Discussion Topics for OneKirk

The following list is made up of suggestions by members of OneKirk for areas of topical interest which could become discussion topics within OneKirk so as to encourage further discussion in the Church of Scotland on these issues.

  • Abortion (a compassionate response)
  • Assisted suicide
  • Atonement: The Purpose of the Cross
  • Children (giving biblical perspectives on rearing children in a non-punitive manner, for instance)
  • Christian Discipleship (what does it mean to follow Christ?)
  • Creation theology
  • Disability (seeing the whole person)
  • Dialogue and conversation with people of other faiths, or of none (exploring the meaning of spirituality)
  • Emerging forms of Church
  • Faith and politics
  • Family (what is family? Looking at how church can relate fully to single people, single-parents, couples, nuclear families, etc.)
  • Fertility issues (IVF)
  • Heaven
  • Hell
  • Human sexuality
  • Mission in Scotland in the 21st century
  • Premillennialism / Understanding of End Times (a response to the ‘Left Behind’ movement)
  • Reading the Bible (the following three points also relate to this topic)
  • Hermeneutics: methods of interpretation
  • Biblical Authority
  • Historical overview
  • Sabbath Observance (i.e. strict Sabbatarianism)
  • Schools (role of religion in schools and religious education)
  • Stem Cell Research
  • The role of Women in the church / home
  • The role of Men in the church / home
  • World Issues (Biblical perspectives on poverty, trade, etc.)

Suggestions

In order to let OneKirk fulfil its role to support Christians who seek a more inclusive, affirming and progressive Church of Scotland we would encourage suggestions for areas of thought, Biblical exploration, or topical concern that can be looked at in future OneKirk publications or articles.

This will be of great value to the OneKirk Working Group. Please submit your ideas and suggestions.

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