Religious Pluralism
One of the most perceptive analysts of the consequences of pluralism for the Christian churches is Lesslie Newbigin, who is able to draw on…
Some Problems with Pragmatism
What do we mean when we say something is true? That it corresponds with reality or that it 'works'? And does it matter which of these we…
Francis Schaeffer's "True Truth"
A reflection on the life of Francis Schaeffer, particularly getting into his ideas on Truth and their relevance for today.
Freud's Dad & Dawkins' Delusion – C.S. Lewis Responds?
"You would think that wouldn't you?" By way of Freud's Father complex and Dawkins' memes, Melvin Tinker examines how C.S. Lewis might…
Pluralism, Relativism and Tolerance
Dick Keyes reflects on the three ideas of Pluralism, Relativism and Tolerance and the relationship between them. He argues that there is…
Assumptions Behind Derrida's Theory of Deconstruction
Derrida lays many of his presuppositions out in a hard but very important essay called 'Structure, Sign and Play' in the Discourse of the…
Postmodernism and the Uniqueness of Christ
There are two elements in our title. Postmodernism and the uniqueness of Christ. What do we mean by them? What exactly is postmodernism?…
Preference or truth?
How do you respond when someone says 'Being a Christian is good for you, but I don't need that'? A look at the ramifications our…
What is Faith? Does belief require warrant?
This workshop will consider the relationship between faith and reason, what might count as evidence for religious claims, and the…