Stimulating the debate about the place of religion in society since 2006. Learn more here 🔗 linktr.ee/theosthinktank Account moderated by Joe/Rosie

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Our days once ended with the setting sun. Now, with artificial light, we decide when the day is done. We can work more, sleep less, be productive. What could possibly go wrong? 📽️ Watch our new film by award-winning animator @emilydowne___
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🇦🇺 Hello Australia! @theosnick will be speaking on these two topics at St James' Institute in Sydney. Find out more and get tickets here: 29th October - The Future of Welfare : events.humanitix.com/the-fut… 30th October - Science & Religion: events.humanitix.com/science…
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What a joy to chair our @Theosthinktank event last week: a deeply thoughtful conversation between @MazzucatoM & @AnnaRowlands1 on the common good economy. Equally joyful was Hodge the cathedral cat wandering about; I think every serious panel discussion would benefit from this.
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Thank you to @TheosThinkTank and @Southwarkcathed for hosting my lecture on my new book, The Common Good Economy, and to Professor @AnnaRowlands1 for her response. Wonderful to have my @IIPP_UCL students join as well! Read The Common Good Economy ➡️ marianamazzucato.com/books/t…
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"No one takes to the streets or burns things down explicitly because GDP or national debt is less healthy than it might be, but because of a growing sense of insecurity around their personal financial circumstances."
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What can we learn from The Beatles about loneliness today? 60 years on from 'Eleanor Rigby', Chine McDonald reflects on our need for connection on BBC Radio 4's Thought for The Day. Tune in here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0phm5…
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People who care most about the country's Christian character aren't necessarily part of a church community. Research by @theosthinktank says only around 11% of people in Britain hold views that could be seen as "Christian Nationalism". Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.c…
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Inspired by Andy Burnham this week, we did a round of 'what tiny but v consequential annoyance would you legislate against?' in our @Theosthinktank team meeting today & it was highly cathartic and 90% transport related, would recommend.
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Will we be together or alone in a world of AI? Don't miss @nathanmladin speaking as a panellist for @CityStGeorges University on technological ethics, focusing on the human need for connection. 🎟️ Find out more about the event and get tickets here: citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and…
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Twenty years ago, journalist Gary Wolf coined the term "New Atheism". What has changed since then? @theosnick appears on @BBCRadio4's Beyond Belief alongside Gary Wolf, @AdamRutherford, and Dr Susan Blackmore to discuss this moment in history. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032s…
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British people who espouse Christian nationalist views are a “deeply anxious” group, and conversations with them should explore “what is it that bothers them so much about the state of Britain today”, a new report from @Theosthinktank suggests. #ChurchNews churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2…
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British people who espouse Christian nationalist views are a “deeply anxious” group, and conversations with them should explore “what is it that bothers them so much about the state of Britain today”, a new report from @Theosthinktank suggests. #ChurchNews churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2…
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Are Gen Z rethinking Christianity? Don't miss Chine McDonald in conversation with renowned theologian, Alister McGrath as they discuss the growing interest in Christianity among young people. 📍Southwark Cathedral, London 🗓️ 10th November 🕣 7pm Find out more and get tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinkin…
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How big is Christian nationalism in the UK? We commissioned research that interviewed about 1,750 UK adults to ask them a range of questions about religion, politics, culture and immigration. The result? It might not be as big as you think. 📄 Find out more by reading our new report, 'Beyond "Christian Nationalism" here: theosthinktank.co.uk/researc… #Christianity #Nationalism #Politics #ChristianNationalism
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What does the UK population really think about Christianity and Britishness? From our polling and analysis, we identified 5 distinct groups, each with a different understanding of how national identity and Christianity relate. 👇 Follow along to find out more about each group.
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Belief Integrationists (13%)
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Which one do you relate to most? You can find out more about these groups and the relationship between them in our new report Beyond “Christian Nationalism”. Read it here: theosthinktank.co.uk/researc…
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