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JUN 3

Philosophy and Prayer: pathways to God?

3 June 2023, Wrexham Quaker Meeting House

Is intellect incompatible with faith? During this day, we will challenge this assumption, using both logic and prayer to bring our whole selves into a spiritual space.

Drawing on a theological tradition of contemplation of the unknown, and accepting that there is much we cannot know, we will engage in wanton and fabulous speculation to stretch our imagination and bring our thoughts closer to the transcendent. We will play with ideas provided by the Christian tradition, especially the Design Argument for God's existence and the puzzle of bodily metaphors for God in the Bible. We may not convince anyone, even ourselves, of the answers we consider, but the process may lead us to a place of prayer we have not been able to reach in other ways.

Suitable for all kinds of believers, nontheists, and others who would like to experiment with using the intellect to connect to 'that of God within' and/or without. No prior knowledge of theology, philosophy, or the Bible is needed.

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For more information contact:

Woodbrooke

Telephone: +441217282360

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Date & time

Start: 10:00 on 3 June 2023

Finish: 16:00 on 3 June 2023

Location

Wrexham Quaker Meeting House
United Kingdom

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