No More Special Pleading
Openness to LGBT people and their issues is basic to Christianity.
- 23 January - 24 April, 2025
- 19:30 - 21:30 French Time
- 4 Sessions Online
- £70 for all sessions
- £20 for single session
James has written an important new book on this topic which shapes the profile of ‘being Christian’ today. In four sessions, he will look at the main themes of the book – called You can, if you want to. They will include finding our way into the heart of basic Christianity through the traditional Christian account of how to learn about reality, the social history of how same-sex relations have been treated. He will also look at how the supposedly anti-homosexual “clobber” biblical passages, often used against LGBT people, actually have nothing to do with what we mean by “homosexuality”, and so should not bother anyone’s conscience. This is a refreshing wake-up course for any who like their false scruples of conscience relieved and their minds challenged.
Leader
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James Alison
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James Alison is an English-born Catholic Priest, theologian, and author. His life’s work has been exploring the richness of Catholic Theology through the thought of René Girard, the groundbreaking French thinker about desire and violence. Quietly acknowledged by many in high authority in the Catholic and other churches, James has never failed when necessary to face down Church authority in an honest discourse about what it means to be gay in the Church, - he lives to tell the tale! He has taught often in the WCCM, including presenting the John Main Seminar and travels worldwide as a preacher, lecturer and retreat giver. He lives in Madrid, Spain.
Register for the Full Series
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Opportunity to meditate at the start of each session
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Time to interact with the speakers
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Unlimited access to recordings (single sessions registrations give 1 year access)
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Registration form at bottom of page
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Schedule of Dates & Speakers
23 January 2025
Recovering Basic Christianity
20 February 2025
Christianity, Creation and approaching reality
20 March 2025
How did we get here on matters LGBT?
24 April 2025
Detoxifying the Clobber texts
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What's Included
Q&A with the Speakers
In each talk, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speaker
Access to Recordings
By registering, you'll be given access to the talks' recordings
Meet Fellow Meditators
Whatever the stage of your journey meet fellow meditators with whom to reflect and share your thoughts about this series in a safe environment
Meditate Together
We offer the opportunity to meditate together at the start of each session
Full Series Registration
- Unlimited access to recordings
- Get access to the series private page with extra resources by the speakers
- Opportunity to share your reflections with other participants
Single Session Registration
- Unlimited access to recordings
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Concessions
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