About this episode

Jack Symes interviews Rowan Williams about the intersection of faith, politics, and ethics.

This episode brings together Jack and Rowan Williams, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the world's most distinguished theologians. As they explore the intersection of faith, politics, and ethics, they confront Christian nationalism, the morality of war, the value of animal life, and the nature of God. A sweeping philosophical and theological exchange! We hope you enjoy the show. Links Solidarity: The Work of Recognition, Rowan Williams Do We Have the Right to Die?, Lady Hale and Rowan Williams

People in this episode

Host: Jack Symes

Guest: Rowan Williams

Topics covered

• faith
• politics
• ethics
• Christian nationalism
• morality of war
• value of animal life
• nature of God

Keywords

• Rowan Williams
• Christian nationalism
• morality of war
• animal life
• theology
• faith
• ethics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Archbishop of Canterbury

Books & works: Solidarity: The Work of Recognition, Do We Have the Right to Die?

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