Christian perspectives on death and dying

A new project led by Cardiff University will provide opportunities for Christians from a wide range of backgrounds and different churches to explore issues around death and dying. As talking about death becomes less taboo and, at the same time, advances in medical technologies are making end of life decisions more complex, the initiative will examine the range of Christian perspectives on the issue. Funded by York grant-making charity Paristamen CIO, Christian Perspectives on Death and Dying includes a series of conferences to be held around the UK to promote public discussion of death and dying. Topics explored include: How people's values, beliefs and religious faith inform their wishes about care at the end of life? What an 'Advance Decision' is and what the different Christian perspectives on refusing life-prolonging treatment are? The social, ethical and theological debates around active 'Assisted Dying? The year-long project will be launched with the first two public conferences in Gloucester (5^th November) and Cardiff (16^th November) involving a wide range of speakers from religious leaders to experts in medical and legal aspects of end-of-life care. Confirmed speakers across the two conferences include: Rev'd Prof. Paul Badham (Trinity St David) Rev. Gareth Powell (Secretary of the Methodist Conference) Rev.