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‘Violence is worse than loving your enemy’

With Christian nationalism on the rise across the UK, including in Bristol, theologians, academics and church leaders discuss how to respond

Adam Quarshie

Edition 44

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Charting a new course: How Bristol’s Muslims are mapping their own futures

Muznah Sh Farah

Edition 44

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Children of the stones: Druidry in Bristol

Isaac Kneebone-Hopkins

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Edition 43

Sukkot: In solidarity

Last October, members of Jewish activist group Na’amod gathered for the harvest festival of Sukkot. Their event focused on solidarity with Palestine and remembrance of the devastation in Gaza

Muznah Sh Farah

Hope Is Around The Corner

Bristol Patriots ‘unity march’ is a sham. We need to come out to oppose it

Nikesh Shukla

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Edition 41

Easton Family Christian Centre: A sacred space reimagined

Begonya Miranda

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs

Listen: Bristol Unpacked – mythbusting Islam and Islamophobia with Rizwan Ahmed

What is Islamophobia, what do Brits really know about the Islamic faith, and how can we all get along better? Neil gets deep into religion, identity and politics with Rizwan Ahmed of Bristol Muslim Cultural Society.

Alex Turner, Neil Maggs / Maggs Smart Media and George Colwey

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Bristol Cathedral’s city chaplain Phil Nott, a reverend on a mission for social justice

Reverend Nott does not fit the stereotypical image of an Anglican priest. How can this LGBTQ+ ally, and outspoken voice on the Church's historical role in racism and injustice, work with an institution steeped in conservatism?

Neil Maggs / Maggs Smart Media, Adam Cantwell-Corn and George Colwey

Coping with Covid

A Ramadan like no other in coronavirus Bristol

With coronavirus restrictions in full force and lockdown extended, mosques remain closed, big iftar dinners cancelled, and worship confined to the home. And so, this Ramadan is like no other.