Conversation #5 The search for a universal theology... |
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![]() The fifth of our video conversations is focused on the thinking of Catholic priest and archaeologist, Dr Eugene Stockton, and the ideas he introduces in his book "The Deep Within: Towards an Archetypal Theology". This conversation was recorded in collaboration with the Blue Mountain Education & Research Trust. The first part was recorded as part of the wider conversation with our four panellists at Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School, Lawson, NSW, on 17th November 2013 and a second conversation with the publishers of Catholica, Amanda McKenna and Brian Coyne, was recorded in Fr Stockton's study at Lawson on 3rd January 2014. Series Navigation: Conversation #1 | Conversation #2 | Conversation #3 Watch the video conversation here or on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?OpwpFvRWFy4 We will publish these videoed "conversation starters" each Monday for the next six weeks with the exception of Christmas week. The first conversation today is a general introduction that helps introduce the entire series. In the following two weeks the panellists discuss in further detail some of their observations from their own research and books as to why such large numbers of people seem to have lost interest in institutionalised religion. The final three conversations, to be published after Christmas, will focus on the changing spiritual landscape. These authors would seem to share the common perception that while participation is declining interest in the spiritual or numinous side of life is very much alive. Their conversation in the final three programs focuses on how the spiritual landscape is changing in more positive ways. Conversation #1 introduced the panellists and we repeat below further background information on this page. We have also opened up a moderated discussion at the bottom of this page you can contribute your responses to the discussion. Hopefully there will also be contributions in our own more restricted forum for registered members. Series Navigation: Conversation #1 | Conversation #2 | Conversation #3 Background Information about the Facilitator & Panellists...
Credits and Thank Yous... The Conversations were recorded at Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School at Lawson in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, on Sunday, 17th November 2013. We extend our thanks to Michael Cowley, Principal, and the staff and community at Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School for the use of their facilities. We extend our thanks to Stephen Crittenden and the panellists: Eugene Stockton, David Tacey, Peter Todd and Kevin Treston. The books of these authors are available from Amazon, Fishpond and The Book Depository through the Catholica Spiritual Marketplace [LINK] Producer, Director, Editor: Brian Coyne With thanks to the Committee of the Blue Mountain Education & Research Trust: Eugene Stockton (founder), David Maguire (chair), Len Blahut, Brian Coyne, Anne Fitzgerald, Tony Griffin, Chris McGillion, Terry O'Donnell, Laurie Woods, Allan Walsh. For assistance with catering and general assistance on the day of filming: Michael Cowley, Liz O'Callaghan, Carol & Len Blahut, Amanda McKenna, Allan Walsh. Music by Amanda McKenna: "Breath of Creator" (composer & singer); "Theologica" (composer & performer). People footage for opening titles sourced from Vadim I. Filimonov [youtu.be/6iuNSa4lJoA]. Original Footage from the Hubble Space Telescope [www.spacetelescope.org] sourced from David Schombert's tribute video to the space telescope: [youtu.be/Un5SEJ8MyPc]. Underwater footage sourced from Dakuwaqa's Garden – Underwater footage from Fiji & Tonga: [youtu.be/mcbHKAWIk3I]. Series Navigation: Conversation #1 | Conversation #2 | Conversation #3 Brian Coyne, Editor 06 Jan 2014 What are your thoughts on this commentary? ©2013Brian Coyne |
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This is a story of how the southern Blue Mountains and Burragorang Valley were named. The historic cornerstone of this project was an ex-convict input which lasted a few decades and of local Aboriginal names which perforce must compress a fifty thousand year old culture.
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