Balir vs. Hitchens Debate

Here is a small clip from a debate between ex PM Tony Blair (a converted Catholic) and the renowned Atheist Christopher Hitchens.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11852811

An interesting argument from a political view and a humanistic view compelled by their promenade e and Christopher's current battle with cancer.

Worth a look at the whole debate on YouTube.

When ethical view collide in the modern day.

The BBC News has created an interesting article looking at what happens when different peoples ethical views collide, and who's takes precedence.

It specifically looks at the example of a Christian couple refusing a Gay couple in a civil partnership a room at their B&B. This was ruled unlawful last week by Bristol County Court.

See how it is compared to different ethical theories including Bentham's Act Utilitarianism, Kantinian Ethics and even Mr Aristotle himself!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12275094

Should there be more religion on television?

Should there be more religion on television?
The Church of England's general synod has voted to back a motion expressing "deep concern" at what it believes is a cut in religious TV programming. Are enough religious programmes broadcast?But the synod drew back from singling out the BBC, instead backing a motion aimed at all mainstream broadcasters, and called for more programming that "imaginatively marks major festivals". The BBC said it had increased its coverage in recent years, while Channel 4 said religious programmes were "at the heart of its schedule".Should broadcasters televise more religious programmes? Should religion have a larger platform in the media? Do you watch religious programmes? What form should religious broadcasts take?

Have your say by following the link below or commenting here.

http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=7492&edition=1&ttl=20100210201554