50 episodes

The Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 3.7 • 3 Ratings

The Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.

    Tensions after knife attack in Sydney church, and the Bondi tragedy

    Tensions after knife attack in Sydney church, and the Bondi tragedy

    Social tensions after knife attack on a bishop in a Sydney church, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community mourns Bondi stabbing victim Faraz Tahir, and leader of the Russian Orthodox Church officially declares invasion of Ukraine a "holy war."

    • 33 min
    America's raunchy religious right, plus Islam and the environment

    America's raunchy religious right, plus Islam and the environment

    Why America's religious right is getting raunchy, a major Islamic statement on climate change is released, and the human rights Rabbi calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

    • 35 min
    The rise of matchmaking, and pursuing peace in the Middle East

    The rise of matchmaking, and pursuing peace in the Middle East

    Why is matchmaking growing in popularity among South Asian Americans?, and one Jewish leader's dedication to peace-building in the Middle East.

    • 28 min
    The top secret life of a rogue Irish priest

    The top secret life of a rogue Irish priest

    Father Patrick Ryan seemed like the embodiment of a typical village priest in Northern Ireland. But he lived a top secret life, because for almost 20 years, he worked undercover as a spy for the Irish Republican Army.

    Why has Islamic State attacked Russia? and Easter in Gaza

    Why has Islamic State attacked Russia? and Easter in Gaza

    Why has Islamic State targeted Russia?, Catholic priests in Hong Kong may be required to break the confessional seal, and Christians in Gaza mark Easter amid conflict.

    • 28 min
    What if your boss could monitor your thoughts? And the war between mafia and priests

    What if your boss could monitor your thoughts? And the war between mafia and priests

    How developments in AI could be used and misused by employers, the war between mafia and priests in Italy, and religious concern over a possible change to a discrimination act.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

3.7 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

Katie Joy B. ,

Thinking Allowed

Anderw and his wide variety of knowledgeable guests have done an excellent job at building a platform on which everyone is equally entitled to their own take on spirituality and religious culture. If you’re looking for a place to learn and grow intellectually without judgement then you’ve come to the right place. Thanks for putting out such a superb show Andrew- keep up the great work!

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