Thursday 24 September 2009

Can religious people help lead the fight to save the environment?


Some believe that religion may prove a positive factor in what may be humankind's biggest challenge because it teaches moderation rather then over indulgance.


Read more here.

Philosophy and Religion in Films











Many films use philosophical and Theological concepts in their underlying plots.



The Matrix has strong links to Plato's Cave, Signs deals with faith and Minority Report raises the issue of free will.

A list of such films are here.

Have you seen any films that appear to have such an influence?

Thursday 17 September 2009

Pope Benedict XVI believes there is no incompatibility between faith and reason, or religion and science

In March 2009 the Pope reinforced his view that the theory of evolution is compatible with a Christian understanding of humankind.

Read more here.

Why we are born to believe in God


A recent newspaper article suggests that humans are programmed to believe in God because, researchers claim, it gives them a better chance of survival. Read more here.