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Chapel Service with Revd Nathan Eddy: Living 'as if'…

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Wed, 21 Jan 2026

18:15 - 19:00

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In a divided world, what difference can it make to live with integrity and hope? French thinker Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) famously argued for the advantages of belief in God, rather than for God's existence itself. What if living 'as if' something is true can help people of faith–and wider society as a whole? This chapel service explores the theme of living 'as if' in contemporary context, drawing from Pascal's philosophical insights about faith and belief. The service will feature a variety of ...

Event Highlights

  • Explores the philosophical concept of living 'as if' based on Blaise Pascal's famous argument
  • Features multiple speakers addressing themes of faith, integrity and hope in a divided world
  • Includes musical performances by Chapel choir, student musicians and College organist
  • Contemplative worship service in the beautiful Mansfield College Chapel setting

Speaker

Revd Nathan Eddy

Programme

18:15 - 19:00

Chapel Service with Revd Nathan Eddy: Living 'as if'...

Service featuring variety of speakers on the theme, plus Chapel choir, student musicians, and College organist

Organized by: Mansfield College

Contact: porter@mansfield.ox.ac.uk

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