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Pub Theology Recap January 5

Great night at the pub last night. Nine of us grabbed a pint and settled in for a good discussion, huddled around the table as if seeking respite from the snow drifts just outside.

A. showed up, who promptly styled himself ‘kinda the local guru.’ Then quickly thought better of it and shifted to ‘kinda the local guy.’ He’d been reading up on the history of Islam and… Continue reading

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Pub Theology Recap May 19

An interesting night last week. If I remember right, I can’t remember what we discussed. So no recap, just the sheets:

Topics:

1. ‘The meal table is the birthplace of culture.’
How are we shaped by our eating practices?

2. “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”
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Pub Theology Recap March 10

The topics:

1. How can deprivation connect us to God?

2. Ignatius: “We must never seek to establish a rule so rigid as to leave no room for exception.” Never?

3. Does God force people to believe in him? Or does he let them choose? Discuss the differences.

4. “Trust in God could impose an additional burden…” Could it? How so? Continue reading

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Pub Theology Recap March 3

The Northern Hawk Owl amber ale in the cask set the tone for a nice, low-key evening of discussion, with some potentially hot topics. Great to have the wisdom of a philosopher again in our midst (C), not to mention the always insightful Presbyterian contingent (D and N), the resident a-theists (S & R), some new voices of wisdom (S, K and M!), and some of us who just like beer (J & A, and B). Continue reading

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Pub Theology Recap Feb 24

A nice night of discussion at Right Brain Brewery, with old and new friends, and a nice pint of Pie Whole – brewed with a whole apple pie from Grand Traverse Pie Company – a nice applely, caramelly, pumpkiny brew. … Continue reading

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Pub Theology Recap Feb 10

We had about a dozen people at Pub Theology last night over at Right Brain Brewery in the Warehouse district.

There’s nothing like coming in from the cold in Northern Michigan to a good brew and good conversation with friends and strangers! Continue reading

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