Arguments against Archbishops
Nick Spencer examines the arguments often levelled against the contribution of Archbishops to economic debates. 11/09/2018
In Brief
A White House divided against itself cannot stand
Nick Spencer reflects on Trump’s presidency in the wake of sustained criticism of his moral leadership. 06/09/2018
In Brief
On not moving on: Nick Spencer takes on new role as Senior Fellow
Nick Spencer steps down as our Research Director to take on a new role as Senior Fellow. 04/09/2018
In Brief
The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve
Nick Spencer reviews ‘The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve’ by Stephen Greenblatt, examining the story’s cultural and theological impact. 30/08/2018
In Brief
Nick Spencer on BBC World Service Weekend
Nick Spencer discusses Pope Francis’ recent visit to Ireland on the BBC World Service Weekend show. 28/08/2018
Articles
“Humans naturally desire to not only be loved but to be lovely”: On markets and morality
Jesse Norman talks to Nick Spencer about markets, morality and his new book ‘Adam Smith: What He Thought, and Why it Matters’ 01/08/2018
In Depth
Vs. Religion vs. Science
Nick Spencer reviews ‘Religion vs. Science: What religious people really think’ by Elaine Howard Ecklund and Christopher P. Scheitle. 25/07/18
In Depth
Religion and Violence: an editorial interlude
Part 4 of our Religion and Violence blog series, Nick Spencer reveals the debate behind the press release of our latest report 23/07/18
In Brief
‘Religious education in England: A cacophony of views on what to teach children about God’
Theos mentioned in The Economist on Religious Education and ‘British public attitudes to all matters spiritual’ 23/07/2018
Articles
Is Religion Inherently Violent?
Part 1 of our series, Nick Spencer explores what it means to say that religions are inherently violent 16/07/18
In Brief
Are you smarter than a computer?
Nick Spencer reflects on recent advances in Artificial Intelligence and why they don’t constitute ‘human beings’. 25/06/2018
In Depth
Think like a refugee
Part one of our blog series to mark Refugee Week 2018, by Nick Spencer. 18/06/18
In Depth