In this thought-provoking talk, Dr George Locke explores how early Christian communities grappled with questions of sex, gender roles, and identity. Set against the backdrop of Greco-Roman culture, emerging theologies, and shifting social norms, the early Church held diverse and sometimes conflicting views on celibacy, marriage, purity, and gendered bodies.
Far from presenting a single moral code, early Christian thought expressed a wide range of perspectives—echoes of which can still be heard in today’s debates around gender, sexuality, and inclusion within religious traditions.
Dr George Locke is a member of Peterborough Humanists and an active volunteer with Faith to Faithless, a programme that supports individuals leaving high-control religions. She contributes to the programme’s research team and facilitates peer-led support groups both online and in person.
As usual the main topic will be followed by hot beverages, yummy biscuits and some friendly chat. We hope you can join us.
