A event held at PRSC on Tuesday 16th January. The event starts at 18:30.
(Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested minimum donation of £3.00 in order to help cover venue costs. There are some limited free tickets as well for people who will struggle to contribute this.)
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"When I feed the poor they call me a saint. When I ask why so many people are poor they call me a communist." - Hélder Câmara
This week we look at liberation theology: a combination of Christian social teaching and Marxist socio-political analysis.
Many proponents of liberation theology were involved in Latin American revolutions and activism but the focus on the oppressed worldwide has led to the approach being applied to black and queer liberation, amongst other strands of social justice. Does it mean anything to say that 'Jesus was a communist?' Is organised religion always inherently oppressive? What can socialists learn from the way that the Church still manages to reach and influence the world's poor an oppressed worldwide?
Suggested (but optional!) reading/listening:
- these two episodes of The Magnificast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wQfpOIgmdc6U816VNl1lp?si=88fc1eed7ecb42c0 / https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MCXdIkUP0vTnqdzTIng61?si=47cb52c51de74218
- this episode of Bread & Rosaries: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HeNsBe2QLsB3uOxj8Ge4o?si=321cef4b75c54354
- Chapter 20 of The Gospel in Solentiname: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-l9SRHimd_QvULVF7mQZlQftrb8Wdkwt/view?usp=drive_link
Doors open from 6pm for a 6:30pm start.
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What is the relationship between religion and socialism? Should there even be one? What can a largely secular movement take and learn from faith traditions? How can leftwing and faith communities work together to improve society today?
Each month we will pursue a different set theme with the discussion based loosely around a choice of reading – Introductory, further and podcast options will be available to suit your expertise, interests and time constraints.
Over the course of the year we intend to cover the Marxist approach to religion, the history of how religious and leftwing political movements have influenced each other and start to consider what the modern left could learn from religious practices.
We welcome participation from all people: those of all faiths, all political beliefs and none are invited to join the discussion.
The sessions will mostly be run in a P4C (Philosophy for Communities) format which means that they are interactive and participatory with the content and direction of the session decided democratically.
Don’t worry if you’re worrying about managing to complete the reading. Do your best. Turning up and taking part is more important.
The sessions will take place at 6:30pm on the following Tuesdays: Jan 16th, Feb 13th, Mar 12th, and Apr 9th.
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Bristol Transformed is a grassroots, volunteer-run, socialist education group. Bringing together activists, trade unionists, and everyone who wants to learn, we’re creating the space to discuss the most important issues facing us, equipping us with the skills and knowledge to transform Bristol and the world.
We run an annual festival of politics, arts and culture in May, and weekly events throughout the rest of the year. Find all our events here: https://hdfst.uk/bt-calendar-23-24
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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"When I feed the poor they call me a saint. When I ask why so many people are poor they call me a communist." - Hélder Câmara
This week we look at liberation theology: a combination of Christian social teaching and Marxist socio-political analysis.
Many proponents of liberation theology were involved in Latin American revolutions and activism but the focus on the oppressed worldwide has led to the approach being applied to black and queer liberation, amongst other strands of social justice. Does it mean anything to say that 'Jesus was a communist?' Is organised religion always inherently oppressive? What can socialists learn from the way that the Church still manages to reach and influence the world's poor an oppressed worldwide?
Suggested (but optional!) reading/listening:
- these two episodes of The Magnificast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wQfpOIgmdc6U816VNl1lp?si=88fc1eed7ecb42c0 / https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MCXdIkUP0vTnqdzTIng61?si=47cb52c51de74218
- this episode of Bread & Rosaries: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HeNsBe2QLsB3uOxj8Ge4o?si=321cef4b75c54354
- Chapter 20 of The Gospel in Solentiname: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-l9SRHimd_QvULVF7mQZlQftrb8Wdkwt/view?usp=drive_link
Doors open from 6pm for a 6:30pm start.
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What is the relationship between religion and socialism? Should there even be one? What can a largely secular movement take and learn from faith traditions? How can leftwing and faith communities work together to improve society today?
Each month we will pursue a different set theme with the discussion based loosely around a choice of reading – Introductory, further and podcast options will be available to suit your expertise, interests and time constraints.
Over the course of the year we intend to cover the Marxist approach to religion, the history of how religious and leftwing political movements have influenced each other and start to consider what the modern left could learn from religious practices.
We welcome participation from all people: those of all faiths, all political beliefs and none are invited to join the discussion.
The sessions will mostly be run in a P4C (Philosophy for Communities) format which means that they are interactive and participatory with the content and direction of the session decided democratically.
Don’t worry if you’re worrying about managing to complete the reading. Do your best. Turning up and taking part is more important.
The sessions will take place at 6:30pm on the following Tuesdays: Jan 16th, Feb 13th, Mar 12th, and Apr 9th.
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Bristol Transformed is a grassroots, volunteer-run, socialist education group. Bringing together activists, trade unionists, and everyone who wants to learn, we’re creating the space to discuss the most important issues facing us, equipping us with the skills and knowledge to transform Bristol and the world.
We run an annual festival of politics, arts and culture in May, and weekly events throughout the rest of the year. Find all our events here: https://hdfst.uk/bt-calendar-23-24
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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