With the rising popularity of writers such as Dawkins and Hitchens, religion and faith have been dominant themes in contemporary non-fiction publishing. Richard Holloway, Michael Bachelard and Tom Frame discuss the challenges of writing objectively about a subject like religious belief when objectivity is potentially elusive and controversy and debates abound. They speak with Stephen Crittenden.
MICHAEL BACHELARD (INTERSTATE) MICHAEL BACHELARD is an Australian journalist and author. Formerly part of The Age’s investigative team, he now writes for The Sunday Age. In 2008 he won a Quill award for best news report in print. His most recent book is Behind The Exclusive Brethren.
TOM FRAME (INTERSTATE) TOM FRAME is a highly regarded historian, former naval officer and bishop to the armed forces. He is now head of the School of Theology at Charles Sturt University, Canberra. Tom is the author and editor of 23 books.
GERALDINE DOOGUE (LOCAL) GERALDINE DOOGUE is a renowned journalist, author and broadcaster. She presents Compass on ABC TV, Saturday Extra on ABC Radio National and has won two Penguin Awards and a United Nations Media Peace Prize.
RICHARD HOLLOWAY (INTERNATIONAL) RICHARD HOLLOWAY is one of the most outspoken and best-loved figures in the modern church. Richard recently stood down as the bishop of Edinburgh. He was Gresham professor of Divinity in the City of London and remains a fellow of the Royal Society. Holloway has written for many newspapers in Britain including the Times, Guardian, Sunday Herald and the Scotsman, and presented his own series on BBC Television. His books include On Forgiveness, Looking in the Distance, Godless Morality and Doubts and Loves. His most recent work is Between the Monster and the Saint.
STEPHEN CRITTENDEN (LOCAL) STEPHEN CRITTENDEN is one of Australia's leading religion journalists. He is a former head of the ABC Radio Religion Department, and from 2002 to 2008 he was presenter of The Religion Report. At present he is working with the Background Briefing program.
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