Spiritual thoughts from across the world
World Service,·1097 episodes
Why are people who claim to be godly often so prejudiced and self-centred?
26 Jun 1995,·4 mins
Dr Paul Oestreicher on how faith in God is not a substitute for common sense
27 Jun 1995,·4 mins
How revelation unifies every sect and shade of belief in Islam
28 Jun 1995,·4 mins
Raficq Abdulla on the multifarious types of Muslims in the world - including himself
The necessary ingredients that make up the identity of a good Muslim
Raficq Abdulla argues for the return of curiosity and critique
28 Jun 1995,·3 mins
The dance of Shiva sustains the whole universe
12 Jul 1995,·4 mins
"To see a world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wild flower"
The devotional Hindu texts of the philosopher statesman Basava
The story and poetry of Kannappa Nayanar's extraordinary devotion to Lord Shiva
The poetry of God's presence by 17th Century poet Francis Quarles
The story and poetry of Mira Bai and her devotion to the god Krishna
Can Jesus' mission to 'preach good news to the poor' help people suffering today?
13 Jul 1995,·4 mins
Why did Jesus seek out people such as tax collectors and prostitutes?
Interview with the first officially ordained female pastor in Hong Kong
Interview with Thandiwe Kanyowa about her work as an education officer in Zimbabwe
Why did Jesus suggest a boat trip to his disciples? And what did they learn?
13 Jul 1995,·3 mins
Reverend Christopher Lamb wonders what it would be like to be someone else
Are over-busy people with over-busy lives a modern phenomenon?
Geoffrey Duncan on Dare to Dream: A Prayer and Worship Anthology from Around the World.
What does religion say about people's sense of self-importance?
A short history of the Missionary movement to the colonies which began in 1795
16 Jul 1995,·4 mins
A plea to see refugees as individuals, human beings, and children of God
18 Jul 1995,·4 mins
Thoughts on the worldwide celebrations and joyful remembrance of the Mawlid an-Nabi
18 Jul 1995,·3 mins
Did the criminal world "pick" on a family for a day? And why did no-one come to their aid?
A hard-nosed journalist experiences a close encounter of the miraculous kind
People talk of having a good or bad memory - but what exactly is a memory?
20 Jul 1995,·3 mins
Thoughts on evil doers, such as the Nazis, and evil done, such as the atomic bomb
20 Jul 1995,·4 mins
"There are some things you can't put into words, you can put into music"
On the game of cricket, the mysterious universe, and why both are perfect for a Sunday
