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Radio 4,26 Apr 2015,45 mins
Nepal Earthquake, Mediterranean Boat Crisis, National Civil War Centre
SundayAvailable for over a year
After the earthquake in Nepal we hear from people on the ground about the damage and aid that is required. What is our moral responsibility towards people who try to escape to Europe on boats and how can we best address the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean as a result? Michel Roy, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis and retired Major General Jim Molan from the Australian Army debate. Plus the Bishop of Manchester, Rt Rev David Walker. Bob Walker previews the opening of the country's first National Civil War Centre in Nottinghamshire and explores the impact of the conflict on the religious landscape of Britain. After enduring vitriolic protests, criminal harassment and fears of violence, Dawn Purvis the Director of the Marie Stopes Clinic in Belfast is leaving one of the most divisive jobs in the country. She tells us about her time in the post. BBC Generation 2015: We hear from another four young voters about their faith and how it has influenced their decision in the forthcoming general election. The US Supreme Court is to begin hearing arguments over whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. Popular opinion has shifted dramatically in America over gay marriage, with a clear majority now in favour. Matt Wells reports from Tennessee where passionately-held views based on scriptural authority, are being challenged from within. Contributors: Alastair Seaman Rt Rev David Walker International Nepal Fellowship Kushal Neogy, Catholic Relief Service David Bainbridge, International Director - Tearfund Michel Roy, Secretary General, Caritas Retired Major General Jim Molan Dawn Purvis, Marie Stopes Series Producer: Amanda Hancox Producers: David Cook Dan Tierney.
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