Thinking Faith Articles

In the Internet Age, truth seems to be an endangered species. However, for most of us, the desire to find the truth remains strong. What does this urge tell us about the value of truth, and the universe that we’re a part of? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, 13th September, 2023

The global refugee crisis shows no signs of abating in the coming years and decades - conflicts and climate change will make sure of that. This week, World Refugee Day seeks to recognise the crisis in an organised way and come up with solutions. But however practical the solutions need to be, perhaps the root of the problem lies at a more theological level. Written and read by Kenny Primrose, June...

The next series of test matches between Australia and England is about to commence...Written and read by James Cary, June 13th, 2023.

'War creates no absolutely new situation: it simply aggravates the permanent human situation so that we can no longer ignore it.’ What author C. S. Lewis observed of the world in 1939 is no less true as we scan today’s headlines...Written and read by Max Jeganathan. April 7th, 2023

The fight against plastic pollution is under the spotlight in this year’s World Environment Day campaign. But will solutions that focus on policy and technology be enough to address the real cause of the issue?

What makes a good life? Some will tell you it consists of career fulfilment and purpose, while others may endorse status and financial security as key life goals. A growing body of scientific research, however, seems to be suggesting that ‘the good life’ has more important anchors in it than these. To what extent is the science of human flourishing confirming what spiritual traditions have always...

It’s hard to quantify the changes that have occurred through the last 50 years of mobile phone technology. The raison d’etre of a mobile phone is to be more connected, something we now have to an unfathomable degree. But is it also possible that being constantly connected has in some important sense, left us more disconnected? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, April 3rd, 2023

Three years ago, Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. It brought many sectors of society to an improbable and juddering halt, and for a time, it re-shaped our priorities. As normal life recovers and rebuilds, we take a look at what lessons- if any- we’ve learnt. Written and read by Kenny Primrose, March 7th, 2023

The anniversary of the war in Ukraine marks 365 days of shocking, heroic, and harrowing stories. Important though the coverage is, it’s worth asking whether an endless up-to-the-minute news feed is a net win in helping us understand and respond to the conflict. Written and read by Kenny Primrose, February 23rd, 2023

One month on from the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, calls for justice keep coming. His death erodes yet more trust in the police and screams for a justice system that can be relied upon. But can such tragic events ever be a catalyst for positive change, or do they just make us more cynical? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, February 6th, 2023

Since Andrew Tate was arrested in Romania and charged with rape and human trafficking, there’s been a deluge of articles trying to make sense of his influence. How does someone with such objectionable and toxic views hold sway over so many young people today? There are no doubt many compelling insights into this question, but perhaps one of them is that he offers guidance and significance to a gen...

As we look back on 2022, many of us will be resolving to positively reshape our lives in 2023. The sense of a new beginning offers us an opportunity to reinvent ourselves physically, materially and even spiritually. It’s interesting to ask though- where does this desire for renewal come from? And what is it we’re longing for when we resolve to change? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, January 4t...

There’s no escaping the volatility of 2022. At a time where economic insecurity seems to be at the root of so many of our problems, it can be tempting to think that more money would fix things. But if we are to flourish, perhaps we need a far greater solution than what financial security has to offer. Can Christmas point us to it? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, December 21st, 2022

Spent much time in the metaverse lately? Or perhaps you’ve been in goblin mode? However you’ve whiled away 2022, it’s hard to escape the behavioural shift brought on by the pandemic and today’s advancements in virtual reality. Written and read by Kenny Primrose, December 12th, 2022

As Musk allows back on Twitter those voices deemed too dangerous or toxic to tweet, what would it take for the platform to become a force for good rather than division? Can social media platforms ever provide a forum that helps, rather than hinders, our splintered communities? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, November 28th, 2022

We’re in the midst of a very alarming climate crisis. Famines and forest fires, droughts and floods seem to dominate our news cycles with the promise of far more to come. As the climate conference COP27 draws to a close this week, many of us are left wondering; Why have we made so little progress to address it, despite the facts being known for so long? Written and read by Kenny Primrose, November...

McDonald's is the secret to world peace — or so the economist and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman famously wrote back in 1999. Friedman’s theory of peace was based on the observation — correct at the time — that no two nations with McDonald's have ever been at war with one another (that is, not since each got their first McDonald's). He was largely correct. It seemed that buying and selli...