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Sunday: Nepal Earthquake, Mediterranean Boat Crisis, National Civil War Centre

26/04/2015

Nepal Earthquake, Mediterranean Boat Crisis, National Civil War Centre

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, Nepal Earthquake, Mediterranean Boat Crisis, National Civil War Centre

The latest on the earthquake in Nepal and a discussion on asylum seekers sailing to Europe

The latest from Nepal after the earthquake, discussion on how to stop asylum seekers travelling to Europe by boat, and the impact of the English Civil War on religion in Britain.

After the earthquake in Nepal we hear from people on the ground about the damage and aid that is required.

What is our moral responsibility towards people who try to escape to Europe on boats and how can we best address the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean as a result? Michel Roy, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis and retired Major General Jim Molan from the Australian Army debate. Plus the Bishop of Manchester, Rt Rev David Walker.

Bob Walker previews the opening of the country's first National Civil War Centre in Nottinghamshire and explores the impact of the conflict on the religious landscape of Britain.

After enduring vitriolic protests, criminal harassment and fears of violence, Dawn Purvis the Director of the Marie Stopes Clinic in Belfast is leaving one of the most divisive jobs in the country. She tells us about her time in the post.

BBC Generation 2015: We hear from another four young voters about their faith and how it has influenced their decision in the forthcoming general election.

The US Supreme Court is to begin hearing arguments over whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. Popular opinion has shifted dramatically in America over gay marriage, with a clear majority now in favour. Matt Wells reports from Tennessee where passionately-held views based on scriptural authority, are being challenged from within.

Contributors:
Alastair Seaman
Rt Rev David Walker
International Nepal Fellowship
Kushal Neogy, Catholic Relief Service
David Bainbridge, International Director - Tearfund
Michel Roy, Secretary General, Caritas
Retired Major General Jim Molan
Dawn Purvis, Marie Stopes

Series Producer: Amanda Hancox

Producers:
David Cook
Dan Tierney.

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