50 episodes

The Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 3.7 • 3 Ratings

The Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.

    How the sacking of a French nun caused church state tensions

    How the sacking of a French nun caused church state tensions

    Why the case of a nun has ignited church state tensions in France, Pope Francis' statement on human dignity joins the political left and right, and what motivates a terrorist, from a psychological perspective?

    • 28 min
    Age verification for porn content, and what is cool Christianity?

    Age verification for porn content, and what is cool Christianity?

    Urgent calls to restrict access of children and teens to online porn, new research looks at safeguards that prevent child sexual abuse in churches, and what's the line between faith and entertainment culture?

    • 33 min
    American Judaism at a crossroads, plus ritual and belonging

    American Judaism at a crossroads, plus ritual and belonging

    Is the so-called golden age of American Judaism over? And the factors considered important for national belonging, in Australia and abroad. 

    • 35 min
    Tensions after knife attack in Sydney church, and the Bondi tragedy

    Tensions after knife attack in Sydney church, and the Bondi tragedy

    Social tensions after knife attack on a bishop in a Sydney church, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community mourns Bondi stabbing victim Faraz Tahir, and leader of the Russian Orthodox Church officially declares invasion of Ukraine a "holy war."

    • 33 min
    America's raunchy religious right, plus Islam and the environment

    America's raunchy religious right, plus Islam and the environment

    Why America's religious right is getting raunchy, a major Islamic statement on climate change is released, and the human rights Rabbi calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

    • 35 min
    The rise of matchmaking, and pursuing peace in the Middle East

    The rise of matchmaking, and pursuing peace in the Middle East

    Why is matchmaking growing in popularity among South Asian Americans?, and one Jewish leader's dedication to peace-building in the Middle East.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

3.7 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

Katie Joy B. ,

Thinking Allowed

Anderw and his wide variety of knowledgeable guests have done an excellent job at building a platform on which everyone is equally entitled to their own take on spirituality and religious culture. If you’re looking for a place to learn and grow intellectually without judgement then you’ve come to the right place. Thanks for putting out such a superb show Andrew- keep up the great work!

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