Unitarian & Free Christian Bible Discussion

Our discussion on Monday 6th December Alex Bradley will be leading our discussion. He writes: 2 Timothy 3.14-17 and 2 Peter 3.15-18. The first passage says that “all scripture is inspired by God”, the second speaks of things in Paul’s letters that are “hard to understand”. Of course, we do not know whether the writer of 2 Peter conceived of Paul’s letters as being part of ‘Scripture’ (most probably not) but his letters (or some of them: if so which ones?) became part of the Christian ‘Scriptures’. Is ‘Scripture’ its own authority? Can it still be an authority (or authoritative in some sense) for Unitarians? We will discuss this, and other questions which may arise. An uncontroversial topic for Unitarians, of course! Photo credit and thanks: ‘Nothing Ahead’ on Pexels Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82378042367... Meeting ID: 823 7804 2367 Passcode: 460019

LIVING STONES: Jim Corrigall writes: On Monday evening, 29th November, we will look at a passage from the First Letter of Peter (1 Peter 2: 1-9), where the writer speaks of 'Living Stones'. What did the author mean by this term, and what was the point of his metaphor? How effective might it have been? And how is the term used today? ... and does it have any relevance for us? These are among the questions we will be discussing. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85292681199... Meeting ID: 852 9268 1199 Passcode: 987187

  This Monday's discussion is led by Maria Pap. She writes: On Monday, November 22 we will look at just one Bible verse, a very well known and oft quoted one: Mk 8:36. This saying of a controversial Teacher will be highlighted through the (re)interpretation given to it by another controversial figure : the Austrian writer Peter Handke, winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize. Time: Nov 18, 2021 06:30 PM UK Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82450694810... Meeting ID: 824 5069 4810 Passcode: 547159

This Monday's discussion is led by Ben. He writes:   Bible discussion for Monday 15th November at 6.30 pm (I'll open up about 6.15 pm) We’ll be looking at Right vs Wrong. We'll be reading a few verses, but it would be useful to familiarise yourself with them beforehand if you have the time. 1 Corinthians 2:15 Matthew 7:1-5 Genesis 2:17 John 10:10 John 5:22 Which one resonates with you more? Objective or subjective morality? What does Right vs Wrong mean to you? How do we deal with (seemingly) contradicting biblical advice on judgement? What do you believe about the role of judgemental language? Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89771421364... Meeting ID: 897 7142 1364 Passcode: 695639

  This evening's discussion will be led by Bill Darlinson. He writes: Bible discussion for Monday 8th November at 6.30 pm (I'll open up about 6.15 pm) We'll be looking at the story of Bartimaeus in all three versions (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) and asking, 'Is this just another (!) miracle story or is it, (as Bill Darlison believes), one of the most important stories in the Bible?' We'll be reading all three versions during the session, but it would be useful to familiarise yourself with them beforehand if you have the time. Matthew 20:29-34 Mark 10:46-52 Luke 18:35-43 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84985958845... ID: 849 8595 8845 Passcode: 506360