Walter Brueggemann

David Wynd2020, bible, Human, Imagination, Influencers and Prophets, Old Testament, Politics, Sabbath, Sunday@thePub, Walter Brueggemann Leave a Comment

Born in Nebraska in 1933, Walter Brueggemann is an Old Testament theologian, St Louis Cardinals fan and for some, one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of the last 40 years or so. He uses a practice called rhetorical criticism (basically looking at the meaning behind words, phrases, images, gestures, performances, texts, films etc that people use to communicate) …

Peter Singer – Influencer and prophet?

Rob Wylie2020, Eating, Environment, Influencers and Prophets, Peter Singer, Poverty, Sunday@thePub, Veganism Leave a Comment

Hi folks, how ya doing? This week we are meeting at the Kittiwake from 8.00pm, it would be great to see you. We continue with our series on ‘Influencers and Prophets’. This week we consider the work of Peter Singer… Who I hear you cry! Peter Singer is an Australian moral philosopher who specialises in applied ethics. This is the …

Mahatma Gandhi

Rob Wylie2020, Influencers and Prophets, Mahatma Gandhi, Sunday@thePub Leave a Comment

Hi folks, I hope you are well, this week we are meeting at 8.00pm at the Crescent Club in the upstairs front lounge. This week we are thinking about Mahatma Gandhi… Born in January 1869 – he was a lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and into political ethics. He is also known for his non-violent resistance that led to India’s independence from …