--- title: The 500 Project date: 2020-10-28T13:16:00+00:00 author: Lyla Hadlow canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project" section: Pages --- The Reformation changed everything — from work, the church, the modern state, democracy, free speech, capitalism, individualism, liberalism, the Enlightenment and many other areas of life have been revolutionised by the Reformation. Every aspect of our daily lives looks different because of a young revolutionary from Saxony. We have invited a series of guests to help us look at that impact from various angles. We hope you enjoy the journey. [ ![A Catholic Perspective on the Reformation](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Moutain](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/moutain.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/a-catholic-perspective-on-the-reformation) [#### A Catholic Perspective on the Reformation ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/a-catholic-perspective-on-the-reformation) As part of the ‘500 Project’ we have asked a range of contributors from across the spectrum to stimulate and challenge our thinking. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/a-catholic-perspective-on-the-reformation) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/a-catholic-perspective-on-the-reformation) [ ![Reimagining the Reformation](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Church](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Church_2020-12-01-165317.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/reimagining-the-reformation) [#### Reimagining the Reformation ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/reimagining-the-reformation) As part of the ‘500 Project’ we asked a range of contributors from across the spectrum to stimulate and challenge our thinking. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/reimagining-the-reformation) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/reimagining-the-reformation) [ ![Embracing Diversity While Recognising Our Common Identity](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Nicola Brady](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/NicolaBrady.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/embracing-diversity-while-recognising-our-common-identity) [#### Embracing Diversity While Recognising Our Common Identity ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/embracing-diversity-while-recognising-our-common-identity) We won't always agree with all they write, but that’s the point. This piece is by Dr. Nicola Brady, General Secretary of the Irish Council of Churches. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/embracing-diversity-while-recognising-our-common-identity) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/embracing-diversity-while-recognising-our-common-identity) [ ![What the Reformation and Facebook share](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Image asset](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/image-asset.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/what-the-reformation-and-facebook-share) [#### What the Reformation and Facebook share ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/what-the-reformation-and-facebook-share) our Research Assistants will be offering their reflections on the pieces that we have recently posted as part of the 500 Project. First up is John McGrath. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/what-the-reformation-and-facebook-share) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/what-the-reformation-and-facebook-share) [ ![In Christ Alone](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Jimmy chang 38190](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/jimmy-chang-38190.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/in-christ-alone) [#### In Christ Alone ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/in-christ-alone) Joey Robinson reflects on the pieces that we have recently posted as part of the 500 Project. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/in-christ-alone) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/in-christ-alone) [ ![Luther's Example is Still Driving our Faith](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Greyson joralemon 299984](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/greyson-joralemon-299984.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/luthers-example-is-still-driving-our-faith) [#### Luther's Example is Still Driving our Faith ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/luthers-example-is-still-driving-our-faith) This piece is by Rev. Noble McNeely, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This article also featured in the Belfast Telegraph. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/luthers-example-is-still-driving-our-faith) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/luthers-example-is-still-driving-our-faith) [ ![Us and Them?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Chrisarticle](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Chrisarticle.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/us-and-them-1) [#### Us and Them? ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/us-and-them-1) Chris Anderson, one of our Research Assistants offers his reflections on the 500 Project. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/us-and-them-1) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/us-and-them-1) [ ![The Reformation and Human Rights](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Damilola Image](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DamilolaImage.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/the-reformation-and-human-rights-1) [#### The Reformation and Human Rights ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/the-reformation-and-human-rights-1) This piece is by Damilola Makinde, who is completing her Masters in Human Rights law. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/the-reformation-and-human-rights-1) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/the-reformation-and-human-rights-1) [ ![A Reformed Legal Culture?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Johnlarkinimage](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/johnlarkinimage.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/a-reformed-legal-culture-1) [#### A Reformed Legal Culture? ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/a-reformed-legal-culture-1) This piece is by John Larkin QC, the Attorney General for Northern Ireland. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/a-reformed-legal-culture-1) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/a-reformed-legal-culture-1) [ ![Do We Still Need a Reformation Here?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Paulcoulter](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/paulcoulter.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/do-we-still-need-a-reformation-here) [#### Do We Still Need a Reformation Here? ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/do-we-still-need-a-reformation-here) A piece by Dr Paul Coulter, who trained as medical doctor and lectures at Belfast Bible College. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/do-we-still-need-a-reformation-here) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/do-we-still-need-a-reformation-here) [ ![Are We Still Waiting for Reformation in Ireland?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Wallacethompson](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/wallacethompson.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/are-we-still-waiting-for-reformation-in-ireland) [#### Are We Still Waiting for Reformation in Ireland? ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/are-we-still-waiting-for-reformation-in-ireland) This piece is by Wallace Thompson, who is a member of Caleb, the Evangelical Protestant Society and a former special advisor. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/are-we-still-waiting-for-reformation-in-ireland) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/are-we-still-waiting-for-reformation-in-ireland) [ ![Heart Speaks to Heart- are theological disputes an unaffordable luxury as a generation is lost?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Brettlockhart](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/brettlockhart.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/heart-speaks-to-heart-are-theological-disputes-an-unaffordable-luxury-as-a-generation-is-lost) [#### Heart Speaks to Heart- are theological disputes an unaffordable luxury as a generation is lost? ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/heart-speaks-to-heart-are-theological-disputes-an-unaffordable-luxury-as-a-generation-is-lost) This piece is by Brett Lockhart QC, who for many years attended the Presbyterian Church and is now on a senior lay figure in the Catholic Church.50 [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/heart-speaks-to-heart-are-theological-disputes-an-unaffordable-luxury-as-a-generation-is-lost) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/heart-speaks-to-heart-are-theological-disputes-an-unaffordable-luxury-as-a-generation-is-lost) 1 [2](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/page/2 "Go to page 2") [ ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/resources/the-500-project/page/2 "Next page")