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  1. @wavingbob Hi, the questions we ask incorporate beliefs of many religions, including the ones you mentioned. 6:23 AM May 21st via web in reply to wavingbob
  2. @LukeHartMusic We do but we have only one edition left this series, June 3rd from Glasgow. Probably best to post ideas on our FaceBook page 2:45 AM May 20th via web in reply to LukeHartMusic
  3. @LukeHartMusic Yes we did that earlier this year when we asked: Is there any Evidence for God? With cCosmologists, physicists, evolutionists 2:43 AM May 20th via web in reply to LukeHartMusic
  4. @LukeHartMusic Our remit is to cover moral, ethical and faith matters and we are commissioned by the BBC's religious department. 2:37 AM May 20th via web in reply to LukeHartMusic
  5. @fluffymingo @NickyAACampbell Yes it will be on I-Player from 11am Monday morning 2:25 AM May 20th via web in reply to fluffymingo
  6. #bbctbq Religions can behave like cults says Prof Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Dr George Chryssides, Cole Moreton, Rod & Linda Dubrow Marshall 12:39 AM May 19th via web
  7. #bbctbq Cult critics include Cristina Odone, Rabbi Schochet, Juliana Buhring (formerly Children of God) & Jon Atack (former Scientologist) 12:36 AM May 19th via web
  8. #bbctbq Join us Sunday at 10 to find out what Jews for Jesus, Raelians, Branch Davidians and "Moonies" believe and why they feel persecuted 12:34 AM May 19th via web
  9. #bbctbq This Sunday BBC1 10am: Is there a difference between a cult and a religion? Fascinating debate between mainstream and new religions. 12:31 AM May 19th via web
  10. @SaraKhanInspire great you must have seen the programme 7:55 AM May 13th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to SaraKhanInspire
  11. @SaraKhanInspire it is a question not a statement. And many British Pakistanis have asked it this week 12:10 AM May 13th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to SaraKhanInspire
  12. @SaraKhanInspire what is the correct question rather than the one framed by our head of religion? 12:10 AM May 13th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to SaraKhanInspire
  13. #bbctbq With the GMC draft guidelines on personal beliefs - Should Drs be forced to act against conscience? Thanks to Twitter for the idea! 5:54 AM May 11th via web
  14. #bbctbq Private detectives are most used by ordinary people to investigate possible infidelity. Should you spy on your spouse? Sun BBC1 10am 5:51 AM May 11th via web
  15. On Sunday we're live from West London. After the Asian grooming trial we're asking: Should the Pakistani community put its house in order? 5:49 AM May 11th via web
  16. @ClarkeyBoy23 Absolutely. We welcome all views. You can apply by emailing audiencetbq@mentorn.tv 4:28 AM May 4th via web in reply to ClarkeyBoy23
  17. @ClarkeyBoy23 The programme is commissioned by BBC Religion; and as such, our remit is to cover moral, ethical and religious debates. 4:27 AM May 4th via web in reply to ClarkeyBoy23
  18. #bbctbq Guests include: @andrewcopson; @Seculant; @stephenlaw60; Rev Janina Ainsworth (CoE Education Officer); and Rabbi Jonathan Romain. 4:24 AM May 4th via web
  19. #bbctbq this Sunday at 10am on BBC One is a pre-recorded, one-question edition, asking: 'Is religion good for children?' 4:19 AM May 4th via web
  20. @welsh_gas_doc Tell us more -- who is running the consultation? Who are opposed and for it? 3:42 AM May 2nd via web in reply to welsh_gas_doc