Monthly topic: "Elevator Etiquette." A thorough analysis and discussion of the events and issues surrounding "Elevatorgate," the conflict between Richard Dawkins and Rebecca Watson, the treatment of women and minorities within the secular community, perceived or actual privilege, and potential reasons for inequality in participation. Speakers include: Alix Jules, Dr. Justin Fisher, Melanie Clemmer, Dr. Jean Kazez. Also appearing: The Faithless Companions.
Monthly topic: "Elevator Etiquette." A thorough analysis and discussion of the events and issues surrounding "Elevatorgate," the conflict between Richard Dawkins and Rebecca Watson, the treatment of women and minorities within the secular community, perceived or actual privilege, and potential reasons for inequality in participation. Speakers include: Alix Jules, Dr. Justin Fisher, Melanie Clemmer, Dr. Jean Kazez. Also appearing: The Faithless Companions.
Monthly topic: "Cultural Evolution and Religion." Dr. Justin Fisher conducts a group activity to learn how symbols and phrases change through cultural transmission. Dr. Zachary Moore talks about the possibilities for a new cognitive science of religion.
Monthly topic: "Wonder Woman and Science." Dr. Matthew Brown of the Center for Values in Medicine, Science, and Technology at the University of Texas at Dallas is the guest speaker. Also this month: music from Edward McGuire, a memorial for Pranoy "Kumar" Pradhan, and programs for children.
For our May Gathering, we talked about what "Parenthood" means as freethinking parents and families. Our special guest speaker was Dr. Jean Kazez, from the Southern Methodist University Philosophy Department.
For our April Gathering, we talked about what it means to "Spread Democracy" through electoral voting and popular revolutions. Our special guest speaker was Dr. Karisa Cloward, from the Southern Methodist University Political Science Department.
For our March Gathering, we talked about what it means to be "Closet Atheists" in modern American society, what we can learn from others who have been "closeted," and we also welcomed Ashley Paramore from the Secular Student Alliance.
For our February Gathering, we examined the effects of "Love and Irrationality" in the lives of freethinkers, and explored the meaning of marriage, and we also reflected back on the organization's first year.
For our January Gathering, we considered the global recognition that the DFWCoR's "Good Without God" bus advertisements received, and explored different ways that freethinkers can pursue goodness in their own lives.
To create a positive impact on our shared world, our mission is to provide a community that values and promotes a freethinking life unencumbered by the biases of tradition, dogma, and authority and that encourages people to live a reason and evidence-based life characterized by close fellowship, ethical contemplation, critical thinking, community service, and the appreciation of scientific knowledge and understanding of the
To create a positive impact on our shared world, our mission is to provide a community that values and promotes a freethinking life unencumbered by the biases of tradition, dogma, and authority and that encourages people to live a reason and evidence-based life characterized by close fellowship, ethical contemplation, critical thinking, community service, and the appreciation of scientific knowledge and understanding of the universe and our place in it.
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