Poetry slammer Chris Tse reflects on the challenging ways in which the Christian message has been delivered and interpreted through the ages. See the video of his "poetry slam" here.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EieFdXy_HwM
Things That Matter Discussion Group
TTM 2010 – Things That Matter discussion group
A lively, interactive program focused on things that matter to all of us, here and now.
We ask the question: What on earth could religion in the 21st century possibly contribute to our contemporary concerns?
Views, visions and ideas to challenge our assumptions, disturb our complacency and stimulate creative thinking and constructive action.
WHEN & WHERE: 2nd Sunday of the month, St Michael’s Centre, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne
FACILITATOR: Julie Hall
ENQUIRIES: contact Julie Hall via St Michael’s Office: office@stmichaels.org.au; telephone: 9654 5120
Common Dreams Addresses Now Available as Audio and Text Files
Addresses delivered at the Common Dreams 2: Living the Progressive Religion Dream Conference are now available for purchase. The addresses are in text and audio files and can be purchased in file form either on compact disk or for direct download.
•Use this link to download an order form to purchase audio and text files on CD - [PDF; 130KB] Prices on this form are in Australian dollars.
July 2010 Progressive Christian Network of Victoria Newsletter Now Available
The July 2010 Newsletter for the Progressive Christian Network of Victoria is now available. Click here to download the newsletter (PDF; 327KB) which includes news of upcoming rituals and the visit of John Dominic Crossan and reports of Peter Kennedy's visit in June.
Melbourne Seminar - Homosexuality, Christianity and the Church - Resolving the Conflicts
Event Date: July 17, 2010 - 10:00am
Event Location: East Doncaster Baptist Church 47 Tunstall Rd, Doncaster East 3109
Homosexuality, Christianity and the Church - resolving the conflicts’ is a seminar that helps people find answers to one of the most controversial issues the church has faced in recent times by providing relevant information, insights and clarity. The seminar assists individuals and churches to be more informed about faith/sexuality issues by looking at underlying cultural influences, real and perceived barriers and practical models for change. Each topic is covered in one hour in a respectful environment with an opportunity for questions.
This seminar is relevant for:
1. LGBT people from Christian backgrounds
2. Heterosexual friends and family
3. Churches who want to be more informed and create a space of acceptance for LGBT people
4. Church leadership teams who want a safe space to explore LGBT issues
PROGRAM:
• Homosexuality and the Church – Why we got it SO wrong.
Ten reasons why Christ-loving Christians have been in error about sexual orientation. The enemy has been ignorance.
• Specific issues faced by LGBT people from faith backgrounds and how to resolve them.
LGBT people from faith backgrounds experience the usual issues of resolution, coming out, finding their place in the community and learning what it means to be gay or lesbian in a straight world. However they often experience these things with greater intensity and have additional issues to deal with.
• Sodom, Leviticus, Romans 1 and I Corinthians 6:9. What are they really saying?
Often referred to as the ‘clobber passages’, there are only six passages in the Bible that refer to same-sex activity and assumed to speak about a homosexual orientation. Looking at these few verses in the light of the historical and cultural contexts and the original languages, we get a very different picture.
• The times they are a changin’
There is a new climate of questioning in many Pentecostal and Evangelical circles. Creating a Space for Change is a model that is facilitating this process.
• Question time
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK ONLINE CLICK HERE .
Links: ABC Religion and Ethics Portal
Similar to the Environment and Health portals, ABC Religion and Ethics will bring you the best reporting and analysis from across the national broadcaster - ABC Online, ABC television, ABC local radio and Radio National - of the many ways that religion continues to shape and agitate our lives.
You can access the portal by clicking here.
Printable booking form for John Dominic Crossan event now available....
Marcus Borg: faith in the Hebrew Bible is like a baby donkey calling out or crying for its mother
This is the interesting way in which distinguished biblical scholar delivered a 1999 sermon to an Episcopal church in Tennessee. Click here to read a segment of the sermon.
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