How might churches respond to polarised politics or nationalist narratives? Join a half-day session to unpack the theology & ideology....

Who is it for? Anyone

How might churches respond to polarised politics, culture wars, or nationalist narratives? Join a half-day session to unpack some of the theology and ideology behind Christian Nationalism, that will help churches and leaders to recognise its influence, understand its theological roots, and navigate challenging conversations with confidence, wisdom, and compassion. This session will include space to consider your own context, and how you can strengthen healthy discipleship, rooted in the gospel and committed to the flourishing of all.

This learning event is hosted by the Social Justice (Discipleship) Team, with CMD.

Led by Rev. Dr Helen Paynter: Executive Dir. of the Centre for the Study of the Bible and Violence. An Old Testament scholar by training, Helen works on the interpretation of biblical violence, and the weaponisation of the Bible in a violent world. Since 2022 she has been leading a project looking at the use of Scripture and Christian imagery by far-right groups and has authored and edited several books on this issue.

Lunch is provided.

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