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Happy New Year to all of our Members and Supporters!
This coming Saturday (14th January) we are very pleased to welcome Richy Thompson from the British Humanist Association to provide us with an update on the campaign against faith schools.
Also in this month’s Bulletin, an open letter to the Prime Minister, Bournemouth’s first ever Humanist civic funeral, Holocaust Memorial Day, prayers in the Council chamber and more opportunities to hear Humanist comedians.
In my Letter, you’ll find a short appreciation of Christopher Hitchens and women’s rights.
There’s still time to book up for Robin Ince in February but don’t leave it too late - lunch tickets are nearly sold out, and 'entertainment only' tickets are going fast too.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Best wishes,
David Warden
Chair, Dorset Humanists
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Thursday 26th January 7.30pm
Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth. BH9 1TW
An introduction to the radical ethical philosophy of Peter Singer, led by David Warden and Matt Coussell.
Philosopher Peter Singer helped launch the worldwide animal rights movement, and has also done significant work towards soliciting vastly more aid for the world's poor.
But is he justified in suggesting we are morally obliged to sacrifice many of our modern pleasures to reduce suffering?*
Are there limits to the demands that morality can make on us?
Come and join us for what promises to be a lively evening, as we investigate, debate and discuss Peter Singer’s challenging morality.
Everyone welcome!
Free entry (donations appreciated)
*If you’d like to get acquainted with Peter's views on our moral obligations to those in poverty, prior to this meeting, have a look at his short paper entitled, ‘Famine, Affluence and Morality’: http://homepages.wmich.edu/~bjr7864/Singer_famine.pdf
These ideas are developed more fully in his recent book, 'The Life You Can Save’ which has a corresponding website here: http://www.thelifeyoucansave.com/
If you can help us promote this event by displaying an A4 poster, please email Dave at DHcensus(at)hotmail.co.uk for a PDF copy.
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Saturday, 14th January 2.00pm
Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth. BH9 1TW
Is it really the job of publicly funded schools to instil their parents’ religious beliefs in children?
In the words of Ariane Sherine, “Children should be free to grow up in a world where they are allowed to question, doubt, think freely, and reach their own conclusions about what they believe”
In this presentation, the British Humanist Association's (BHA) Education Campaigner, Richy Thompson explains why faith schools are ‘unnecessary, discriminatory and divisive’. He will also provide us with a progress update on the BHA's continuing campaign against faith schools.
Everyone welcome!
If you can help us promote this event by displaying an A4 poster, please email Dave at DHcensus(at)hotmail.co.uk for a PDF copy.
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***Please note: This presentation replaces the previously advertised talk, ‘Religion Explained: Why some people just can’t help believing’ which has been rescheduled to April 14th 2011.
In this month's Bulletin and Letter: As the St Paul’s protest continues we consider how to tackle growing inequality. Come along to find out more at Kathryn Busby's presentation, 'Inequality Harms Everyone' on Saturday 10th December. Also in this issue of the Bulletin, what Humanists think of Christmas, information about how to become a Humanist chaplain, how to book up for our Darwin Day Special with Robin Ince at the BIC (complete booking form), whether veganism is ‘a step too far’, and what to do about prayers in the Council Chamber (with my views in the December letter).
Don’t forget you can also join our lively discussions on Facebook.
We hope to see you soon!
Festive greetings,
David Warden
Chair, Dorset Humanists
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We're sorry to announce that Liliane Apers will be retiring from running New Milton Humanists on 1st December 2011. and the group will be ceasing activities.
David Warden, Chair of Dorset Humanists said, “New Milton Humanists has provided an excellent outlet for talks and discussions for eight years and has been a valued member of our local 'family' of Humanist groups. We offer our thanks to Liliane for all the work she has put in and wish her an enjoyable and fulfilling 'retirement'”.
Saturday, 10th December 2.00pm
Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth. BH9 1TW
A presentation by Kathryn Busby of ‘The Equality Trust’.
People in more equal societies live longer, have better mental health and are more socially mobile but income inequality in the UK is among the highest in the developed world. Offering a wealth of supporting evidence, Kathryn will argue it is essential we take action now and reduce the gap between rich and poor to build a better society for all of us.
Everyone welcome!
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