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Stimulating the debate about the place of religion in society since 2006. Learn more here 🔗 https://linktr.ee/theosthinktank
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But what does informal RE look like? 💬
It could be anything from a community iftar meal hosted by your local football club, faith training for police officers, to learning about Judaism from TikTok rabbis.
It could be anything from a community iftar meal hosted by your local football club, faith training for police officers, to learning about Judaism from TikTok rabbis.
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
But what does informal RE look like? 💬
It could be anything from a community iftar meal hosted by your local football club, faith training for police officers, to learning about Judaism from TikTok rabbis.
It could be anything from a community iftar meal hosted by your local football club, faith training for police officers, to learning about Judaism from TikTok rabbis.
Here's where you might see this in your local community:
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Here's where you might see this in your local community:
How should we understand transcendence? Can you experience transcendence without religion? What does it mean to live a transcendent life?
This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
How should we understand transcendence? Can you experience transcendence without religion? What does it mean to live a transcendent life?
This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
Many of the New Atheist arrows fired in the religion wars of 2000s and 2010s hit their target well and hard. The question is, was it the right target?
This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'.
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This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Many of the New Atheist arrows fired in the religion wars of 2000s and 2010s hit their target well and hard. The question is, was it the right target?
This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'.
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This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'.
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What role do genes play in life? Where, if anywhere, does agency reside? How, in effect, does life work?
@nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes
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@nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes
🎧 Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
What role do genes play in life? Where, if anywhere, does agency reside? How, in effect, does life work?
@nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes
🎧 Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
@nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes
🎧 Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
Today marks a historic day for the Catholic Church and the Church of England.
For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.
For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.
October 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today marks a historic day for the Catholic Church and the Church of England.
For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.
For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.
Episode 8️⃣
And to round off the series, we hear from Philip Goff author of ‘Why? The Purpose of the Universe’ as he explores the big questions of meaning.
And to round off the series, we hear from Philip Goff author of ‘Why? The Purpose of the Universe’ as he explores the big questions of meaning.
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Episode 8️⃣
And to round off the series, we hear from Philip Goff author of ‘Why? The Purpose of the Universe’ as he explores the big questions of meaning.
And to round off the series, we hear from Philip Goff author of ‘Why? The Purpose of the Universe’ as he explores the big questions of meaning.
Episode 7️⃣
Graham Harman asks how we understand the world and our place in it as he discusses his latest book ‘Waves and Stones: On the Ultimate Nature of Reality’.
Graham Harman asks how we understand the world and our place in it as he discusses his latest book ‘Waves and Stones: On the Ultimate Nature of Reality’.
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Episode 7️⃣
Graham Harman asks how we understand the world and our place in it as he discusses his latest book ‘Waves and Stones: On the Ultimate Nature of Reality’.
Graham Harman asks how we understand the world and our place in it as he discusses his latest book ‘Waves and Stones: On the Ultimate Nature of Reality’.
Episode 6️⃣
Nick is joined by Baroness Greenfield discussing her book ‘A Day in the Life of the Brain: The Neuroscience of Consciousness from Dawn Till Dusk’, shining a light on the reality of consciousness.
Nick is joined by Baroness Greenfield discussing her book ‘A Day in the Life of the Brain: The Neuroscience of Consciousness from Dawn Till Dusk’, shining a light on the reality of consciousness.
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Episode 6️⃣
Nick is joined by Baroness Greenfield discussing her book ‘A Day in the Life of the Brain: The Neuroscience of Consciousness from Dawn Till Dusk’, shining a light on the reality of consciousness.
Nick is joined by Baroness Greenfield discussing her book ‘A Day in the Life of the Brain: The Neuroscience of Consciousness from Dawn Till Dusk’, shining a light on the reality of consciousness.
Episode 5️⃣
What does Quantum Theory mean? Paul Davies explains all discussing his book ‘Quantum 2.0: The Past, Present, and Future of Quantum Physics’
What does Quantum Theory mean? Paul Davies explains all discussing his book ‘Quantum 2.0: The Past, Present, and Future of Quantum Physics’
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Episode 5️⃣
What does Quantum Theory mean? Paul Davies explains all discussing his book ‘Quantum 2.0: The Past, Present, and Future of Quantum Physics’
What does Quantum Theory mean? Paul Davies explains all discussing his book ‘Quantum 2.0: The Past, Present, and Future of Quantum Physics’
Episode 4️⃣
Michael Symmons Roberts dives into the links between transcendence, time and music in ‘Quartet for the End of Time: On Music, Grief and Birdsong’
Michael Symmons Roberts dives into the links between transcendence, time and music in ‘Quartet for the End of Time: On Music, Grief and Birdsong’
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Episode 4️⃣
Michael Symmons Roberts dives into the links between transcendence, time and music in ‘Quartet for the End of Time: On Music, Grief and Birdsong’
Michael Symmons Roberts dives into the links between transcendence, time and music in ‘Quartet for the End of Time: On Music, Grief and Birdsong’
Episode 3️⃣
In her book ‘Transcendence for Beginners’ Clare Carlisle explores the different ways of understanding and experiencing transcendence. (@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
In her book ‘Transcendence for Beginners’ Clare Carlisle explores the different ways of understanding and experiencing transcendence. (@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Episode 3️⃣
In her book ‘Transcendence for Beginners’ Clare Carlisle explores the different ways of understanding and experiencing transcendence. (@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
In her book ‘Transcendence for Beginners’ Clare Carlisle explores the different ways of understanding and experiencing transcendence. (@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
Episode 2️⃣
Gilbert Márkus challenges assumptions made from both Christians and Atheists about the nature of God’s existence in his book ‘God as Nothing’
Gilbert Márkus challenges assumptions made from both Christians and Atheists about the nature of God’s existence in his book ‘God as Nothing’
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Episode 2️⃣
Gilbert Márkus challenges assumptions made from both Christians and Atheists about the nature of God’s existence in his book ‘God as Nothing’
Gilbert Márkus challenges assumptions made from both Christians and Atheists about the nature of God’s existence in his book ‘God as Nothing’
Episode 1️⃣
@philipcball.bsky.social speaks with Nick about how life, genes, and agency really function in ‘How Life Works’
@philipcball.bsky.social speaks with Nick about how life, genes, and agency really function in ‘How Life Works’
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Episode 1️⃣
@philipcball.bsky.social speaks with Nick about how life, genes, and agency really function in ‘How Life Works’
@philipcball.bsky.social speaks with Nick about how life, genes, and agency really function in ‘How Life Works’
What do you think of these results? How can we build more trust in our local communities?
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What do you think of these results? How can we build more trust in our local communities?
📊36% of people say that local faith communities make a positive contribution to the life of their local community
📊 18-24-year-olds are more likely to say that faith groups make a positive contribution to the life of their local communities than any other age group.
📊 18-24-year-olds are more likely to say that faith groups make a positive contribution to the life of their local communities than any other age group.
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
📊36% of people say that local faith communities make a positive contribution to the life of their local community
📊 18-24-year-olds are more likely to say that faith groups make a positive contribution to the life of their local communities than any other age group.
📊 18-24-year-olds are more likely to say that faith groups make a positive contribution to the life of their local communities than any other age group.
📊Just over half of us (51%) trust national radio stations to provide information about their local area
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
📊Just over half of us (51%) trust national radio stations to provide information about their local area
📊 Less than quarter of us (21%) know the name of their local faith leader
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
📊 Less than quarter of us (21%) know the name of their local faith leader
How well do you know your local community?
New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵
New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
How well do you know your local community?
New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵
New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵
🗓️ Save the date!
We’re delighted to announce that the 2025 Theos Annual Lecture will be delivered by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. This year, it will take place in Manchester on 9 October at Methodist Central Hall.
More details to follow...
#Events #Manchester
We’re delighted to announce that the 2025 Theos Annual Lecture will be delivered by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. This year, it will take place in Manchester on 9 October at Methodist Central Hall.
More details to follow...
#Events #Manchester
August 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🗓️ Save the date!
We’re delighted to announce that the 2025 Theos Annual Lecture will be delivered by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. This year, it will take place in Manchester on 9 October at Methodist Central Hall.
More details to follow...
#Events #Manchester
We’re delighted to announce that the 2025 Theos Annual Lecture will be delivered by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. This year, it will take place in Manchester on 9 October at Methodist Central Hall.
More details to follow...
#Events #Manchester
We’re delighted to announce that our photography exhibition ‘You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup’ will be on display at
Southwark Cathedral from next week!
📸 Find out more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...
Southwark Cathedral from next week!
📸 Find out more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...
May 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re delighted to announce that our photography exhibition ‘You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup’ will be on display at
Southwark Cathedral from next week!
📸 Find out more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...
Southwark Cathedral from next week!
📸 Find out more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...
Ep.1 of #MotherhoodvsTheMachine is out now!
This week, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social and @mlpennington.bsky.social explore the theme of work. From juggling motherhood with professional employment to the role of technology in ‘easing the burden’, they investigate a rich and complex story.
This week, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social and @mlpennington.bsky.social explore the theme of work. From juggling motherhood with professional employment to the role of technology in ‘easing the burden’, they investigate a rich and complex story.
March 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Ep.1 of #MotherhoodvsTheMachine is out now!
This week, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social and @mlpennington.bsky.social explore the theme of work. From juggling motherhood with professional employment to the role of technology in ‘easing the burden’, they investigate a rich and complex story.
This week, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social and @mlpennington.bsky.social explore the theme of work. From juggling motherhood with professional employment to the role of technology in ‘easing the burden’, they investigate a rich and complex story.
📅 Don't miss our new report launch!
The online event will showcase research on the foundational role of faith groups in social prescribing networks.
Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3PzYeVq
The online event will showcase research on the foundational role of faith groups in social prescribing networks.
Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3PzYeVq
January 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
📅 Don't miss our new report launch!
The online event will showcase research on the foundational role of faith groups in social prescribing networks.
Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3PzYeVq
The online event will showcase research on the foundational role of faith groups in social prescribing networks.
Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3PzYeVq
Will there be an AI rebellion?
@nickebs.bsky.social kicks off the New Year with an exploration into the parallels between humanity's invention of AI and the creation story in Genesis.
Read it here 👉 bit.ly/40jgc3F
@nickebs.bsky.social kicks off the New Year with an exploration into the parallels between humanity's invention of AI and the creation story in Genesis.
Read it here 👉 bit.ly/40jgc3F
January 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Will there be an AI rebellion?
@nickebs.bsky.social kicks off the New Year with an exploration into the parallels between humanity's invention of AI and the creation story in Genesis.
Read it here 👉 bit.ly/40jgc3F
@nickebs.bsky.social kicks off the New Year with an exploration into the parallels between humanity's invention of AI and the creation story in Genesis.
Read it here 👉 bit.ly/40jgc3F
"Human beings can survive about five weeks without food, and about five days without water, but we can’t survive five minutes without hope."
@andrewgraystone.bsky.social on choosing to be hopeful this Christmas
Read the full reflection and more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024...
@andrewgraystone.bsky.social on choosing to be hopeful this Christmas
Read the full reflection and more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024...
December 13, 2024 at 9:28 AM
"Human beings can survive about five weeks without food, and about five days without water, but we can’t survive five minutes without hope."
@andrewgraystone.bsky.social on choosing to be hopeful this Christmas
Read the full reflection and more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024...
@andrewgraystone.bsky.social on choosing to be hopeful this Christmas
Read the full reflection and more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024...