The book has been designed with both the general reader and Religious Studies students in mind and presents the arguments of each speaker and a summary of each debate, followed by questions to prompt further reflection and debate, and relevant statistics and resources.
Contributors include:
* Alistair Campbell
* Steve Chalke
* Delia Smith
* Polly Toynbee
* Giles Fraser
* Shirley Williams
* John Harris
Chapters include:
* Does the embryo have a soul?
* Do we live in an over-sexualised society?
* Is it right for religions to treat men and women differently?
* What is a 'traditional family' and do we need it?
* Do Christians really oppose same-sex marriage?
* Should we legislate to permit assisted dying?
The Westminster Faith Debates are organised by Charles Clarke (ex-Home Secretary) and Professor Linda Woodhead and also included the presentation of new research findings from the GBP12m National Religion and Society Programme.
Supplementary RE:ONLINE resource here: http://www.reonline.org.uk/special-westminster-faith-debates/
Read a sample chapter here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/174731186/RELIGION-AND-PERSONAL-LIFE-Debating-Ethics-and-Faith-with-Leading-Thinkers-and-Public-Figures
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