God Forbid - Podcast

From Homer’s Odyssey to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, the hero myth is ubiquitous. Sacred stories are fundamental to the major religions, too. So, how relevant are these ancient myths in modern society?

How compatible are the sciences with religion and belief?

Antisemitism: It’s sometimes called the oldest hatred.

500 years ago, Martin Luther took on the biggest power in Europe: the Catholic Church.

This week, five Anglican archbishops urged world leaders to keep their promises ahead of climate summit in Bonn, Germany, next month.

Are the "ethics" of war and torture an oxymoron? And George Gittoes, the Australian artist known as the peace activist who goes to war zones.

In a country where a growing number are identifying as atheists, where do young people stand? Evangelicals are the biggest group of Christians on university campuses, but is that reflected elsewhere in Australian society?

The Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur took place Saturday September 30. It is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

What does it mean to be a feminist in Saudi Arabia? And how should we navigate the politics of head coverings? This week, three Muslim women from vastly different backgrounds tackle the common misconceptions surrounding their gender and faith.

As the postal survey on same sex marriage gets underway, we take a look at the arguments of the 'YES' and ' NO' campaigns , including some unexpected ones.