Reviews – July/August 2015

26/06/2015 | Reform

What does it mean to be human?

Being Human: How to become the person
you were meant to be Steve Chalke Hodder & Stoughton £12.99

Steve Chalke’s new book is something of a muddle – part spiritual journal, part … Read More

Interview: The mystery of mind

26/06/2015 | Reform

The neuroscientist and philosopher Raymond Tallis talks to Stephen Tomkins
 about the puzzle of consciousness and the marvel of humankind

What a fascinating conversation partner for religious believers Raymond Tallis is. A firm, even ardent, atheist, he also has profound … Read More

Mapping Faith in Action

26/06/2015 | Reform

Almost two million volunteers serve their communities in faith-based projects across Britain. Matt Bird unveils the results of a project mapping what churches are doing for their local area, and explains why it matters

Over the last decade or so, … Read More

A good question: What happens when I die?

26/05/2015 | Reform

Each month we ask one question and get four answers. This month: What happens when I die?

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This is an extract from the June 2015 edition of Reform.

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The eternal question: Why?

26/05/2015 | Reform

When disaster strikes, we find ourselves battling with the impossible 
question: Why? Ian Gregory looks for an answer

Hidden among the flowers at the crematorium is a pathetic, screamed note that just asks the terrible question: “WHY?” What happened? Was … Read More

You have to read this

26/05/2015 | Reform

There’s nothing like sitting in the summer sun, with a glass of the local brew and a good book. Well, I’m afraid there’s not much we can do about the weather, and you’re on your own as far as the … Read More