The Limits of Morality?

Singer PosterThursday 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 

Singer 4These ideas are developed more fully in his recent book, 'The Life You Can Save’ which has a corresponding website here:  http://www.thelifeyoucansave.com/

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The Campaign Against Faith Schools

Saturday, 14th January 2.00pmFaith School Poster

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! 

Free entry (donations appreciated)

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.

December Bulletin and Newsletter

DW 6298984 (crop) 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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