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AFS Reading Group (Book Club) The Atlanta Freethought Society is proud to announce the formation of the
AFS Reading Group. The Reading Group meets monthly to read and discuss interesting books covering a variety of topics – including arguments in favor of freethought, the political and social impact of fundamentalism, alternative religions, philosophy, evolution, early church histories, personal spiritual journeys, and other topics of interest to participants. To keep updated on the Reading Group meetings,
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eNews list (use the Contact Form) to receive updates on this
and other AFS activities. For
other inquiries about the Reading Group, please contact
the Reading Group Co-Chairs, Forrest Greene and Brian Shriver at
bookclub[at]atlantafreethought.org. Feedback
from some attendees... "It
was a good kick-off event. We talked about books, authors, and
broad topics relating to atheism which might serve as fertile
ground for future books or discussions." --Paul (10/18/07) "I
really enjoyed it! I will definitely attend the next
meeting!" --Michelle (10/18/07) Upcoming
Meeting Topics May
22, 2008 The group is reading and will
discuss the book Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Also, a
video of Ms. Ali appearing at last year’s Atheist Alliance
International Convention in Washington, D.C. will be shown.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Forrest Greene or Brian
Shriver at
bookclub [at] atlantafreethought.org. New
Location: Wordsmiths Books in downtown Decatur, 141
E Trinity Place, Decatur 30030, 404-378-7166 (for directions
only). One block from the Decatur MARTA Station.
[Google Maps]
Prior
Meeting Topics January
24, 2008 At
this meeting each attendee will present a book to the group that
they have read or are reading, and point out a particular
ethical or moral challenge. It is our hope that this will be a
pleasant change from religious dogma to a more reasoned ethical
discussion.
December
13, 2007 "Atheist
Manifesto" by Michel
Onfrey
November
15, 2007 The
first book for the group to read and discuss is “God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons
Everything”, by Christopher
Hitchens. Hopefully this controversial book should start the group off with a real bang!
We hope you will join us for a thought-provoking and enjoyable evening.
October
18, 2007 This
first meeting will be a time to meet to get to know others in
the group and discuss future plans for the Reading Group, including recommended books and choosing a suitable location for future meetings. Attendees are encouraged to bring ideas for books to read.
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