People are anxious about the state of Planet Earth. Whales are choking on plastic waste. Forests are burning and insect species vanishing at an alarming rate. How does the Bible make sense of this groaning, broken world?

All kinds of wild and wacky things are said. Some say that creation care is foolish because this world will be destroyed when Jesus returns. Others believe that humans are vermin and should stop breeding and feeding. There are those who believe that mystical mindsets will solve all of our problems and those who are just confused.

This course will help you to be discerning, biblical and wise about the current ecological crisis and help you to apply your understanding to everyday living. It will be interactive and include talks, discussion, activities and refreshments.

Places are limited so early booking is advised.

About the speaker

Mark Roques is a Christian philosopher who tells stories.

As Director of RealityBites he has developed a rich range of resources for youth workers and teachers and has spoken at educational establishments, churches and conferences worldwide.

Mark is the author of four books and has written for the Baptist Times, RE Today, Youthscape, Direction magazine and the Christian Teachers Journal.

Course outline

20th October
How does consumerism lead to ecological destruction?

27th October
Why do some people blame the Bible for the current crisis?

3rd November
Why do some people worship trees?

10th November
How do mystics view trees and whales?

17th November
Why do deep ecologists believe that humans are vermin?

24th November
How does the book of Colossians give us wisdom and hope?

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