The Test of Faith project is touring the country to help the church answer some of the questions being thrown up by New Atheists.
The tour starts on Monday at the Aberdeen School of Christian Studies and ends on 19 May at the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.
It is being aimed at pastors, youth and small group leaders, and evangelists to resource and encourage them.
“The New Atheists – (‘God Delusion’ author Richard) Dawkins et al – are throwing up questions many church leaders don’t feel equipped to answer – particularly questions of science and faith,” said Ruth Bancewicz, Director of the Test of FAITH project.
“The question of whether science and faith are compatible is not going to go away, and the Church needs to be ready to give an answer. This tour will enable that to happen.”
The Test of FAITH project is an initiative of the Faraday Institute, which produces resources for the church on issues of science and Christianity.
Tour dates:
1 March
Aberdeen School of Christian Studies
2 March
Holy Trinity, St Andrews
9 March
LST, Northwood
10 March
Trinity College, Bristol
11 March
St Johns, Nottingham
21 April
Cliff College, Sheffield
27 April
International Christian College, Glasgow
19 May
London Institute of Contemporary Christianity
On the web:
www.testoffaith.com
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