The Religion and Ethics Report - Separate stories podcast

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney over the weekend to mark the passing of Turkish Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen. After his death, Turkish authorities issued a statement that followers should "surrender without delay." So, what does Gülen's death mean for the future of this movement?  

In the race for the White House, recent campaign events have included star-studded names, from Eminem and Beyoncé, to Dr Phil and Elon Musk.  Do celebrities have a right to weigh in on politics? And should we pay them any attention?  

Mormon missionaries in Australia's outback, and what the passing of Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen means for the Gülen movement. Plus, why some US evangelicals are campaigning against Donald Trump. And, should celebrities get political?

In the last US election, eight in 10 white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump. But now a small, yet vocal group of Christians are campaigning against him. Why?

Mormon missionaries have been visiting Australia's Central Desert on and off for four decades. In the past year, there have been 127 baptisms in the Northern Territory. Why is this American faith gaining traction in Indigenous communities?

War in the Middle East continues, and Israel's conflict with Hezbollah has left more than 800,000 people internally displaced in Lebanon. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani is a British Islamic scholar and a Special Representative to the UN. He's been outspoken about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and Lebanon. 

How has the increase in the cost of living affected Australians, especially when it comes to their clothing purchase choices?

Why the Mormons have been a focus of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, top Islamic scholar Sayed Ammar Nakshawani on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and Lebanon, and the rise of ultra-fast fashion.

The race for the US presidential elections too close to call — and the final outcome will likely be decided by small groups of voters in critical swing states. One group that's been the focus of Kamala Harris' campaign are the Mormons. Why is it notable that the Democrats are targeting this religious group?

The King of Bhutan is in Australia, meeting national leaders and some of the 35,000 members of the Bhutanese diaspora. The Buddhist-majority country enjoys a reputation as the happiest country on earth — but it also faces economic and human rights challenges.