Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

Sunday

Religion & Ethics

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

BBC Radio 4 FM

Sunday: 'Reformation Day' at The Proms; Moral equivalence; Why are Australian priests facing jail?

'Reformation Day' at The Proms; Moral equivalence; Why are Australian priests facing jail?

20/08/2017

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, 'Reformation Day' at The Proms; Moral equivalence; Why are Australian priests facing jail?

Religious news and current affairs presented by William Crawley.

The curator of 'Reformation Day' at The Proms talks about his choice of music, Donald Trump and moral equivalence, and Barcelona after the terrorist attack.

Professor John Butt tells William Crawley about the three concerts he has curated for 'Reformation Day' at The Proms.

One of the chaplains at Hospital Del Mar in Barcelona, describes the mood in the city following this week's terrorist attack.

John Rutter explains why he is unhappy that the church of St Sepulchre's in London, the resting place of The Proms founder Sir Henry Moor, has announced a ban on bookings from classical musicians.

In the context of Donald Trump's remarks about the events in Charlottesville, Melanie Phillips and Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin discuss Moral Equivalence.

The Australian Royal Commission has proposed that priests should face criminal charges for failing to report information (about criminal activities) heard during confession. ABC's Andrew West explains the implications.

Trevor Barnes reports on the work of the non-religious pastoral carers who work as members of the chaplaincy teams in hospitals and prisons.

Gideon Falter reveals some interesting results from the Antisemitism Barometer research.

A senior Imam has announced that he is planning to set up a national council to issue edicts on Islamic doctrine for British Muslims. Qari Asim is the Chief Iman of the Makkah Mosque in Leeds. 

Producers:
Helen Lee
Peter Everett

Editor:
Amanda Hancox.

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Sunday

'Reformation Day' at The Proms; Moral equivalence; Why are Australian priests facing jail?

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4