Believing In Belief | A Point Of View
John Gray argues that the scientific and rationalist attack on religion is misguided and atheist critics do not realise that religion is not generally about personal belief.
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- Clip length: 9'14''
- Broadcast year: 2011
Curriculum Connection
- Sociology | How are religion, belief and faith defined and measured? | Defining religion, faith and belief. Different types of religious institutions, organisations and movements: churches and denominations; sects and cults; new religious movements; new age movements; religious fundamentalism.
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Programme: A Point Of View
- Episode: Believing In Belief
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