Catholic teachings delivered in a relaxed atmosphere

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  Where:  Pubs across Sydney
   When:  Mon 20 July - Thurs 23 July 2009
     Time:  7:30pm (3 sessions each night)
     Cost:  Free

Many people struggle to understand why the Church teaches what it does on certain controversial topics - other people want to hear the Church’s views so that they can form their own minds. The Pub Talks provide an opportunity for this and are a way in which the Church can be present in the midst of people’s lives - not just restricted to the four walls of the church building. The event will provide people with an informal and relaxed environment that people can engage with the important questions that are currently "in the air".

VENUES:
(1) Star Bar – the VIP Lounge
600 George St, Sydney
(2) St James Hotel – Mirabelle
114 Castlereagh St, Sydney
(3) Shark Hotel – Ante Bar
127 Liverpool St, Sydney

Monday 20th July 7.30pm

1/ The Christian in the Workplace: Fr Richard Umbers
What is the attitude that a Catholic should have on the value and dignity of work?  How does the Catholic witness to their faith and moral beliefs in the workplace?

2/ The Reasonableness of Faith: Raymond de Souza
Is Faith merely personal opinion or can it be presented and defended by the use of reason?

3/ Christianity & Politics: Greg Smith
How involved should the Christian be in the great social policy debates of our time?  Aren’t we simply imposing our own views

Tuesday 21st July 7.30pm

1/ Reincarnation: Fr Paul Glynn, SM
Reincarnation is becoming increasingly accepted as a way of understanding of what becomes of us after death.  How can we present Catholic teaching on the resurrection of the body?

2/ The New Age: Fr Terrence Mary Naughtin, OFM Conv
What is New Age?  What risks does it present for Catholic faith?

3/ Catholicism and World Religions: Fr Paul Stenhouse MSC
What approach do we take as Christians towards the great world religions?

Wednesday 22nd July 7.30pm

1/ Reclaiming Masculinity: Jonathon Doyle
What are the defining characteristics of a Christian Man?

2/ Feminine Genius: Sr Mary Madeline OP, Nashville Dominicans
What is the Christian vision of the nature of womanhood?

3/ Are Condoms the Answer: Chris Meaney
The Pope was recently heavily criticised in saying condoms are not the answer to the question of AIDS.  Why does the Church oppose the use of condoms?

Thursday 23rd July 7.30pm

1/ The Question of Creation vs Evolution: Eamonn Keane
Are creation and evolution diametrically opposed as ways of understanding the origins of the Universe?

2/ What is Truth?  Michael Casey
Is my truth as good as your truth and shouldn’t we just be tolerant of each?

3/ Marriage = Male + Female: Bernard Toutounji and Ailish McKeown
In the face of challenges to redefine the nature of marriage, why is it essential to see marriage as between a man and a woman?