It reads like a science-fiction sequel, but in reality it's something far more powerful. The Dean of Sydney, Phillip Jensen, will be using the second Cathedral Easter Convention to tackle head on the topic most Australians are happy to ignore.
"The recent tsunami has raised the topic of judgement and people need to understand it in the broad context of the Bible," says CEC organiser the Rev Chris Moroney.
Mr Jensen, will be presenting "The Judgements of God' from 2.00 PM on Good Friday.
The principal of Moore College, the Rev Dr John Woodhouse, will be following up with the companion-topic, "The Grace of God' from 3.30 PM.
"I think judgement is always controversial for Australians," says Mr Moroney. "And the fact that Phillip has chosen to speak on "judgments', plural, highlight that there’s more than one way to understand the judgement of God."
The convention will cover the general judgement on the world because of Adam and Eve's sin, as well as specific judgments on individuals and communities.
"I think it’s very hard to be specific in any modern pronouncement but nevertheless there are judgements that relate to us," Mr Moroney says.
He said cathedral staff are not so much responding to a community need as a need they wish to create.
"Most Australians think of Easter as a time to get away and relax. But the government has given us a public holiday so we can focus on Easter. This is an opportunity to think about it at a deeper level and its implications for our lives."
Organisers are charging $5 to attend CEC 2 which includes complimentary parking at Wilsons Parking, 415-431 Kent St.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the cathedral reception on 02-92651661.
