Ben Fromson – Betting on God, Together – Lecture 6
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 ➨
Watch Video ➨
Ben Fromson – “You Want It Darker” Valuing life with(out) Faith – Lecture 5
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 ➨
Watch Video ➨
Ben Fromson – The Problem of Evil and the Cost of the Solution – Lecture 4
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 ➨
Watch Video ➨
Ben Fromson – God of the Philosophers – Lecture 3
Many philosophers have tried to demonstrate that God exists. Say that they are right – so what? This lecture will argue that the “God of the Philosophers” is far from indifferent, and even worthy of worship. We will focus on two things God might do for us, concerning morality and religious experience. ...
Log In Register
Why God (Probably) Exists: An Introduction – Lecture 2
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 ➨
Watch Video ➨
Does a Real God Really Matter? Should Jews do Theology – Lecture 1
Continuing the quest with Ben Winton Fromson Simon Eder in the Chair We were delighted to introduce Ben Winton Fromson who, following a much applauded presentation at the new books of Louis Jacobs site launch at JW3, lead an important on-line session. Sunday 26th July at 5.30 – 7.00pm Should Jews do theology? Why not…...
Log In Register
Being Jewish Today
Event took place 15th December 2019 Simon Eder Interviews Rabbi Tony Bayfield Q&A ...
Log In Register
Rabbi Francis Nataf and Rabbi Chaim Weiner
Event took place 7th November 2019 ...
Log In Register