R.E.Conference 2014: Is God Dead in the 21st Century?!
“Does God exist? What is God like? Can we know God?”
In the 19th Century, Friedrich Nietzsche famously said “God is dead.” In today’s culture you could be forgiven for thinking that this is true; the increased polarisation of wealth and the increasing consumerist, highly individualised approach to the world has resulted in God being at best an outdated concept and at worst a hindrance to a fruitful, secular developing society.
During the R.E. Conference, a team of volunteers working with YFC Llandudno and Ysgol John Bright, helped pupils explore and discuss their own ideas about the ‘God-question.’
The Conference ran over 2 days and was a great success. The pupils were challenged to think about, explore and discuss in an open and non-judgmental manner, with each other and the volunteers, what they thought about the existence of God and what that might signify for them.
Icebreakers, games, quizzes, discussion points, videos, and songs were all incorporated in a motivating and engaging manner. The aim of the conference was to challenge the students to think clearly about what they believe and why; whether they are atheists, agnostics or theists.
The pupils came in at the start of the day with a mixture of trepidation and bewilderment, but all left with a much more positive feeling and outlook, having communicated openly and freely ideas of faith and its relevance to their lives. Some had more questions than when they started the conference, but that’s a good thing. After-all, God says, “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” (Jer 29:13)
A massive thank you to everyone who helped at the event to make it such a success.
Not only to the volunteers who helped guide the discussions during the 2 days, not only to Bryn Morfa Caravan park for hosting the event, and not only to the staff of Ysgol john Bright, but also YOU, our faithful supporters, who support us spiritually in prayer and financially by your generous giving.
Great events such as this, that profoundly impact the lives of young people in our area, would not be possible without you.
