Tag Archives: Religion

God

Posted by Dennis Hayes -

At our February East Midlands Salon, Dr Nicholas Joseph will open a discussion about why God won’t go away, and whether we really want Him to. Along with religion, Nicholas will talk about politics, and bring in animals and children.*

Nicholas is an historian. He is a senior lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at the University of Derby.

*Please note the coded admission that he lacks any relevant expertise

Date, Time and Venue. Thursday 19 February at 19.00 in the Brunswick Inn, Derby.

Tickets £3 (plus fee) on Eventbrite.

The New Atheism

Posted by Dennis Hayes -

The next Salon will be on held at 7 PM on Wednesday 6 February, also in the Brunswick Inn, when Dolan Cummings will discuss ‘The New Atheism’ and ask ‘What’s the point?’ To register, email: MailTheSalon@aol.com

From the controversy over teaching ‘intelligent design’ in schools, to arguments over prayers at council meetings or religiously based opposition to euthanasia, abortion or gay marriage, atheists have crossed swords with religious believers over a number of issues in recent years. And the critique is not limited to mainstream religion: champions of science, reason and evidence have also sought to expose the pretences of clairvoyants and alternative-health charlatans. Continue reading …