From Libya to Daesh, and the debate over the future of Trident, there always seems to be money for war. But are there better ways to spend it? Marc Shoffman speaks to Andrew Smith, from the Campaign Against Arms Trade, looks at whether action against military spending is necessary, while Shuaghan Dolan, from Conscience, explores how the government could deal with global issues such as Isis. Reverend Mark Woods, contributing editor of Christian Today, also explains whether you are pacifist if you are religious.
Guests: Andrew Smith,Shuaghan Dolan,Reverend Mark Woods
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Rita Lobo discovers how church groups are working together to tackle the lack of shortage of homes in London. Reverend Graham Hunter of the Citizens UK charity, explains how they have written a housing manifesto ahead of the Mayoral elections, and Michael Robson, chief executive of Andrews Estate Agents, are supporting a social impact project, Project 70, to solve this growing issue.
Guests: Reverend Graham Hunter,Michael Robson
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Rita Lobo and Marc Shoffman are joined by Shanza Ali from the Muslim Climate Action campaign and Jean Leston from Christian environmental group Operation Noah, to discuss climate change and whether it is up to faith groups to lead on tackling the issue, only on Questions of Faith. With guest Imam Mansoor Ahmad Clark explaining the significance of change in Islam.
Guests: Marc Shoffman,Imam Mansoor Ahmad Clark,Shanza Ali,Jean Leston
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Rita Lobo and Marc Shoffman, discuss the ideas of austerity and welfare states with Rabbi Mark Goldsmith and Research Fellow at The William Temple Foundation Greg Smith.
Guests: Greg Smith,Mark Goldsmith
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Mark Shoffman and Rita Lobo discuss the ideas of ethical banking and Neil Hewitt from Triodos Bank and Julian Hanford.
Guests: Neil Hewitt,Julien Hanford
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