Posted by: Department of Theology and Philosophy
As Christians, we understand our faith to be based on the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and informed by Christian scripture, the traditions of the fathers and mothers of the faith, a reasoned understanding of our faith’s application to a modern world, and the experiences of the church community as a people seeking to follow Christ’s example. But how do we resolve questions of identity in a diverse modern world? How do we balance the authority of scripture with the realities of human brokenness and difference? Should issues of social justice, race, or economic inequity be ignored or considered by the modern church and if so, what ethical responsibilities does such a reality impose on us as Christ-followers? Join us for our next event:
Christian Identity and Questions of:
Money & Service”
Jesus discussed the issue of money frequently in the gospels and even identified it as a false god (Mammon). What is the responsibility of modern Christians with regard to money, tithing, service, social justice, and the use of time? Is it possible to be a capitalist and an authentic Christian? What are the challenges and benefits of a biblically informed view of money and the use of time in our modern world? Do we have a responsibility to the poor and if so, what requirements are imposed on us as Christ-followers?