Taunton Christians Together address hot topics for Lent
Looking forward to the beginning of Lent, which commences on Wednesday
1 March, Christians in the Taunton will explore five of the hottest
issues facing society today.
Taunton Christians Together (TCT) is organising the special series of events to draw people together from faith communities and the wider public to reflect on some important subjects facing society in the early 21st century. TCT is the umbrella group uniting Christian churches of all traditions within the Somerset town and surrounding villages.
Using a debating chamber format the subjects addressed will include global warming, euthanasia, evangelism of other faiths, cloning and stem-cell research and the relevance of marriage. Each evening’s debate will involve a presentation by someone speaking in favour of a motion and another person opposing the statement with seconders from sixth formers of local schools. It is hoped that an atmosphere of mutual respect will ensure that the debates are impassioned but positive.
Announcing the series of topics to be covered during the five week programme, TCT’s Chairman, Reverend Dennis Cavaghan, said: “We are hoping that church and non-church people will engage seriously and level-headedly with some of the contemporary issues of today.”
The five debates are:
8 March
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes that global warming is the crisis of this and future ages.”
Venue: St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Church Square. 7.30 pm
15 March
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes that euthanasia is always wrong.”
Venue: St George's Catholic Church, Billet Street. 7.30 pm
22 March
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes that it is right for Christians to seek to evangelise people of other faiths.”
Venue: St James Parish Church, St James Street. 7.30 pm
29 March
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes cloning and stem-cell research are immoral.”
Venue: Taunton United Reformed Church, Paul Street. 7.30 pm
5 April
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes that marriage is the only right and Christian way for a man and woman to live together (in sexual union).”
Rowbarton Methodist Church, Greenway Road. 7.30 pm
Further details about the events from 01823 272931.
Adrian Prior-Sankey
Taunton Christians Together (TCT) is organising the special series of events to draw people together from faith communities and the wider public to reflect on some important subjects facing society in the early 21st century. TCT is the umbrella group uniting Christian churches of all traditions within the Somerset town and surrounding villages.
Using a debating chamber format the subjects addressed will include global warming, euthanasia, evangelism of other faiths, cloning and stem-cell research and the relevance of marriage. Each evening’s debate will involve a presentation by someone speaking in favour of a motion and another person opposing the statement with seconders from sixth formers of local schools. It is hoped that an atmosphere of mutual respect will ensure that the debates are impassioned but positive.
Announcing the series of topics to be covered during the five week programme, TCT’s Chairman, Reverend Dennis Cavaghan, said: “We are hoping that church and non-church people will engage seriously and level-headedly with some of the contemporary issues of today.”
The five debates are:
8 March
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes that global warming is the crisis of this and future ages.”
Venue: St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Church Square. 7.30 pm
15 March
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes that euthanasia is always wrong.”
Venue: St George's Catholic Church, Billet Street. 7.30 pm
22 March
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes that it is right for Christians to seek to evangelise people of other faiths.”
Venue: St James Parish Church, St James Street. 7.30 pm
29 March
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes cloning and stem-cell research are immoral.”
Venue: Taunton United Reformed Church, Paul Street. 7.30 pm
5 April
Taunton Christians Together's Ethical Lent Debates:
“This house believes that marriage is the only right and Christian way for a man and woman to live together (in sexual union).”
Rowbarton Methodist Church, Greenway Road. 7.30 pm
Further details about the events from 01823 272931.
Adrian Prior-Sankey
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