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Kuhn and Payne answer questions raised at the CCL event on christian community.

Payne explores what Christian community really is, and the challenges of Christian community. He stresses that we belong to one another only and solely through Christ.

Payne introduces the Centre for Christian Living.

Questions and answers relating to the CCL event Is God Green

Payne encourages the listeners to look at the issue carefully, in the same way as any other issue, reflecting on what the Bible has to say, and then looking at some practical implications. Windsor looks at our relationship with the world, both in caring for it, filling it and managing it. He argues that living for Jesus and putting off greed will be beneficial for the environment.

Shaw explores why is it complicated to talk about sexuality. He covers the three common understandings of sexuality : 1. Marital union 2. Having children 3. Giving pleasure He then explores aspects that are often missed including : 4. Appreciating God 5. Trailing heaven 6. Sexual difference being non-negotiable

Kuhn introduces the topic and speakers. Treweek introduces the challenges in addressing the topic, and the importance of having God's perspective as the most important perspective. Treweek explores whether living without sex is truly living, exploring the history between society and sex, including both the industrial and sexual revolutions. She shows from the Bible that heaven will not have sex, and thus that we should not be ultimate. Thomson explores if life without sex is realistic. He stresses the importance of walking by the Spirit, and he will give you the strength to overcome sexual sin. Thompson addresses questions raised by 1 Corinthians 7. Talk is followed by questions., Recorded during Victoria's lockdown before the single's bubble.

Kuhn introduces the topic and speakers. Morris explains where medical technology currently stands. Best explains the history around bioethics, embryos and the dangers around this thinking. Panel discussion around IVF, Christian ethics, and making counter-cultural choices. Talk is followed by question and answer.

Kallahan argues that religious freedom is a human right. He explores the history of human rights. Kuhn explores some deeper cultural issues. Kuhn argues that God made humans with agency and dignity. He explores how God gives grace to all of his creation, and that if life is taken, life is required. Kuhn explores the relationship, or separation, between church and state. Talk is followed by Q&A.

Payne looks at the history of the same-sex revolution and it’s relationship to the sexual revolution in the 1960s. Payne considers what sex is and what it is for, and that it is created by God. He explains why other types of sexual sin violates God's design for sex. Payne explains that we are at risk of being conformed by the world, and instead be transformed by the Gospel. He highlights some passages from 1 Peter to assist in living in a hostile world.