Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism in Britain Project

I got an invite from the Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism in Britain Project to a day conference called Christian Fundamentalism and British Evangelicalism: Exploring the Relationship.

At the same time they asked me to publicise it. I was initially uncertain about doing so. I am quite determined that 42 not become in anyway commercial.

However, I have been thinking about it and after checking my diary again I have decided to go.

The Conference Information is all available as is a flyer (pdf).

The key speakers are:

• Professor Alister McGrath of King’s College, London
• • ‘Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism and Science’
• Dr Stephen Holmes of the University of St Andrews
• • ‘Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism and Theology’
• Professor David Bebbington of the University of Stirling
• • ‘Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism in Britain’

The conference will consider the ways in which Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism have expressed themselves in the social and historical conditions of Britain and
engage such questions as:
• Who have traditionally been Evangelicals and Fundamentalists?
• What doctrines have they upheld?
• What attitudes have they maintained?
• Have Evangelicals displayed the anger often considered characteristic of Fundamentalists?

The location is King’s College Chapel, London, on Tuesday, 15 December 2009. The cost is £10

It would be great if some of those who I have crossed swords with over the years (yes Adrian that would include you) were able to have a meet up at this conference.

Comments

[MadPriest]

Isn't this a bit like George W. Bush hosting the International War Crimes Tribunal?

[Dave]

No! Absolutely not.

I think this has the potential to be a honest appraisal which must be welcome.

I would not want to make any such comparison to a particular grouping of Christians. I don't think it helps dialog or progress of the kingdom.

[MadPriest]

Ah, but we all have our different kingdoms and we invest most heavily in our border patrols. Alister McGrath would have been in charge of Checkpoint Charlie.

[Dave]

I don't see it that way. But if you are right then it is even more important that those who believe in open borders attend the meeting so the voice of those on the other side can be heard.