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Exploring Religion in London
Take a guided tour around 8 of London’s principal religious buildings in full 360° detail.
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Life After Death
Suzanne Newcombe discusses what happens to us after we die in this short video..
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Ashura
Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam. It occurs annually on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and is particularly significant for Shi‘a Muslims. Find out more about it in this article.
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Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second and the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. This article explains more about the Hajj pilgrimage and the commemoration of the prophet Abraham.
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The Life of Saint George
This extract from Alban Butler's 18th Century work on the lives of the saints tells the story of England's patron saint.
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Diversity in religion: Islam
In this short course, Diversity in religion: Islam, you will explore how attitudes and opinions within a single religious tradition can be internally diverse. You will look at Islam in particular, considering the diversity of Muslim attitudes to same-sex relationships. This will focus mainly on relationships between men because Muslim legal ...
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World Religion Day
As part of World Religion Day's aim to promote understanding of different faiths, we have compiled a great range of resources on religions and themes.
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Religion and Violence
What is religious violence? How much violence is about religion - and is religious violence inevitable? Prof. John Wolffe explores these questions here.
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Halloween: What’s the devil got to do with it?
Why is Halloween, an evening traditionally used to honour the deceased, now associated with all things spooky and gruesome?
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The history of Halloween
When it comes to Halloween, do Christians and Pagans have anything in common?
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Silent Invisible Women: Deaf and Muslim in Australia
Already feeling defined by their hijabs, deafness can add an extra layer of distance for some women. Ayah Wehbe has been exploring the experiences of deaf Muslim women in Australia.
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Do dogs want to go to heaven?
Have you ever wondered what happens to our pets when they die?