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In 2021, the Methodist Church voted 692-51 in favour of gay marriages. Two years later, the first gay marriage was performed in a Methodist Church - I think they were expecting more of a rush! In this episode I chat to Rev John Squares who performed the ceremony between John and Les.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cqll85zq5v0o

We discuss how gay marriage can be compatible with the Christian faith but more importantly, the need to love yourself before you can love others!

We also discuss the danger in extreme homephobic view points so a warning not to listen to this episode in front of young children or anyone who might be upset by it's content. Specifically we mention Matthew Shepard;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45968606

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What are miracles? Do they happen? Are there any other explanations for them? Does believing in miracles open you up to being manipulated by faith healers? Do the presence of miracles in different religions cancel each other out?
I look into miracles. We look at Hume, Aquinas, Flew, RF Holland and Swinburne to help me do this.
I make reference to Miracles for Sale - the Derren Brown documentary which you can watch here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuP5uOI7Xwc&t=3281s

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Karenza Passmore has been a valued member of the RE Communinity for well over 30 years. In her role in the North East Religious Resources Center, she has emersed herself in RE resources so she is here so offer some of her insights.
Karenza is a passionate advocate for RE combining experience with Neuroscience to offer inspiration to all of us classroom teachers.
Below are some of the links of things that Karenza mentions

RE Hubs
https://www.re-hubs.uk/get-involved/resource-centres/

Areiac
https://www.areiac.org.uk/join-areiac

Gill Vaisey
https://www.booksatpress.co.uk/religiouseducation.html

RE Today membership
https://www.retoday.org.uk/school-support/natre-membership/

Please get in touch and let Karenza and I know what your one take away is from our episode!
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