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Unbelievable?Should We Have the Right to Die? The Assisted Dying Debate in the UK Neil McKain vs Prof Keith BrownAs the UK prepares for a crucial parliamentary debate on the Assisted Dying Bill, the Unbelievable? podcast delves into this emotionally charged issue. Unlike in countries such as the USA, Canada, and the Netherlands, assisted dying remains illegal in the UK—but that could soon change. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Private Member's Bill has reignited discussions on autonomy, ethics, and the role of palliative care in end-of-life decisions. This episode brings together two leading voices, Professor Keith Brown and Neil McKain, to explore the implications of this contentious proposal.
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The RE Podcast4th Anniversary special Season 10 clipsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!This is my very special summary of Season 10 of The RE Podcast, where I went to Israel, looked at assessment in primary RE, talked to Dawn Cox about her book ‘Every RE lesson counts’ then did two mini series: one on losing and finding religion and another on the parables of Jesus. I ended the season looking at paganism. So this has been another incredible season. My thanks to all my guests in season 10 my fellow pilgrims to Israel including Dawn Cox and Katie Freeman, Gillian Georgio and her p...2024-09-2813 minUnbelievable?Science, faith and the future of humanity Denis Alexander v Julian Baggini hosted by Andy KindHow will AI change our lives? Will people be living on Mars in fifty years? And what role does faith play in a rapidly evolving world? In this episode of Unbelievable?, host Andy Kind brings together two thought-provoking voices to explore the intersection of science, faith, and the future of humanity. Denis Alexander, scientist and founder of the Faraday Institute in Cambridge, joins Julian Baggini, atheist philosopher and author, for a fascinating debate on where humanity is headed in light of rapid technological advancements. The debate is moderated by Neil McKain and is followed by an open Q&A. Check...2024-09-2749 minUnbelievable?Does secular humanism or Christianity offer a brighter future? Sara Stevenson vs Neil McKainAndy Kind hosts today's Unbelievable where the debate topic is Does Secular Humanism or Christianity offer a brighter future for the UK? We have teamed up with our friends at Aylesbury Vale Youth For Christ a pioneering youth ministry that holds debates in UK schools in the style of Unbelievable to engage the students in the big questions of life, faith and differing worldviews. A key component is that the students get to put their questions directly to the debaters. So grab your schoolbag as we join a fascinating debate held at the end of 2023 between secular humanist Neil McKain...2024-01-1948 minThe RE PodcastS10 E6: The One Where We Lose Our Religion Part 3Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode, Head of RE, NATRE exec Neil McKain talks about his gradual journey from Roman Catholicism to being the Vice Chair of Humanism UK, and why humanism appeals to him. We discuss unbaptised babies, the parable of the sower, original sin, resurrection, the patriarchy and the impact of a pluralistic Theology degree that offered alternatives to the narrow worldview he grew up with. We consider the sociology of religion and the three Bs - belief, behaviour and belonging and the impact of a Christian heritage on Humanism...2023-10-2046 min