Xt3 Podcast: SCENE 2010 - Pub Talks

Will Christianity be a minority religion? Will secularism become the dominant philosophical basis of our society? How can we strengthen Christian life in Australia?

Shayne Bennett is the Moderator of the Emmanuel Covenant Community in Brisbane and a Director of NET Ministries. He has been involved in evangelisation for many years and is a highly respected speaker in Australia and overseas.

Note: At the beginning of the talk Shane asked the audience who do you think shapes Australia's future? The responses from the audiecne are where the audio starts.

Witches, wizards, vampires, psychics, magic spells, and communication with the world of spirits...these themes dominate the popular stories of today. The occult and the New Age continue to fascinate and attract followers. Are we aware of the dangers?

Fr Terrence Mary Naughton is a Conventual Franciscan Friar who studies and speaks about the nature of the New Age.

Is beer, footy, sex and work all there is? What are the true qualities of a man? Robert Falzon will explore ways to build up a genuine Christian masculinity.

Robert Falzon is a founder of menAlive, a movement that helps men to renew their faith in God and encourages them to become an active force of renewal in society.

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This talk was held at Star Bar on Wednesday 14th July 2010.

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Women have a unique, life-giving role to play in society and the Church that includes, and goes beyond, the beauty of physical motherhood. What is the ‘feminine genius’ that Pope John Paul II acknowledged?

Karen Doyle, author of The Genius of Womanhood, along with her husband, Jonathan, founded Choicez Media. It seeks to empower young people with the knowledge, skills and motivation to make great choices in life.

This talk was held at St James Hotel on Wednesday 14th July 2010.

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Are faith and human reason mutually exclusive? Pope Benedict often speaks of the importance of the union of faith and reason as a cultural force. Professor Ramsey will explore this important and timely issue.

Prof. Hayden Ramsey is Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Sydney Campus of Notre Dame University and Executive Dean of Philosophy and Theology. He is a highly regarded philosopher and speaker.

This talk was held at Sanctuary Hotel on Tuesday 13th July 2010.

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Catholics who speak up on controversial moral issues are often accused of imposing their will on others. Can a person in public life speak from the viewpoint of their faith? What is the role of the Christian in public life?

The Hon. Greg Donnelly, MLC is Government Whip in the Legislative Council of NSW. He is a member on the Standing Committee on Social Issues, and Law and Justice. He has been active in engaging with moral debates in public life.

This talk was held at St James Hotel on Tuesday 13th July 2010.

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What is the key to a woman’s beauty? Exposure or grace? How can what we wear reflect our true Christian dignity?

Lucy O'Connell, MA (English), works in the book industry. Her life experience includes studies in philosophy, advocacy at the United Nations, pastoral work, writing for Catholic media, work for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (Archdiocese of Sydney) and the Maronite Eparchy of Australia.

This talk was held at Sanctuary Hotel on Monday 12th July 2010.

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