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Religion & Ethics

Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life

Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life, taking a spiritual theme and exploring it through music, prose and poetry

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Something Understood: Open

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Professor Peter King explores what it means to be open in life.

Peter King explores openness - does it play a role in enabling us to empathise, to love and to be fully human?

Professor of History at Leicester University, and former social worker, Peter King explores 'openness' - does it play a role in enabling us to empathise, to love and to be fully human? The programme includes a look at some of the things which close our lives down - inability to forgive, fear, money, and the need to protect our often-fragile sense of self.

Peter King, a Deacon in the Anglican Church, explains why he feels the word 'open' is sacred and why being open leads to a life of adventure.

Professor King discusses how being open and ready for the new leads to chance encounters which bring fresh insights. He notes that Jesus' life began with Mary's wild and radical openness, trusting God, even though risking public disgrace.

Producer: Kim Normanton
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