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MONTHLY GATHERING Note to
parents: Child care is available at the Monthly Gatherings!
Please RSVP so we know to alert our child
care volunteer.
April
19, 2008 The
Emergence of Modern Art We are very excited to welcome artist and professor of philosophy Dr. Fernando Casas as our speaker. Dr. Casas taught at Rice University and now lectures at the Women's Institute and around the country on Spanish art and on the history of ideas in western civilization. He will present a talk, with slides, on The Emergence of Modern Art from Velasquez to Picasso. Be sure to come and join us because he is a wonderful speaker! Note: Two days before his talk, the evening of April 17th, is the opening of his next exhibit at Gremillion Gallery. This is a great opportunity to go and see some of his own work before meeting him on Saturday.
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prominent Humanist/Atheists, and The program
will concentrate on two videos of interviews with some prominent atheists
along with an excellent overview of "The Humanist Lifestance."
One video is from Bill Moyers' new PBS program "Bill Moyers
Journal" where he interviews Jonathan Miller. The subject mainly was
a description and short clips from Jonathan's BBC program from 2004 titled
"A Brief history of Disbelief." The second video is from a
Charlie Rose show where he interviews Christopher Hitchens and discusses
Hitchen's new book, "God Is Not Great."
Defending
Humanist Morality
in a Religious Society This presentation will look at issues such as: The difference between atheism and moral systems such as Humanism, the purpose of morality, why should we be moral?, objectivity and morality, and more. The presentation will be preceded by fellowship and followed by what is sure to be a lively and interesting discussion so please join us!
Humanist
Perspectives on Healthcare in the U.S. Each panelist will give his view on the healthcare system in the U.S., it's problems, and possible solutions. The presentation will be preceded by a reception with fellowship and followed by what is sure to be a lively and interesting discussion so please join us!
Chinese
Medicine and the Influence of the Tao Huy Xuan is a nationally certified and licensed in Texas to practice Oriental Medicine-Acupuncture. He works at the Memorial Hermann Wellness Center and has a private clinic near Rice Village. He is also a practitioner of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. The presentation will be preceded by a reception with fellowship and snacks, and followed by questions and discussion. Please join us!
This Gathering was preempted by a special event: "Humanist Themes in Star Trek" by Star Trek screenwriter and assistant to Gene Rodenberry. Susan Sackett. Click HERE for more details.
Europe
and Western Civilization in the Modern Age Dr. Daily will give a talk on "The Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution" from material by Dr. Thomas Childers of the University of Pennsylvania. The event will be preceded by a reception with snacks, announcements, and an inspirational reading. It will be followed by group discussion, so please join us!.
November
17, 2007 Parents
Note: HOH Elections and Discussion of Five-Year Plan November is the Gathering in which HOH members elect their officers and often vote on other matters. We will be voting on President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. We will also be voting for a member of the Development Committee and on a newly drafted Five-Year Plan (5YP). Please take a moment to review the plan before attending [LINK HERE]. Before voting on the 5YP, we will be having a presentation and discussion of it. This plan will have a great impact on who HOH will be and what we will be doing as an organization in the near and far future. After discussion and possible amendments, we will have an up or down vote on the document. This document will be released soon to the membership so they'll have a chance to view it before the Gathering. While only dues-paying members may officially vote - the input, ideas, and participation of all attendees is encouraged, including new faces!
December
15, 2007 NOTE:
The Monthly Gathering for December will be CANCELLED in lieu of our annual Click the link to learn more and attend!
January
19, 2008 Humanist
Ethics: A Search For The Good A summary of the Humanist values and ethics of Hume, Kurtz and other Humanists. We will explain how positivism, pragmatism, relativism, and personalism feature into them. We'll also discuss what that means in our lives and for the Humanists of Houston as an organization.
February
16, 2008 The
History of Humanist Values and How Morals Change Over Time The changes in morality over time cannot be described by one simple theory, but we can describe contributing factors that play a role in that change. This presentation will explain how Humanist values developed and how they were reclaimed by Western societies. Please join us for the presentation, as well as a reading by Sheila Finch, questions & discussion, and fellowship!
March
15, 2008 SPECIAL WELCOME GATHERING! ALL NEWCOMERS AND THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY MADE CONTACT WITH HOH ARE WELCOME TO COME AND MEET WITH LONGTIME MEMBERS AT THIS SPECIAL 'WELCOME' GATHERING! Why this Gathering is Special, and why YOU shouldn't miss it: 1) New Location: 2) New Format: 3) Newcomers: 4) Longtimers: So please come out to see the things happening at HOH! Everyone is welcome :)
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