Sunday Folgen

J. Robert Oppenheimer had a life-long fascination with Hinduism, and the Hindu sacred text, the Bagavad Gita, which he famously quoted in response to the first Atomic bomb detonations. As 'Oppenheimer' is released in cinemas this week, William Crawley explores the connections between Oppenheimer, the Gita and the Bomb, with Emeritus Professor of History Jim Nijiya and Hindu scholar Acharya Vidyabhaskar.The Indian state of Manipur, has been plunged into what some believe is a state of civil war between its two largest ethnic groups; the majority Meitei, who are mostly Hindu, and the minority Kuki tribe, who are mostly Christian. We speak to a researcher from Open Doors, the charity supporting persecuted Christians.And as the television series ‘The Sixth Commandment’ draws rave reviews, we debate the moral pros and cons of ‘true crime’ drama with journalist Amelia Tait and theologian Canon Angela Tilby. CORRECTION: This programme has been edited since broadcast to remove the incorrect assertion by Professor Satvinder Juss that Terry Milewski apologised for a statement he made in an article. Mr Milewski neither apologised, nor retracted any part of the article. Professor Juss has apologised to Mr Milewski for this incorrect assertion.Presenter: William Crawley Producers: Bara'atu Ibrahim & Louise Clarke Studio Managers: Nat Stokes & Sue Stonestreet Production Coordinator: David Baguley Editor: Dan Tierney

The Church of England's National Safeguarding Team has said it will not discipline Soul Survivor's Mike Pilavachi. Pilavachi, who founded Soul Survivor church and its Christian youth festivals resigned four months after more than 100 people alleged inappropriate behaviour that including wrestling with young teenagers. Edward Stourton speaks to David Gate, a former Soul Survivor church member, who shares his first hand experience.The Archbishop of York said last week that addressing God as 'Our Father' might be 'problematic'. We've gathered the opinions of some theologians - Christian, Muslim and Jewish - about the gender of God. A report published this week says many Catholic and Church of England schools are using American-style Critical Race Theory to teach pupils about racial justice, claiming the lessons are divisive and do more harm than good. Edward Stourton is joined by the author of the report, Alka Sehgal-Cuthbert to debate the issue with The Reverend Nigel Genders, Chief Education Officer for the Church of England.Presenter: Edward Stourton Producers: Bara'atu Ibrahim & Peter Everett Studio Managers: Colin Sutton & Helen Williams Production Coordinator: David Baguley Editor: Tim Pemberton

Emily Buchanan travels to Moseley Old Hall in Wolverhampton to hear about a 400 year-old missal recently bought by the National Trust that belonged to a Catholic priest who saved the life of King Charles II'Water cremation’ will be available as a funeral option in Britain later this year. It’s said to be an environmentally friendly approach to disintegrating human remains – but is it appropriate for Christians and other believers in the afterlife?This week the Church of England Synod will be invited to approve the reintroduction of ‘defrocking’ as the most severe punishment it can impose on members of the priesthood. But what exactly is ‘defrocking’? Historian of the Anglican clergy, Reverend Fergus Butler-Gallie, explains.And the man who passed on a call from Boris Johnson to answer a call from the Holy Spirit... John Casson took up a role at L'Arche UK during a troubled time for the Christian organisation. He reflects on what working with people with learning disabilities has taught him about leadership.Producers: Catherine Murray and Peter Everett.