By: Jason|16 April, 2013|Categories: Books|Tags: christian morality . Heath A Thomas . Jeremy Evans . matthew flannagan . Old Testament wars . Paul Copan . religious violence
Holy War in the Bible: Christian Morality and an Old Testament Problem comes out next month. Edited by Heath A Thomas, Jeremy Evans, and Paul Copan, the book offers a constructive response to the issue of divine judgment and religious violence by drawing upon biblical, ethical, philosophical and theological insights. We’re excited to see the collection of essays also includes…
Read more »By: Stuart|12 December, 2012|Categories: Debates|Tags: Auimatagi Joe Moeono-Kolio . AUSA . Bonnie Hartfield . Civil Unions . Colin Craig . Conservative Party . Ethics . Labour Party . LegaliseLove . Levi Joule . Louisa Wall . MandM . Marriage . Marriage Equality . matthew flannagan . Philosopher . Queer Rights . Same-Sex Marriage . sexual self-determination . Theologian . University of Auckland . Young Labour
On Tuesday, 2 October of 2012, The Auckland University Students Association (AUSA) held a debate on the controversial topic of same-sex marriage. The moot for the debate was “This House supports the legalization of same-sex marriage in New Zealand.” Those who filled the 600+ seat lecture theatre to capacity were treated to an electric atmosphere and night of stimulating arguments…
Read more »By: Jason|11 July, 2011|Categories: Local|Tags: Ethics . Glenn Pettigrove . John Hare . Mark Murphy . matthew flannagan . moral life . moral obligation . morality . theism
This July, those of us in Auckland will have the opportunity to hear some of the worlds leading Christian thinkers discuss the relationship between religion and morality. This issue is one that has long been the subject of debate in western culture. Some philosophers and social commentators argue that morality is entirely independent of religion and that faith is in fact…
Read more »By: Jason|29 March, 2011|Categories: Local|Tags: auckland university . debate . Lawrence Krauss . matthew flannagan . william lane craig
The Evangelical Union and the Reason and Science Society, along with Thinking Matters, will be streaming the upcoming debate between William Lane Craig and Lawrence Krauss at the University of Auckland on Thursday 31 March 1-3 pm. If you’re in the city and free for lunch, come along and join us for what should prove to be an interesting exchange.…
Read more »By: Stuart|20 September, 2010|Categories: Debates|Tags: atheism . Bible . Christianity . Conquest of Canaan . debate . Divine Command Theory . Ethics . God . matthew flannagan . morality . Raymond Bradley . theism
Footage of the debate between Raymond Bradley and Matt Flannagan.
Read more »By: Stuart|07 April, 2010|Categories: News|Tags: matthew flannagan . Michael Tooley . Reasonable Faith . Timothy McGrew . william lane craig
In the April Newsletter of Reasonable Faith, William Lane Craig acknowledges the valuable assistance that Matt Flannagan provided Craig in his preparation for his debate with Michael Tooley. It’s great to see Matt getting some well-deserved recognition for his philosophical work. We’re enormously pleased for him.
Read more »By: Jason|16 March, 2010|Categories: About|Tags: Dale Campbell . evolution . jeff tallon . matthew flannagan . Neil Broom . robert mann
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The audio from our first panel event at Auckland University on reconciling God and Science is now available.
Read more »By: Jason|02 March, 2010|Categories: Local|Tags: auckland university . jeff tallon . matthew flannagan . Neil Broom . robert mann . science
An event we’re hosting at Auckland University to discuss God and the discoveries of science.
Read more »By: Jason|27 February, 2010|Categories: Local|Tags: auckland university . forum . matthew flannagan . Neil Broom . science . tertiary student christian fellowship . Thinking Matters
Two exciting events that we’re organizing early next month with several New Zealand Christian scientists and thinkers.
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