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Episode 16

Episode 16 of 21

Nicky Campbell presents a special programme from Manor Church of England School in York, asking just one Big Question - is it more rational to believe in God?

Nicky Campbell presents a pre-recorded special from Manor Church of England School in York, asking just one Big Question - is it more rational to believe in God? Guests include the philosopher, Julian Baggini, Oxford professor of science and religion, Alister McGrath, Dr Lois Lee, founder of the Non-religion & Secularity Research Network, Dr Vince Vitali from the Oxford Centre for Apologetics, Dr Fern Elsdon-Baker, Centre for Social Relations, Coventry University, Muslim apologetic, Adam Deen, author and broadcaster, Margaret Coles, former clergyman now atheist, Ollie Killingback, Satish Sharma of the National Council of Hindu Temples and former Mormon and Muslim turned atheist, Clare Solomon.

1 hour

The Big Questions in this episode

On Sunday May 4th, The Big Questions is a specially recorded edition from Manor Church of England Academy in York, where Nicky Campbell asks just one very Big Question:

Is it more rational to believe in God?

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Nicky Campbell
Participant Julian Baggini
Participant Alister McGrath
Participant Lois Lee
Participant Vince Vitali
Participant Fern Elsdon-Baker
Participant Adam Deen
Participant Margaret Coles
Participant Ollie Killingback
Participant Satish Sharma
Participant Clare Solomon
Editor Jill Robinson
Director Rob Hopkin

Broadcast

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