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Sunday: Hong Kong and faith; Traveller theology; Qawwali for a modern age.

Hong Kong and faith; Traveller theology; Qawwali for a modern age.

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, Hong Kong and faith; Traveller theology; Qawwali for a modern age.

A look at the religious and ethical issues of the week with Emily Buchanan.

The traditional Sufi devotional music known as Qawwali had its origins in the 13th Century, now the ensemble known as The Orchestral Qawwali Project are breathing new life into this ancient art.  We caught up with them at the Bradford Literature Festival. 

And we journey to another part of the country to find out how music and spirituality go hand in hand at Glastonbury.  From baptisms to wedding blessings to providing safe spaces,  Reverend Chris North, Chair of the Church at Glastonbury reveals what it is like to minister to festival-goers. 

We continue our series of conversations to mark Pride month with Richard Kirker, a Founder Member of Lesbian and Gay Christians and Saima Razzaq, a Lesbian and Muslim, who is part of Birmingham Pride. 

As the US Supreme Court overturns Roe V Wade, Emily finds out what the ruling means for Shawn Carney, CEO and Founder of 40 Days For Life  and Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. 

At the heart of many Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities there is a deep religious conviction, it’s something that Theologian Dr Steven Horne, himself of Romany heritage, explores in his new book ‘Gypsies and Jesus’.

Later this week Hong Kong will see a new Government sworn in and the former colony will also mark twenty-five years since the handover to China.  Author and Foreign Correspondent, Michael Sheridan, examines what another Catholic leader in the form of John Lee will mean for Hong Kong and what the next twenty-five years may look like for Hong Kong’s faith communities. 

Producers: Jill Collins and Katharine Longworth

Editor: Tim Pemberton

Picture credit: Gaelle Berri

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