THEOLOGY AT THE BOTTLEWORKS:  One of The Journey's  cultural engagement ministries and a place where "the best conversations in town" happen!  

We invite you to join us this month as we discuss the topic "Gun Control In America", what role should guns have in American life, what rules might be helpful?  

THEOLOGY AT THE BOTTLEWORKS starts good conversations on issues that matter between people inside AND outside of Christianity.

Theology at the Bottlewords starts good conversations on issues that matter between people inside AND outside of Christianity. This month's discussion will be “Life, Death and Then What?”. What happens to us upon death? What difference does your view of an afterlife have on you? On our culture? On betterment in this life? Join us on Wednesday, June 16 at 7 PM at Schlafly Bottleworks. Please visit www.midrashstl.com for more information.

Wednesday, May 19, 7 – 9 PM at Schlafly Bottleworks

This unique discussion forum takes on the most important topics in our times, and attracts a remarkable diversity of views. Whether you lean left, right or center, join us to discuss "Living in the DisUnited States." Why is there such a liberal/conservative divide in our country? How wide is it, why and how does it affect America's progress and stature? Free and open to anyone. For more info, please visit  www.midrashstl.com.

The best discussion forum in town celebrates 6 years of “conversations that matter.”

“TATB” is a monthly event where we discuss issues relevant to the culture we live in, including topics that range from the economy and global warming to beauty and evil. Discussions take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7 – 9 PM at the Schlafly Bottleworks. Depending on the topic and the time of the year, attendance can be anywhere from 40 – 140 people.

Our next event is on Wednesday, April 21 2010.

Do movies matter? Some say they’re mere entertainment; others say they’re “low brow” compared to classical music, theater or books.

Here’s one measure of what matters: 41.3 million people watched the Academy Awards ceremony. Here’s another: the film “Avatar” has grossed over $2 billion thus far. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, movies are one of the most influential forces in American culture today. People see them, talk about them, enjoy them and absorb them deep into their memories and minds.

THEOLOGY AT THE BOTTLEWORKS: Have a good conversation on important issues with people both inside and outside of Christianity. This month’s topic is “What the “Best Pictures” Say About Us”, discussing this year’s Oscar nominees and their significance in reflecting or making culture. Are we making movies or are movies making us? Join us Wed., March 17, 7pm at Schlafly Bottleworks. For more info at www.midrashstl.com

An amazingly diverse conglomeration of people arrived at February’s “Theology at the Bottleworks”: atheists, agnostics, Christians, sunworshippers, Buddhists and Muslims. About 100 in total. What could bring out this array of people? Answer: the oldest and most important question a person can ask, “God or no God?” The “new atheists” like Richard Dawins are strident in voicing their disbelief, while believers are more engaged than ever in supporting their views in public. This discussion – held in a pub, no less – had all the makings of a philosophical fight club.

What we had instead was a fascinating evening. We started by talking about “god-ness”, i.e., what do we call God, and what attributes would a deity have?

THEOLOGY AT THE BOTTLEWORKS: Discuss important issues of our day with people both inside and outside of Christianity. This month’s topic is “God or No God?. Believers and nonbelievers in deity are getting more strident on the oldest and hardest question there is. Who’s right or wrong, on what, and does it matter? What’s at stake in the God Wars? Join us Wednesday, 2/17 at 7 pm at Schlafly Bottleworks. For more info, visit www.midrashstl.com.

The topic for January’s Theology at the Bottleworks was “Rights in America.” The night was fun, full of good conversation on a complex issue. The evening didn’t conclude with a consensus, but then that’s not really the point