Is Religious Faith An Illusion?

A Retrospect of the “Jacobs Affair”. Introduction: What is Meant by God

If we cannot settle the God question, why live a life of faith? Honest theology may be a never-ending inquiry, yet there is a rational path to attaining a stable religious life. This lecture explored such a path, which can move an agnostic to start (or continue!) a lifelong religious quest – to be part… Continue Reading ➨

Most people believe that life is worth living and perpetuating, despite the ways in which one may suffer. But what justifies this outlook? This lecture will propose that the answer does not lie in intuition or pleasure, but in either a secular or religious faith. With Leonard Cohen’s final song in hand, we will ask… Continue Reading ➨

Horrendous things happen to decent people. Despite this fact, monotheists insist that their beliefs and practices are reasonable. Unfortunately, many Jewish educators think that it is enough to raise the issue, note the tension, and move on. This lecture aims to do better, and calls on other educators to do so too. We will explore… Continue Reading ➨

Presented by Ben Fromson Simon Eder in the Chair Sunday 26th July at 5.30 – 7.00pm Arguments for God’s existence are frequently associated with organisations miss-selling religious certainty. Also, most progressive religious people don’t see why they’re needed. This talk provides an argument for God’s existence, explains why such arguments are necessary and how they… Continue Reading ➨