Reading Time: < 1 minute Okay, so this might be out of the question to the majority of my audience, those good people being the wrong side of the pond 9culturally, historically, morally…:) heh!), but I am giving a talk to the Dorset Humanists (the largest humanist group in the UK, no less) on the Resurrection. Here are the details: […]
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A Coronavirus Conversation: Philosophy, Psychology and Politics for You
Reading Time: < 1 minute As I have mentioned, I gave a talk on coronavirus to the Dorset Humanist group online last night (for the benefit of one commenter here, the biggest humanist group by membership in the UK). The talk was wide-ranging and I had some fantastic feedback – so it went down well. Thanks to them for hosting, […]
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A Coronavirus Conversation, Tonight @7:30pm
Reading Time: < 1 minute I am giving a talk to Dorset Humanists tonight about the coronavirus pandemic. Please pop along (all times are BST UK time)! The following details are from the meetup page (which includes the ID and password when you log in): Details: A Coronavirus Conversation: Philosophy, Psychology and Politics Join us at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. […]
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An Evening of Humanist & Atheist Poetry & Music for your Enjoyment
Reading Time: < 1 minute At the end of last year, myself and a friend (and his son) performed an atheist poetry and music evening for the Dorset Humanists 20th Anniversary celebrations. I’ve only just realised now that it was recorded. Here it is for your delectation. The music is only being picked up on the camera audio so it […]
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My Opening Speech in Last Night’s EU Debate
Reading Time: 6 minutes As mentioned, I was on a three person panel defending remaining in the EU against three others arguing for leaving. The debate was in the context of humanism, especially as it was hosted by the Dorset Humanists, in Bournemouth. I was tasked with going first for Remain, and thought I’d introduce a little psychology and a […]
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On the Panel for an EU Debate for Dorset Humanists
Reading Time: 2 minutes Just to let anyone know here that I am presenting in an EU debate in Bournemouth tonight. It is taking place at the Green Hotel for the Dorset Humanists. The details follow: Humanism shares many values with the European Union (EU) such as liberty, equality, human rights, democracy, the rule of law, economic prosperity, and peace. […]
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My understanding Islam debate now available online – please check it out!
Reading Time: < 1 minute I recently had a fascinating debate with David Warden of the Dorset Humanists concerning Islam, which I have written fairly extensively about. The debate was really well-mannered and a pleasure to be involved with. Thanks to the Dorset Humanists for hosing and inviting me. Here it is:
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My “Understanding Islam” talk went very well
Reading Time: < 1 minute I had a debate of sorts in my last talk to the Dorset Humanists on Thursday night. It was really interesting, and I am thankful to DH for inviting me and providing a thoroughly stimulating environment to discuss these things. As mentioned in previous posts, my talk was based roughly on my blog post about”True Islam” and violence, and I spoke first with DH’s David Warden following me and countering my view with a more liberal and accepting approach to Islam.
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Understanding Islam
Reading Time: < 1 minute Sorry I have been quiet, but I have been preparing for a talk to the Dorset Humanists on Islam. This will be a co-presented evening which will feature me putting forward my case that Islam naturally tends towards violence on account of the role model of Muhammad and the provenance and content of the holy […]
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New Talk – “The Case for God on Trial” went down a treat
Reading Time: < 1 minute I gave my first talk of this name this week to Dorset Humanists, covering five different arguments (4 against God and 1 for), allowing for audience participation after each argument. Personally, I really enjoyed it – disseminating some quite intricate, at times, philosophical and theological arguments to a popular audience, though with some well-qualified members […]