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Life After Death

on BBC Radio 4 FM

'May I give you a warning? Guard your mind!'
Do we survive death? Will we see our loved ones again? A leading scientist cuts through the shrouds of mysticism, myth and sheer delusion to expose two basic principles. If they are true, we stand a chance of heaven. If not, then this life is all we have. Listen to the evidence, then telephone [number removed] with your reactions.

7.30 Scientist John Taylor is guided through the world of the occult by ouija-board expert George Tarleton, psychical and spiritual student Morris Frost, television's James Burke, medium Ena Twigg, psychic researcher Rosalind Heywood, and a five-year-old spirit.
Scientist Donald MacKay describes the one means by which life after death could be possible; theologian John Hick describes what form we would take; theologian Don Cupitt destroys our sentimental hopes: and minister John Stott rebuilds from the ruins.

8.30 Ring John Taylor in the studio to put your Questions direct to Rosalind Heywood of the Society for Psychical Research; John Hick, Professor of Theology at Birmingham University; and Rev John Stott of All Souls, Langham Place, London.
Telephone production Walter Wallich
Producer Laurie John
[number removed] (16 lines) will take questions from 7.0 pm onward until the end of the programme

Contributors

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John Tavlor
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James Burke.
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Rosalind Heywood
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Donald MacKay
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John Hick
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Don Cupitt
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John Stott
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John Taylor
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Rosalind Heywood
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John Hick.
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John Stott
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Walter Wallich
Producer:
Laurie John

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