Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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Critics of Christianity

Criticism of Christianity has a long history which stretches back to the initial formation of the religion during the Roman Empire. Critics have challenged Christian beliefs and teachings as well as Christian actions, from the Crusades to modern terrorism.

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  1. Averroes

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the philosopher Averroes who worked to reconcile the theology of Islam with the rationality of Aristotle, achieving both fame and infamy.

    5 October 2006

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    Featuring: Amira Bennison, Peter Adamson, Anthony Kenny

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    PhilosophyEpistemologistsCritics of atheismPhilosophers of literaturePhilosophers of logicLogiciansSocial philosophersAristotelian philosophersArabic-language commentators on AristotleCritics of deismPhilosophers of culturePhilosophers of languageIslamic philosophersPhilosophers of psychologyPhilosophers from al-AndalusOntologistsPhilosophers of mindPolitical philosophersPhilosophers of religionPeople from Córdoba, Spain12th-century Muslim theologiansPhilosophers of sciencePhilosophers of historyCritics of Christianity

  2. Julian the Apostate

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher-emperor of Rome who sought to undo the empire's ties with Christianity in the 4th century AD and promote paganism

    21 March 2024

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    Featuring: James Corke-Webster, Lea Niccolai, Shaun Tougher

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    HistoryClaudiiRoman-era students in AthensPersecution of ChristiansCritics of the Catholic Church4th-century Roman consuls, 4th-century Roman emperors, Constantinian dynasty, FlaviiCritics of ChristianityAncient occultistsAncient Roman philhellenes

  3. Pliny the Younger

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Roman lawyer and statesman Pliny the Younger, whose letters offer a fascinating insight into his life and the ancient world.

    12 December 2013

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    Featuring: Catharine Edwards, Roy Gibson, Alice König

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    HistorySuffect consuls of Imperial RomeAncient Roman adopteesSilver Age Latin writersAncient Roman scientists, People from Como, PliniiCritics of ChristianityLetter writers in LatinAugurs of the Roman Empire1st-century Romans2nd-century Romans