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Professor Lord Harries of Pentregrath - Religion and the Public Sphere
Date and Time: Thu 24 May 2012, 17:30 - 18:45 (1.5 hours)
In this lecture as part of the University's Faith and the City Programme Lord Harries will discuss Religion and the Public Sphere.
Some suggest we live in a secular society. But do we? We certainly live in a society in which there are a number of vibrant religions. The lecture will suggest that it is important to our democracy that all religions should make their contribution to the formation of public policy. But should they try to do so in the religiously neutral language of “public reasoning” or should they bring their own religious perspective into the public arena? How far is it possible to build up an overlapping consensus or are there some fundamental differences?
Richard Harries was Bishop of Oxford from 1987-2006. On his retirement he was made a Life Peer, (Lord Harries of Pentregarth), and he continues to be active in the House of Lords. He is Gresham Professor of Divinity, and also an Honorary Professor of Theology at King's College, London. He is the author of a number of books on the interface of Christian faith and the wider culture.
This event is free of charge but places must be booked in advance. Entry is by e-ticket only.
To book a place email faithandthecity@bradford.ac.uk or call 01274 234009
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