Unbelievable?

Eric Stetson of the Christian Universalist Aosociation claims the Bible says everybody will ultimately be saved.  Gregory Macdonald is a high profile evangelical going under a pen name who has written a book supporting Universalism.  He joins us with a disguised voice. Dan Strange of Oakhill Theological college argues against them both saying their views are a dangerous distortion of scripture.

Atheist Marilyn Mason says that the idea of God punishing his son for the sins of others is unjust, bizarre and immoral.  Roger Forster of the Ichthus Christian Fellowship explains what he believes happened on Good Friday.  Muslim guest Nazam Guffoor also contributes. To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

Norman Hansen is an atheist.  He says the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are mythology passed off as fact.  But Christian scholar Andy Bannister says that we have all the evidence we need to trust them. To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

Catherine Heseltine is a convert to Islam and represents the Muslim Public Affairs Committee.Beth Grove is a Christian who has made a study of women's issues in Islam.They discuss the pros and cons of Sharia in the UK. Abdulhaq of Brixton Mosque and evangelist Jay Smith join in the debate too. To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

Beverley Alfred, a reiki healer says her spiritual path has led her away from organised religion towards Alternative Spirituality.  Sally Coleman runs a Christian stall at New Age fairs and engages with  Beverley on New Age and Christian belief.  We also hear some of the varied spiritual options on display London's Mind, Body, Spirit fair last year.  To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

Creationist David Rosevear says that recent science suggests a global flood did occur, and that Christians should read Genesis literally.  Atheist Robert Stovold contends that creationists routinely warp the facts to suit their agenda.  Geogologist Gregg Marshall and Christian evolutionist Michael Roberts also contribute. To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

Barney Leith explains why he believes Bahá’u’lláh the founder of Bahai faith was the ultimate manifestation of God in human form.  Sunil Shivdasani argues that Jesus is the only true revelation of God in human flesh, and is joined by Eric Stetson who converted to Christian Universalism from Bahai faith. To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

David Vernon explains why he thinks that being an atheist is a positive thing.  Anna Robbins of the London School of Theology questions whether we can really find meaning without God. To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

If passed, the HFE Bill could entail big changes to abortion law.  With 600 abortions carried out every day Dan Boucher of CARE explains why he believes the law needs to change.  Pro-choice advocate Dr. Wendy Savage argues that a woman's right to choose should come first. For more on the HFE Bill visit www.premier.org.uk/getinvolved/campaigns To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

Marilyn Mason, a humanist and Gavin McGrath, a Christian, join Justin as they discuss where they get their sense of "right and wrong" from.  Gavin says that without God we can't make sense of morality - Marilyn disagrees. To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.