Category Archives: BeThinking talks

BeThinking talk: The Genesis Flood 50 years on

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of the book that launched the modern creationist movement: The Genesis Flood by John C. Whitcomb and Henry M. Morris. This talk will trace the history of Christian thought that led to … Continue reading

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A Christian perspective on bioethics

Stem cell research? Late stage abortion? Genetic modification? How does Christian faith impact how we think about these issues? In this talk Dr Kolstoe will outline different approaches to ethical decision making and ask whether Christianity is a cause or … Continue reading

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Creation or evolution: do we have to choose?

Sincere, Bible-believing Christians often have sharply different views on the issue of creation and evolution. Some hold that evolution was God’s method of creation, and that Christians have nothing to fear from modern science. Others argue that the evolutionary narrative … Continue reading

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Sustaining Democracy

Britain is a secular society with a Christian heritage. Might secularisation have consequences for a culture so indebted to Christianity? Perceptive commentators across the political spectrum are asking whether democratic citizenship, even democracy itself, might be in trouble once cut … Continue reading

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The Body Politic?

What should Christians think about politics? How can Christians make their vote count? Be prepared for the next election! Saturday 31 October, starting at 7pm with coffee and doughnuts With an academic background in political philosophy, as the Senior Parliamentary Officer … Continue reading

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What is “spiritual”?

Most people are comfortable with the idea that “spiritual = supernatural”.  The supernatural is invisible.  Does this mean that when we become more spiritual we become less visible?  What does “Spiritual” mean and what part of our lives does it … Continue reading

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Film night with discussion

Leading the discussion will be Tony Watkins, who is an author, editor and speaker with vast experience in leading group discussion on issues ranging from popular culture (especially film & literature) to science or postmodern philosophy. He works mainly with … Continue reading

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Parables and Pickled Sharks: On Christianity and the Arts

All too often contemporary art can seem like a closed club, with those who ‘get it’ waxing lyrical about unmade beds and animals in formaldehyde, while the rest of us look on bemused. This evening is intended to present some … Continue reading

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Film night with discussion

We watched Iron Man.

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Planned talk postponed due to speaker illness, but…

… we will still meet as planned, to watch and discuss the video of a talk by N. T. Wright, “Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense”. The planned talk was…

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