Will we always descend into chaos?

The Kitchen Table - Episode 6

Thu 18 Jun 2020

Do humans beings inevitably descend into evil and chaos? It seems as though the veneer of civilisation is only skin deep. Are human beings destined always to fight. Will the mob always turn ugly? How can humanity be united and work together? In this episode of The Kitchen Table, David Robertson and Stephen McAlpine discuss the 1954 classic novel 'The Lord of the Flies' and the present day perspective that religion is part of the problem.

Resources to Consider:

Vishnal Mangalwadi – The Book that made your world.

The Real Lord of the Flies

Bible reference(s):

Ezekiel 36

With

David Robertson

David Robertson is an experienced presenter and debater on the place of the Christian faith in the public sphere, a prolific blogger at The Wee Flea and he was the minister at St Peter's Free Church in Dundee, Scotland for 27 years. Having come to Australia in 2019 to work with City Bible Forum, David now is employed by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney to help churches think about how they engage with their culture to communicate the good news of Jesus.

Stephen McAlpine

Stephen writes and speaks on issues of culture, social trends and religious beliefs. He has worked as a church pastor for three decades and has been a national communicator for City Bible Forum. Originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland, he's now based in Australia, and is currently doing a locum in Christchurch. He is married to Jill who is a Clinical Psychologist. His latest book, Being the Bad Guys, was 2021 Australian Christian Book of the Year.

Will we always descend into chaos?

The Kitchen Table - Episode 6

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