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INTERFAITH DIALOGUE

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FAITH TODAY

GIMME THAT ORGANISED RELIGION |Colin Sedgwick

IS RELIGION MORE THE PROBLEM THAN THE ANSWER? |John Senter Compere

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GIMME THAT ORGANISED RELIGION |Colin Sedgwick

• According to Sedgwick, what is the common perception of organized religion in contemporary society? How does he describe the trend of people moving away from traditional religious institutions?
• What are some of the criticisms Sedgwick makes about organized religion?
• What does Sedgwick mean by "private religion"? How does he differentiate it from organized religion?
• How does Sedgwick characterize the motivations behind private religion? What does he imply about the nature of commitment in religious practice?
• Why does Sedgwick emphasize the importance of community in religion? How does he connect this to the concept of true religion?

• What does Sedgwick mean when he states that true religion is "inescapably corporate and unashamedly down-to-earth"?
• What does Sedgwick refer to as the "spiritual placebo effect"?
• How does he describe the relationship between commitment, responsibility, and spiritual fulfillment?
• In what ways does Sedgwick argue that organized religion is essential for a deeper spiritual experience?

IS RELIGION MORE THE PROBLEM THAN THE ANSWER? |John Senter Compere

• How did John Senter Compere's upbringing and experiences as a minister shape his views on religion?
• What does Compere mean when he states that religion gets a "free ride" in society?
• According to Compere, what are some historical events or conflicts that he attributes to religious beliefs? How does he argue these events have shaped societal views on religion?

• How does Compere argue that morality can exist independently of religious beliefs?
• While Compere critiques religion, does he acknowledge any positive aspects of religious belief?
• What does Compere suggest about the need for public discourse on religion?

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• глубокие и личные знания
• инсайд

• священник
• священнослужитель
• проповедник
• слуга

• открытый вопрос
• спор
• вступительное слово

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• правило
• принцип
• максима
• закон

• интеллектуальное общение
• дебаты
• дискурс
• беседа

• евангелическая проблема
• вопрос

• религия получает свободу действий
• остается вне дискуссий
• получает свободу действий

• примитивные допущения

• Religion's Reputation
• Impact of Religion on Society
• Morality Without Religion
• Dialogue on Religion