News from the United States reminds us of the power of right wing Christians to draw upon national myths. The Bible is used to reinforce what is described as the Judeo-Christian ethics with consequences for women’s rights, transgender people, ethnic minorities.

In these Zoom sessions on Tuesdays at 7pm, we will critically explore texts which are used to reinforce the right’s position. We will also see how the Bible itself can also be read to subvert patriarchy and discriminatory practice in the public square.

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Are we a Christian nation?

Following the religious ceremony, which installed Charles, as King of the United Kingdom there are legitimate questions to ask whether the UK’s institutions depend upon a Christian foundation. Does this have any meaning in a modern state? Is the role of the Church to reinforce state institutions and provide stability or is it to be a prophetic challenge to the state’s failings.

We will examine Bible texts, particularly from the Book of Ezra.

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