Christian Ethics: Behaving in Public

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr of Carthage

Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr of Carthage

Almighty God, who gave to your servant Cyprian boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Nigel Biggar, the Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at Oxford University, has written Behaving in Public to explain to ordinary, intelligent Christians why they should resist the false choice between “conservative” theological integrity and “liberal” secular consensus. If you are tired of the polarities of contemporary politics, this book can show a way beyond—a way of being (as one reviewer put it) theologically serious without being sectarian or intolerant.

The book has five chapters. Each week, Father Austin will introduce some key arguments from the chapter of the evening. There will be time for questions.

Sept. 13 Integrity, Not Distinctiveness
Sept. 20 Tense Consensus
Sept. 27 Which Public?
Oct. 4 Can a Theological Argument Behave?
Oct. 18 So, What Is the Church Good For?

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