John Cleary reviews the year in religion and ethics in conversation with Samina Yasmeen, Bill Leadbetter, Frank Sheehan, Angela McCarthy and Chris Bedding

Australia's most controversial bishop, Daniel Mannix was the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne from 1917 until is death at 99 years of age in 1963.

Richard Leonard on movies including Ken Loach's "I Daniel Blake", "Hacksaw Ridge" and "Fantastic beasts and where to find them"

Australia's most controversial bishop, Daniel Mannix was the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne from 1917 until is death at 99 years of age in 1963.

John Cleary reviews the year in religion and ethics in conversation with Samina Yasmeen, Bill Leadbetter, Frank Sheehan, Angela McCarthy and Chris Bedding

Richard Leonard on movies including Ken Loach's "I Daniel Blake", "Hacksaw Ridge" and "Fantastic beasts and where to find them"

How can we call the banks to account?

Millions of hits on a church Facebook page, outspoken on many social issues, and recipient of the Australian Abysinnian of the Year at the Australian Muslim Achievement Awards for 2016. Rod Bower is in conversation with John Cleary.

How can we call the banks to account?

Millions of hits on a church Facebook page, outspoken on many social issues, and recipient of the Australian Abysinnian of the Year at the Australian Muslim Achievement Awards for 2016. Rod Bower is in conversation with John Cleary.

On Islam, religion, extremism, migration and the shaping of public policy.

Spiritual insights through fine Arts across Jewish , Christian and Muslim traditions

Spiritual insights through fine Arts across Jewish , Christian and Muslim traditions

On Islam, religion, extremism, migration and the shaping of public policy.

Repairing the division existing between social and Christian conservatives and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community

Repairing the division existing between social and Christian conservatives and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community

Lebanese-Muslim communities say they have been unfairly called out by Federal Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.

Since the failed military coup in Turkey this year, the Turkish government has cracked down on organisations it claims to pose a threat to national security, and has targeted leaders of The Gülen Movement.

In the mid 1980's, Fr Sean McDonagh published a book, To Care for the Earth, on environmental responsibility back when the environment was not on the agenda. He was called a "naive idealist" for his passion for the environment.

Lebanese-Muslim communities say they have been unfairly called out by Federal Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.

In the mid 1980's, Fr Sean McDonagh published a book, To Care for the Earth, on environmental responsibility back when the environment was not on the agenda. He was called a "naive idealist" for his passion for the environment.

Since the failed military coup in Turkey this year, the Turkish government has cracked down on organisations it claims to pose a threat to national security, and has targeted leaders of The Gülen Movement.

Muslims, Baptists, Orthodox Jews, Progressive Jews, Baptists, Pentecostals and Catholics who advocate for Same-Sex Civil Marriage

Supporting women and children through mental- health issues

In Hinduism, sex has a place that's unparalleled in other world religions.

Dr Provan's new book "Convenient Myths" talks about how modern culture constructs myths to suit the the temper of the times.

In Hinduism, sex has a place that's unparalleled in other world religions.

Supporting women and children through mental- health issues

Muslims, Baptists, Orthodox Jews, Progressive Jews, Baptists, Pentecostals and Catholics who advocate for Same-Sex Civil Marriage

Dr Provan's new book "Convenient Myths" talks about how modern culture constructs myths to suit the the temper of the times.

The evangelical triumph of President-elect Trump

The religious roots of the Taiping Rebellion.

Professor of Law at Notre Dame University

Penitence, penitentiary, reform, and reformatory were words of promise for our prison system. Today, have we lost hope in our prisons?

Professor of Law at Notre Dame University

The evangelical triumph of President-elect Trump

The religious roots of the Taiping Rebellion.

Penitence, penitentiary, reform, and reformatory were words of promise for our prison system. Today, have we lost hope in our prisons?

The vexed question of whether carrots or sticks are more effective when it comes to welfare

Individual Catholics arguing for conscience and autonomy in regard to issues like abortion and contraception

Lutheran and Roman Catholic world leaders mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

Lutheran and Roman Catholic world leaders mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

Individual Catholics arguing for conscience and autonomy in regard to issues like abortion and contraception

The vexed question of whether carrots or sticks are more effective when it comes to welfare

The 17th & 18th century Enlightenment philosophers have been criticised for being anti-religious. But just how opposed to God were they?

Thoughts on the political struggle over the independent role of the Australian Solicitor General.

Light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair

The 17th & 18th century Enlightenment philosophers have been criticised for being anti-religious. But just how opposed to God were they?

Thoughts on the political struggle over the independent role of the Australian Solicitor General.

Light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair

This week around Australia the ABC has been hosting conversations about Rebooting your life, and of course throughout human history one of the central elements in any form of reboot has been religion, from meditation to pilgrimage, from confession to conversion, the Religious Way has been the dominant way, until perhaps a hundred years ago and the innovations of Dr’s Adler, Jung and Freud.

Born in Cleverland, Ohio, Bishop Irenej has completed his time as Serbian Orthodox Bishop of Australia and New Zealand, and has been elected as the New Bishop of Eastern America.

John Cleary is joined by regular guest Tom Roberts, Editor-at-Large of the US National Catholic Reporter.

Medea is a figure from ancient Greece, who's had a lively reputation in Western literature and art. She was a symbol of evil, but also of power, a sorceress, and a goddess. Today she's most interesting to feminists, and she regularly appears with the abortion issue.

John Cleary is joined by regular guest Tom Roberts, Editor-at-Large of the US National Catholic Reporter.

Born in Cleverland, Ohio, Bishop Irenej has completed his time as Serbian Orthodox Bishop of Australia and New Zealand, and has been elected as the New Bishop of Eastern America.

This week around Australia the ABC has been hosting conversations about Rebooting your life, and of course throughout human history one of the central elements in any form of reboot has been religion, from meditation to pilgrimage, from confession to conversion, the Religious Way has been the dominant way, until perhaps a hundred years ago and the innovations of Dr’s Adler, Jung and Freud.

Medea is a figure from ancient Greece, who's had a lively reputation in Western literature and art. She was a symbol of evil, but also of power, a sorceress, and a goddess. Today she's most interesting to feminists, and she regularly appears with the abortion issue.

The trial of Galileo Gallilei in 1633 was a scandal for both science and theology. Neither were advanced by the verdict.

Has the toxic asylum-seeker debate damaged Australia's Soul?

New Federal member for Cowan in WA, and the first Muslim woman elected to our Federal parliament

Film critic Fr Richard Leonard SJ with his ethical take on movie-making; for "Sully", "Snowdon" and "My Scientology Movie".

New Federal member for Cowan in WA, and the first Muslim woman elected to our Federal parliament

Has the toxic asylum-seeker debate damaged Australia's Soul?

Film critic Fr Richard Leonard SJ with his ethical take on movie-making; for "Sully", "Snowdon" and "My Scientology Movie".

The trial of Galileo Gallilei in 1633 was a scandal for both science and theology. Neither were advanced by the verdict.

Australia's earliest de-radicalising Imam

Professor Frank Brennan passionately arguing about human rights and asylum seekers.

The founder of analytical psychology and what he discovered on the parallels between psychoanalysts and witch doctors.

Professor Frank Brennan passionately arguing about human rights and asylum seekers.

The founder of analytical psychology and what he discovered on the parallels between psychoanalysts and witch doctors.

Australia's earliest de-radicalising Imam

On the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Mormonism, Rachael Kohn spoke to Professor Douglas Davies about the life of Joseph Smith.

A Sydney Anglican minister appears to be the first casualty of the same-sex marriage debate.

Surveys are pointing to a sizeable fear of Muslims among Australians. What might these findings mean for Australia’s half a million Muslims, and how might we respond better to our anxiety?

The ritual making and destruction of sand mandalas in Tibetan Buddhism, as highlighted on the ABC TV's Compass program.

The ritual making and destruction of sand mandalas in Tibetan Buddhism, as highlighted on the ABC TV's Compass program.

On the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Mormonism, Rachael Kohn spoke to Professor Douglas Davies about the life of Joseph Smith.

A Sydney Anglican minister appears to be the first casualty of the same-sex marriage debate.

Surveys are pointing to a sizeable fear of Muslims among Australians. What might these findings mean for Australia’s half a million Muslims, and how might we respond better to our anxiety?

The presenter of ABC RN's Religion and Ethics Report joins Sunday Nights to survey the latest in the world of religion.

Rachael Kohn talks with Cambridge Professor of Religious History, Gill Evans, about people who've found themselves on the wrong end of church doctrine.

But how should our sporting heroes play the game, and do they always fight fair?

Rachael Kohn talks with Cambridge Professor of Religious History, Gill Evans, about people who've found themselves on the wrong end of church doctrine.

But how should our sporting heroes play the game, and do they always fight fair?

The presenter of ABC RN's Religion and Ethics Report joins Sunday Nights to survey the latest in the world of religion.

Can we have a civil debate about the contentious issue of same sex marriage?

Australian Jesuit Priest Fr Phil Crotty spent 6o years of his life in India. Now in his 80s he'd love to go back.

A Principal Correspondent for The Hindu newspaper explains the tensions between religious practice and modern life in India.

When Captain James Cook left Tahiti in 1769 to explore the Polynesian islands and Batavia, he enlisted Chief Priest Tupa'ia as his navigator.

Australian Jesuit Priest Fr Phil Crotty spent 6o years of his life in India. Now in his 80s he'd love to go back.

Can we have a civil debate about the contentious issue of same sex marriage?

When Captain James Cook left Tahiti in 1769 to explore the Polynesian islands and Batavia, he enlisted Chief Priest Tupa'ia as his navigator.

A Principal Correspondent for The Hindu newspaper explains the tensions between religious practice and modern life in India.

Catholic school principal Paul Tobias has made his own personal submission to the Royal Commission into sexual abuse about how his own church needs to respond better.

In the book "Armenia, Australia & the Great War," co-author Peter Stanley tells the stories of unsung Australians who helped survivors and orphans of the Armenian genocide.

Fifteen years to the day when planes slammed into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, our world seems to polarise along religious and ethnic lines in ways we could not have imagined prior.

Catholic school principal Paul Tobias has made his own personal submission to the Royal Commission into sexual abuse about how his own church needs to respond better.

Fifteen years to the day when planes slammed into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, our world seems to polarise along religious and ethnic lines in ways we could not have imagined prior.

In the book "Armenia, Australia & the Great War," co-author Peter Stanley tells the stories of unsung Australians who helped survivors and orphans of the Armenian genocide.

"You must be the change you want to see in the world," said Gandhi. This belief informed his policy of peaceful resistance to British rule.

Mother Teresa is canonised, Pope Francis declares September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and more on the latest religion news with Tom Roberts, Editor-at-large of the National Catholic Reporter.

Avia Madar, Rahaf Ahmed, Jayniel Shandil and Steff Fenton talk about the issues that directly affect young Australians today, including refugee rights, mental health, racism, the environment and religious extremism.

"Let's filter out all that religious stuff. He surely couldn't still be one of those." Rev Tim Costello says he IS still one of those and that his faith is central to the way he lives.

Avia Madar, Rahaf Ahmed, Jayniel Shandil and Steff Fenton talk about the issues that directly affect young Australians today, including refugee rights, mental health, racism, the environment and religious extremism.

"You must be the change you want to see in the world," said Gandhi. This belief informed his policy of peaceful resistance to British rule.

Mother Teresa is canonised, Pope Francis declares September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and more on the latest religion news with Tom Roberts, Editor-at-large of the National Catholic Reporter.

"Let's filter out all that religious stuff. He surely couldn't still be one of those." Rev Tim Costello says he IS still one of those and that his faith is central to the way he lives.

John Cleary caught up with Professor Turner when he was visiting Australia recently give a public lecture, On Denying the Right God.

Rachael Kohn discusses resurgent interest in all things Celtic with author Marcus Tanner.

Nadia Murad tells her story of escaping ISIS.

Australian Buddhists are doing their bit to respond to climate change.

Rachael Kohn discusses resurgent interest in all things Celtic with author Marcus Tanner.

John Cleary caught up with Professor Turner when he was visiting Australia recently give a public lecture, On Denying the Right God.

Australian Buddhists are doing their bit to respond to climate change.

Nadia Murad tells her story of escaping ISIS.

Host of RN's Religion and Ethics Report on religion news of the week

Host of RN's Religion and Ethics Report on religion news of the week

Leading women of the Sisters of St Joseph on their work among the poor and marginalised

Leading women of the Sisters of St Joseph on their work among the poor and marginalised

Are we becoming a meaner society in which questions of economic and social justice and even basic human rights are sacrificed on the altar of self interest?

Dr Aykan Erdemir of the US Foundation for Defense of Democracies on Turkish secularism

Scientist and Christian believer

Dr Martin Polkinghorne joins Rachael Kohn to unravel the dual faith traditions of Cambodia's famous temple complex.

Scientist and Christian believer

Are we becoming a meaner society in which questions of economic and social justice and even basic human rights are sacrificed on the altar of self interest?

Dr Aykan Erdemir of the US Foundation for Defense of Democracies on Turkish secularism

Dr Martin Polkinghorne joins Rachael Kohn to unravel the dual faith traditions of Cambodia's famous temple complex.

How a 15th century card game became a major system of divination.

Wesley Mission has launched a new program designed to support parents seeking to re-enter the workforce.

Ireland’s champion of Marriage Equality is now in charge of the Australian Marriage Equality campaign.

How a 15th century card game became a major system of divination.

Wesley Mission has launched a new program designed to support parents seeking to re-enter the workforce.

Is our “lucky country” becoming a meaner society?

Is our “lucky country” becoming a meaner society?

Ireland’s champion of Marriage Equality is now in charge of the Australian Marriage Equality campaign.

School students get into interfaith dialogue.

Frank Baum - theosophist, feminist and author of The Wizard of Oz.

The Turkish Government is blaming the recent coup attempt on the Gulen Movement. Who are they?

Frank Baum - theosophist, feminist and author of The Wizard of Oz.

The Turkish Government is blaming the recent coup attempt on the Gulen Movement. Who are they?

School students get into interfaith dialogue.

Prof William Cavanaugh on the myth of religious violence

Former Labor Premier of South Australia

The oracle at Delphi

Turkish Analyst Dr Aykan Erdemir, then Competition and User Choice in Government Human Services

Former Labor Premier of South Australia

Turkish Analyst Dr Aykan Erdemir, then Competition and User Choice in Government Human Services

Prof William Cavanaugh on the myth of religious violence

The oracle at Delphi

The Editor at Large of the US National Catholic Reporter shares the latest developments around the Catholic world.

The Editor at Large of the US National Catholic Reporter shares the latest developments around the Catholic world.

The Musical Director and the Priest in charge of London's renowned Temple Church boy choristers discuss their upcoming tour of Australia.

The Musical Director and the Priest in charge of London's renowned Temple Church boy choristers discuss their upcoming tour of Australia.

As Australia marks NAIDOC week, Sunday Nights explores the continued power of the dreaming, and hopes for treaty among Indigenous Australian ministers and those ministering with them.

As Australia marks NAIDOC week, Sunday Nights explores the continued power of the dreaming, and hopes for treaty among Indigenous Australian ministers and those ministering with them.

Seeking greater compassion within our democratic institutions

The clash of beliefs and cultures in early Australian history

Islam and politics became something of a punching bag during the election campaign. Our panel sorts through the issues.

Seeking greater compassion within our democratic institutions

The clash of beliefs and cultures in early Australian history

Islam and politics became something of a punching bag during the election campaign. Our panel sorts through the issues.

Making some sense of religious and social attitudes within political change

American Christian minister, peace activist, philosophy professor and author

Making some sense of religious and social attitudes within political change

American Christian minister, peace activist, philosophy professor and author

Refugee Advocates working with some of the most marginalised people in Australia

The nun's habit has divided people since it came into being shortly after Catholicism itself emerged.

Larry Alex Taunton is the author of 'The Faith of Christopher Hitchens".

Ahmad Shuja describes how unsafe and unstable Afghanistan remains for returning refugees

Refugee Advocates working with some of the most marginalised people in Australia

Ahmad Shuja describes how unsafe and unstable Afghanistan remains for returning refugees

Larry Alex Taunton is the author of 'The Faith of Christopher Hitchens".

The nun's habit has divided people since it came into being shortly after Catholicism itself emerged.

A new worship book has been published for Australia's five million Catholics.

A new worship book has been published for Australia's five million Catholics.

Rev Mascord's new book "Faith without Fear" is about burning issues confronting modern Evangelical Christians.

A multicultural women's AFL team made up mostly of Muslim women is smashing stereotypes in Western Sydney.

Catalyst's Dr Graham Phillips took on meditation and tested the results.

A multicultural women's AFL team made up mostly of Muslim women is smashing stereotypes in Western Sydney.

Catalyst's Dr Graham Phillips took on meditation and tested the results.

Rev Mascord's new book "Faith without Fear" is about burning issues confronting modern Evangelical Christians.

The landmark school program on sexual orientation and gender identity is lauded by its supporter but pilloried by its critics. So what's actually in it?

For the very first time in over 1200 years Eastern Orthodox bishops of the world are meeting together this month with their leader, ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

Pastor Steve Chong and his wife Naomi travelled to northern Iraq with Open Doors Australia, which focuses on supporting Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith.

The landmark school program on sexual orientation and gender identity is lauded by its supporter but pilloried by its critics. So what's actually in it?

Pastor Steve Chong and his wife Naomi travelled to northern Iraq with Open Doors Australia, which focuses on supporting Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith.

For the very first time in over 1200 years Eastern Orthodox bishops of the world are meeting together this month with their leader, ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew