November 23, 2024
Religion

‘Between Heaven and Hell’ at Camden church

What did John F. Kennedy, Aldous Huxley and C.S. Lewis have in common?

They all died on the same day, Nov. 22, 1963.

And all three believed in different ways that death was not the end of human life.

Suppose they were right and suppose they met after death: How might their conversation go?

This is the premise of “Between Heaven and Hell” by Peter Kreeft.

It will be performed at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Camden at 7 p.m. Friday, March 17, and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18. The church is located on the Camden village green at 29 Chestnut St.

Finding themselves in an ethereal stopping-place between mortal life and the hereafter, these three men decide to debate three prominent perspectives on spirituality in our culture.

Kennedy (played by Adam Kohlstrom) argues for a modernist, humanistic spirituality.

Huxley (Blaikie Hines) employs his learned Oriental and Hindu world views, arguing that all religions are essentially one.

Lewis (Chris Finn) defends traditional Christianity, what he famously called “mere Christianity.”

The public is invited and there is no charge. Refreshments will be served at intermission. For information call 236-2195 or 236-0818, or visit www.c-s-b-c.org/play.html.


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