In the previous issue of Sofia I outlined the course of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life, dwelling in particular on his years of resistance to the Nazis in the 1930s and 1940s. In this article I focus on his theology, which still has the power to inspire and intrigue, 80...
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s execution by the Nazis. A Lutheran pastor and theologian, he opposed the regime and joined a plot to assassinate Hitler. A new film portrays his life as heroic, but fabricates events. This summation encourages deeper exploration of Bonhoeffer’s true influence and theology.
London local group in person meeting on Saturday 17th May at 11.00am
At the 2024 Sea of Faith AGM a motion changed the ‘tag line’ statement of purpose of the network. For the health of the network, it would be good for more members to engage with the decision, so here below we have two papers: one in favour of the change and one against.
The conference at Gladstone’s Library in late September – entitled Listen! A Discussion of the Sea of Faith – was the last of three events marking the fortieth anniversary of the Sea of Faith television series.
In our June session, Ian Stubbs introduced the topic ‘Assisted dying – My Death, My Decision’
Why is it that people who never worship in church can still love church buildings? Martin Spence explores these puzzling questions.