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Archbishop Rowan Williams on the role of religion - Hay 09 Speaker Interviews

May 2009

Speakers: Archbishop Rowan Williams

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Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams talks to Lisa Dwan about the role of religion, most specifically the Anglican Church but also Middle Eastern religion and the relationship between the two. Williams also tells of his desire for Christianity to become more mainstream in society.

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