Matters of Life & Death: Protestant Social Teaching 2: The ars moriendi, open casket funerals in Derry Girls, the end of Christendom and ethical quietism

Screenshot 2022-10-28 at 16.06.01

Resuming our conversation with Rhys Laverty from the Davenant Institute, we look at John’s contribution to the Protestant Social Teaching book – a chapter exploring post-Reformation tradition around death and dying. What might medieval and early modern approaches to the end of life be able to teach us modern Christians about how to die well? How was the hospice movement inspired by this, and how has it lost its way amid debates over assisted suicide? And what can the Protestant Church do if it wishes to renew its interest and investment in ethics and social teaching?

Want to read more? REGISTER FREE for Premier Unbelievable? Membership!

If you are already a Member  or have an account  with another Premier website, you can SIGN IN now.

 

Register for a FREE Premier Unbelievable? Membership

Be equipped to confidently defend your Faith, tackle untruths and demonstrate that the Gospel is good news for everyone.

Membership includes unlimited access to the website, a weekly newsletter, bonus content and much more.

 

To continue reading REGISTER FOR FREE MEMBERSHIP