Theos (from the el, Θεός, ''theos'', "

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") is a religion and society

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based in the

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which exists to undertake research and provide commentary on social and political arrangements. Theos aims to impact opinion around issues of faith and belief in society through research, publications, media engagement and events. Theos was launched in November 2006 with the support of the then

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Rowan Williams Rowan Douglas Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, (born 14 June 1950) is a Welsh Anglican bishop, theologian and poet. He was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, a position he held from December 2002 to December 2012. Previously the Bish ...

, and the then

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, Cardinal

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, and maintains an ecumenical position. Theos is based in central London. Nick Spencer, Research Director at Theos has published multiple books, including ''The Evolution of the West: How Christianity Shaped Our Values'' and ''Atheists: The Origin of the Species''. His most recent book is ''The Political Samaritan: How Power Hijacked a Parable''.

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*{{official, http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk
Joint Committee takes evidence from Archbishop of Canterbury, Theos and the BHA on draft Lords Reform Bill
November 2011
The Bible makes sense read as stories
The Times, September 2011, Elizabeth Hunter
The Political Bible: Part 1
The Guardian, August 2011, Nick Spencer
Is common ground between atheism and belief possible?

Julian Baggini Julian Baggini (; born 1968) is a philosopher, journalist and the author of over 20 books about philosophy written for a general audience. He is co-founder of ''The Philosophers' Magazine'' and has written for numerous international newspapers ...

, The Guardian, 25 November 2011 Christian political organizations Faith and theology think tanks based in the United Kingdom