We were thrilled to have Prof Tina Beattie address us on the topic of just war and pacifism – looking at the ethical dilemmas posed by current global conflicts, as part of our Big Questions series. Tina has written and researched extensively on Catholic approaches to just war and pacifism. As always, Tina left us…
In the context of the ‘Big Questions’ that we’re examining, one of the biggest questions related to resources is to do with their just allocation. The question is relevant at both macro (international) and micro (national/local) levels particularly when resources are scarce, such as Covid vaccines during the pandemic. The question raises all kinds of ethical…
HOW FAR DO YOU GO: WHAT ARE THE LIMITS OF PROTEST AND DIRECT ACTION AS A LEGITIMATE EXPRESSION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH? Christians are called to stand up for the oppressed and to speak out against injustice. Protest, nonviolent direct action and civil disobedience are important parts of our Christian tradition that have strong Biblical…
We were hugely grateful to Megan Knowles from Jesuit Refugee Service, and to James, Michael, Florence and Basirat who shared their experiences as refugees seeking asylum in the UK. A moving and informative session which you can see or watch again below. TALK BY MEGAN KNOWLES (JRS) Are you curious about the different sides of…
Discussing ‘today’s big questions’ needs wisdom and the art of spiritual discernment. As an introduction to our new theme, we were thrilled to welcome Dr Jessie Rogers who spoke to us about wisdom and discernment and gave us key pointers for journeying wisely together. Seeking wisdom together – with Dr Jessie Rogers (St Patricks,…