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Bethinking.org brings together some of the best possible resources to help you to understand, defend and communicate the Christian faith. http://www.bethinking.org/feed.xml http://www.bethinking.org/Images/feeds/Latest_Thumb.jpg The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today) David Instone-Brewer's new book The Jesus Scandals not only shows how the life and teaching of Jesus must have shocked his contemporaries but helps us better to understand http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/intermediate/bible-scandals-3-prostitutes.htm The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today) David Instone-Brewer's new book The Jesus Scandals not only shows how the life and teaching of Jesus must have shocked his contemporaries but helps us better to understand and apply Jesus' teaching to our own times. Read some selected chapters from the book on bethinking. See what's available in the 'Contents and Introduction' article. Click here or on the cover... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-964 The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today) David Instone-Brewer's new book The Jesus Scandals not only shows how the life and teaching of Jesus must have shocked his contemporaries but helps us better to understand http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/intermediate/bible-scandals-2-supplanting-passover.htm The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today) David Instone-Brewer's new book The Jesus Scandals not only shows how the life and teaching of Jesus must have shocked his contemporaries but helps us better to understand and apply Jesus' teaching to our own times. Read some selected chapters from the book on bethinking. See what's available in the 'Contents and Introduction' article. Click here or on the cover... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-963 The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today) David Instone-Brewer's new book The Jesus Scandals not only shows how the life and teaching of Jesus must have shocked his contemporaries but helps us better to understand http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/intermediate/bible-scandals-1-ineligible-bachelor.htm The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today) David Instone-Brewer's new book The Jesus Scandals not only shows how the life and teaching of Jesus must have shocked his contemporaries but helps us better to understand and apply Jesus' teaching to our own times. Read some selected chapters from the book on bethinking. See what's available in the 'Contents and Introduction' article. Click here or on the cover... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:38:04 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-961 The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today) David Instone-Brewer's new book The Jesus Scandals not only shows how the life and teaching of Jesus must have shocked his contemporaries but helps us better to understand http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/intermediate/bible-scandals-contents-introduction.htm The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today) David Instone-Brewer's new book The Jesus Scandals not only shows how the life and teaching of Jesus must have shocked his contemporaries but helps us better to understand and apply Jesus' teaching to our own times. Professor Richard Bauckham writes: "It is widely recognized that Jesus scandalized some of his contemporaries, especially the religious elite, b... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:20:48 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-960 Fading Dreams Author: Tony Watkins Keywords: Life, loss, memory, service, duty, principles, reason, emotions, identity Film title: The Iron Lady Director: Phyllida Lloyd Screenplay: Abi Morgan Starring: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Anthony Head, Ric http://www.bethinking.org/culture-worldview/introductory/the-iron-lady.htm Fading Dreams Author: Tony Watkins Keywords: Life, loss, memory, service, duty, principles, reason, emotions, identity Film title: The Iron Lady Director: Phyllida Lloyd Screenplay: Abi Morgan Starring: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Anthony Head, Richard E. Grant Distributor: Pathé (UK); The Weinstein Company (USA) Cinema Release Date: 6 January 2012 (UK); 13 January 2012 (USA) Certificate: 12A (UK); PG-13 (USA) Contains real images of m... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-959 Light and Shadow Author: Sophie Lister Keywords: Evil, chaos, order, morality, investigation, truth, logic, reason Title: Sherlock Writer: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat, Steve Thompson Director: Toby Haynes, Euros Lyn, Paul McGuigan Starring: Bened http://www.bethinking.org/right-wrong/introductory/sherlock-holmes.htm Light and Shadow Author: Sophie Lister Keywords: Evil, chaos, order, morality, investigation, truth, logic, reason Title: Sherlock Writer: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat, Steve Thompson Director: Toby Haynes, Euros Lyn, Paul McGuigan Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Rupert Graves, Andrew Scott, Mark Gatiss, Una Stubbs Broadcaster: BBC1 (UK) First broadcast: Series 1: 30 August 2010 (UK); Series 2: 1 January 2012 (UK) DVD c... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-958 Image - What am I Worth? Michael Ots considers the question of self-image and asks what is the value of any human being. The talk lasts about 30 mins and is followed by about 10 minutes of Q&A. This talk was organised by Southampton University C http://www.bethinking.org/who-am-i/introductory/image-what-am-i-worth.htm Image - What am I Worth? Michael Ots considers the question of self-image and asks what is the value of any human being. The talk lasts about 30 mins and is followed by about 10 minutes of Q&A. This talk was organised by Southampton University Christian Union during Events Week 2011. © 2011 Michael Ots This talk is reproduced here by the kind permission of Michael Ots. Image - What am I Worth? Michael Ots considers the question of self-image and asks what is the value of any human being. The talk lasts about 30 mins and is followed by about 10 minutes of Q&A. This talk was organised by Southampton University Christian Union during Events Week 2011. © 2011 Michael Ots This talk is reproduced here by the kind permission of Michael Ots. Michael Ots Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-957-1 The motion for this debate was "This House Believes that God is not a Delusion". It took place before a packed house at the Cambridge Union Society on 20th October 2011, as a part of William Lane Craig's Reasonable Faith Tour 2011. Proposin http://www.bethinking.org/who-are-you-god/advanced/cambridge-union-society-debate.htm The motion for this debate was "This House Believes that God is not a Delusion". It took place before a packed house at the Cambridge Union Society on 20th October 2011, as a part of William Lane Craig's Reasonable Faith Tour 2011. Proposing the motion were William Lane Craig and Peter S.Williams. Opposing the motion were Arif Ahmed and Andrew Copson. William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Th... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:29:28 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-956 Professor William Lane Craig's debate with Professor Peter Millican on "Does God Exist?" took place in front of a capacity audience at the Great Hall, University of Birmingham. It was recorded on Friday 21st October 2011 as part of the Reaso http://www.bethinking.org/who-are-you-god/advanced/does-god-exist-bill-craig-debates-peter-millican-video.htm Professor William Lane Craig's debate with Professor Peter Millican on "Does God Exist?" took place in front of a capacity audience at the Great Hall, University of Birmingham. It was recorded on Friday 21st October 2011 as part of the Reasonable Faith Tour 2011. William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, California and a leading philosopher of religion. Peter Millican is Gilb... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:45:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-955 The Wise Men and the star they followed are a well know part of the Christmas story. Peter May considers what the Biblical account does and does not say about the star and asks whether a consideration of the historical possibilities makes this a credible http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/introductory/the-star-of-bethlehem.htm The Wise Men and the star they followed are a well know part of the Christmas story. Peter May considers what the Biblical account does and does not say about the star and asks whether a consideration of the historical possibilities makes this a credible story. A remarkable thing happened in the UK in the week before Christmas 2010. Four 30-minute programmes dramatising the Nativity were shown by the BBC on prime-time television. The script w... Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:10:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-950 Sex Drugs and Rock-n-Roll – Does Jesus Spoil All the Fun? This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Dave McNee. It was the third of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Dave McNee This resource is reproduced on beth http://www.bethinking.org/who-am-i/introductory/sex-drugs-and-rock-n-roll.htm Sex Drugs and Rock-n-Roll – Does Jesus Spoil All the Fun? This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Dave McNee. It was the third of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Dave McNee This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. Sex Drugs and Rock-n-Roll – Does Jesus Spoil All the Fun? This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Dave McNee. It was the third of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Dave McNee This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. Dave McNee Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-954-1 Sex Drugs and Rock-n-Roll – Does Jesus Spoil All the Fun? This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Dave McNee. It was the third of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Dave McNee This resource is reproduced on beth http://www.bethinking.org/who-am-i/introductory/sex-drugs-and-rock-n-roll.htm Sex Drugs and Rock-n-Roll – Does Jesus Spoil All the Fun? This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Dave McNee. It was the third of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Dave McNee This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. Sex Drugs and Rock-n-Roll – Does Jesus Spoil All the Fun? This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Dave McNee. It was the third of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Dave McNee This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. Dave McNee Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-954-2 You gotta have faith! 4. A look at evangelism and faith The Lord Jesus Christ told us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). But how are we do that in our nation, which seems so closed to the message of the Bible? It is a question which ever http://www.bethinking.org/what-is-apologetics/introductory/you-gotta-have-faith-4-evangelism-and-faith.htm You gotta have faith! 4. A look at evangelism and faith The Lord Jesus Christ told us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). But how are we do that in our nation, which seems so closed to the message of the Bible? It is a question which every pastor and gospel-centred Christian is rightly asking. And many answers have been given. “We must keep preaching God's Word in season and out of season.” “Only God can do it – we need a... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-922 This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Alex Banfield-Hicks. It was the second of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Alex Banfield-Hicks This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southa http://www.bethinking.org/truth-tolerance/introductory/heaven-hell-eternal-life-is-jesus-the-only-way.htm This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Alex Banfield-Hicks. It was the second of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Alex Banfield-Hicks This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Alex Banfield-Hicks. It was the second of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Alex Banfield-Hicks This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. Alex Banfield Hicks Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-953-1 This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Alex Banfield-Hicks. It was the second of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Alex Banfield-Hicks This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southa http://www.bethinking.org/truth-tolerance/introductory/heaven-hell-eternal-life-is-jesus-the-only-way.htm This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Alex Banfield-Hicks. It was the second of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Alex Banfield-Hicks This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Alex Banfield-Hicks. It was the second of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Alex Banfield-Hicks This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. Alex Banfield Hicks Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-953-2 You gotta have faith! 3. A look at the public sphere, ideas and faith Christians are often accused of using 'faith', as opposed to 'reason'. In reality, all people use both faith and reason. This has major consequences for intellectual debate and public http://www.bethinking.org/what-is-apologetics/introductory/you-gotta-have-faith-3-the-public-sphere-ideas-and-faith.htm You gotta have faith! 3. A look at the public sphere, ideas and faith Christians are often accused of using 'faith', as opposed to 'reason'. In reality, all people use both faith and reason. This has major consequences for intellectual debate and public policy issues. For it means that there is no such thing as 'objectivity'. Everyone brings their faith to the discussion table. Lilian Ladele is dismissed from her role as a registrar because of... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:28:22 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-921 This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Orlando Saer. It was the first of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Orlando Saer This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton Universit http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/introductory/good-bad-or-mad-who-really-is-jesus.htm This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Orlando Saer. It was the first of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Orlando Saer This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Orlando Saer. It was the first of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Orlando Saer This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. Orlando Saer Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:48:28 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-952-1 This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Orlando Saer. It was the first of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Orlando Saer This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton Universit http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/introductory/good-bad-or-mad-who-really-is-jesus.htm This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Orlando Saer. It was the first of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Orlando Saer This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. This talk was given at a Southampton Christian Union lunchbar by Orlando Saer. It was the first of three talks in their Big Issues series. © 2011 Orlando Saer This resource is reproduced on bethinking.org by the kind permission of Southampton University Christian Union. Orlando Saer Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:48:28 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-952-2 In the lexicon of modern sins, 'thou shalt not be certain' seems firmly established as a cardinal offence. Mike Ovey looks at why this has happened and explores the sins of certainty and uncertainty. "Thou shalt not be certain" "Forgive http://www.bethinking.org/truth-tolerance/intermediate/thou-shalt-not-be-certain.htm In the lexicon of modern sins, 'thou shalt not be certain' seems firmly established as a cardinal offence. Mike Ovey looks at why this has happened and explores the sins of certainty and uncertainty. "Thou shalt not be certain" "Forgive us for our sins of certainty." It was a certainly a striking prayer to hear at a communion service and I had little doubt who it was aimed at. I was not sure whether to be amused or take off... Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-951 William Lane Craig responds in a public lecture to the claims in Stephen Hawking's recent book The Grand Design. Speaking to a capacity audience at St Andrew the Great church, Cambridge, Prof Craig outlined the weaknesses of the central arguments of t http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/advanced/bill-craigs-lecture-the-origins-of-the-universe-video.htm William Lane Craig responds in a public lecture to the claims in Stephen Hawking's recent book The Grand Design. Speaking to a capacity audience at St Andrew the Great church, Cambridge, Prof Craig outlined the weaknesses of the central arguments of the book. Rev Dr Rodney Holder, an astrophysicist, responded to Prof Craig. This lecture was a part of The Reasonable Faith Tour 2011 sponsored by UCCF, Damaris & Premier Christian Radio. . ... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:55:51 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-948 Over the ten days of The Reasonable Faith Tour, nearly 8,000 people attended live events, seeing William Lane Craig engage in four debates and numerous lectures. Every event was filmed and the Sheldonian Theatre lecture has already been edited and placed http://www.bethinking.org/what-is-apologetics/introductory/helping-fund-the-reasonable-faith-tour.htm Over the ten days of The Reasonable Faith Tour, nearly 8,000 people attended live events, seeing William Lane Craig engage in four debates and numerous lectures. Every event was filmed and the Sheldonian Theatre lecture has already been edited and placed onto YouTube. It has received nearly 25,000 views in just two weeks. The Imperial College event was webstreamed live and was then placed directly onto YouTube. Apart from the live viewings at ov... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:59:59 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-947 After Bill Craig's lecture at Imperial College on The Reasonable Faith Tour, he was interviewed by the student television station, stoictv. Interviewer: Samuel Horti Filming and Editing: Tosin Ajayi Picture clicking sound: Joe Letts A transcript o http://www.bethinking.org/what-is-apologetics/introductory/bill-craig-interview-at-imperial-college.htm After Bill Craig's lecture at Imperial College on The Reasonable Faith Tour, he was interviewed by the student television station, stoictv. Interviewer: Samuel Horti Filming and Editing: Tosin Ajayi Picture clicking sound: Joe Letts A transcript of the interview is also available. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:33:16 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-946 Straight after the Reasonable Faith Tour, Bill Craig attended The Southern Evangelical Seminary's 2011 National Conference on Christian Apologetics, Charlotte, NC. In an interview with Frank Turek, Dr Craig reflected on the various debates and events of t http://www.bethinking.org/what-is-apologetics/introductory/bill-craig-reflects-on-the-reasonable-faith-tour.htm Straight after the Reasonable Faith Tour, Bill Craig attended The Southern Evangelical Seminary's 2011 National Conference on Christian Apologetics, Charlotte, NC. In an interview with Frank Turek, Dr Craig reflected on the various debates and events of the Reasonable Faith Tour as well as the state of play of apologetics in the UK. Towards the end of the interview, Dr Craig encourages people to set up local apologetics groups. If you're already... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:42:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-945 The Colour Red Author: Sophie Lister Keywords: Human nature, evil, fame, conscience, hope Film title: We Need To Talk About Kevin Director: Lynne Ramsey Screenplay: Lynne Ramsey and Rory Stewart Kinnear, based on the book by Lionel Shriver St http://www.bethinking.org/culture-worldview/introductory/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin.htm The Colour Red Author: Sophie Lister Keywords: Human nature, evil, fame, conscience, hope Film title: We Need To Talk About Kevin Director: Lynne Ramsey Screenplay: Lynne Ramsey and Rory Stewart Kinnear, based on the book by Lionel Shriver Starring: Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller Distributor: Artificial Eye (UK); Oscilloscope Pictures (USA) Cinema Release Date: 21 October 2011 (UK); 27 January 2012 (USA) Certificate: R... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:23:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-943 You gotta have faith! A look at knowledge, science and faith Christians are often accused of using 'faith' as opposed to 'reason' — which (it is said) thinking people use. But in fact, it's quite the opposite. We will see in this article that 'all trut http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/you-gotta-have-faith-2-knowledge-science-and-faith.htm You gotta have faith! A look at knowledge, science and faith Christians are often accused of using 'faith' as opposed to 'reason' — which (it is said) thinking people use. But in fact, it's quite the opposite. We will see in this article that 'all truth is God's truth'. Last month, we saw that Christians and non-Christians alike use faith, reason and evidence in forming their view of the world. Christians exercise 'true' faith, whereas others... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:34:54 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-920 Richard Dawkins was invited by the Oxford University Christian Union to defend his book The God Delusion in public debate with William Lane Craig in the Sheldonain Theatre, Oxford on Tuesday 25th October 2011. The invitation remained open until the la http://www.bethinking.org/who-are-you-god/advanced/bill-craigs-lecture-is-god-a-delusion-at-the-sheldonian-video.htm Richard Dawkins was invited by the Oxford University Christian Union to defend his book The God Delusion in public debate with William Lane Craig in the Sheldonain Theatre, Oxford on Tuesday 25th October 2011. The invitation remained open until the last minute. However, Dawkins refused the challenge and his chair remained empty. Craig then gave a lecture to a capacity audience on the weaknesses of the central arguments of Dawkins' book and re... Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:50:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-942 At the end of his lecture at Imperial College, Professor William Lane Craig discussed the oscillating universe model with a number of students. Another member of the audience filmed this on his phone and this can be viewed below or at http://youtu.be/nqNA http://www.bethinking.org/who-are-you-god/introductory/bill-craig-on-the-oscillating-universe-model-video.htm At the end of his lecture at Imperial College, Professor William Lane Craig discussed the oscillating universe model with a number of students. Another member of the audience filmed this on his phone and this can be viewed below or at http://youtu.be/nqNA--5skiI. © 2011 birdieupon We are grateful to 'birdieupon' for making this clip available. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:48:00 +0000 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-941