The Conventicle: McGrath vs Atkins: A Reminder

Who were the Puritans?

"A loosely organized reform movement originating during the English Reformation of the sixteenth century. The name came from efforts to 'purify' the Church of England by those who felt that the Reformation had not yet been completed. Eventually the Puritans went on to attempt purification of the self and of society as well."

(Mark Noll, "Puritanism", Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, 1984)

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

McGrath vs Atkins: A Reminder

Just a reminder that tonight is the scheduled debate between Alister McGrath and Peter Atkins hosted by the Philosophy Society and the Christian Union of the University of Edinburgh.

Title: "Darwin and humanity: Should we rid the mind of God?"

Time: Tuesday 13 March, 6pm

Place: George Square Lecture Theatre

About: A special debate between Alister McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University, author of "Dawkins' God" and "TheDawkins Delusion" and Peter Atkins, Professor of Chemistry at Oxford University, well-known atheist and supporter of Richard Dawkins. As seen on Channel 4's "The trouble with atheism".

Cost: All welcome. Admission free. Open to general public. Arrive early.

NB: Here is a link to a 1998 debate between William Lane Craig and Peter Atkins. Although, I've not listened to it.

1 comment:

Christopher J Coleman said...: I assume that they'll be taping this debate. If so, can ya'll let me know if it available online. Thanks. Souds like a great event, wish I could be there.; 8:55 PM