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Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

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Beyond Belief: Masculinity and Religion

Masculinity and Religion

BBC Radio 4 - Beyond Belief, Masculinity and Religion

Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith and belief in today's world.

What it means to be a man in today’s world is confusing.  There are lots of mixed messages.  Men are often portrayed as needing to be the alpha male, remain strong under pressure, to get on and succeed in life but they are also supposed to be loving, caring, sensitive and talk about feelings.  So what does it mean to be a man today?  How should we define masculinity and what answers and tips can religion give to men today?  Joining Ernie Rea to discuss these questions are Rabbi Neil Janes, Congregational Rabbi at the West London Synagogue; Dr Andrew Boakye, Lecturer in Religions and Theology at the University of Manchester and Assad Zaman, an Imam at several mosques in Manchester.  Plus Citizen Khan actor Abdullah Afzal talks about how he juggles with competing pressures on how to be a modern Muslim man.

Producer:  Amanda Hancox

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

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