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Hook Lecture 2016

May 3, 2016 | Hook Lecture

Tuesday 24th January 2017 7.30pm at Leeds Minster, LS2 7DJ. Lord Bhikhu Parekh ‘Religion and British Public Life’ How do secular changes in British society, and it’s diversity, affect the public role of religion? Lord Bhikhu Parekh has helped shape...

Together We Must Defeat Religously Motivated Violence 2

Mar 14, 2016 | Quoted Image

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Violence Against Christians by Terrorists

Dec 17, 2015 | Blog, christian

Together We Must Defeat Religiously Motivated Violence By Qari Asim Imam, Makkah Mosque Leeds @QariAsim As we exchange seasons’ greetings at this time of the year, we reflect upon the critically important Christian-Muslim initiatives that have taken place over...

What is the difference between a child friendly theology and Child Theology?

May 15, 2014 | Blog

In Matthew 19 we have a wonderful image of Jesus blessing the children, which is invaluable to families, church and communities. Through his action, Jesus teaches that we are called to be child friendly, to put children at the centre and to be a blessing to them. In...

Ever made a startling discovery, only to realise thousands of others have made that discovery before you?

Mar 7, 2014 | Blog

David Rhodes, author of Faith in Dark Places had just that experience. He had started to volunteer at a PATH group for people without homes and in difficult circumstances. He envisaged himself bringing good news to the poor, and found it was working the other way...