Activities
DAH marched with our banner in the Parade to Support the Food Bank at the May 21,
2011,
Wilmington Grand Prix. We also had a table with literature available.
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DAH members attended a Friggatriskaidekaphobia 2011 Party on Friday,
May 13, 2011. The party was sponsored by the Freethought Society.
See pictures and a terrific write-up in the Freethrought Society
September-October 2011 newsletter.
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2011 Calendar
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November
Mon., Nov. 7
, 7:00 pm, "Preachers who are not believers," in the Montgomery Auditorium (basement) of the Free
Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia PA. This presentation by Linda LaScola will highlight the
results of a pilot study by Dr. Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola. The presentation is sponsored by the
Freethought Society.
Sat., Nov. 19, 1:30 pm,
GOD GETS IN THE WAY and CONSTANTINE'S SWORD, Woodlawn Library, 2020 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805.
GOD GETS IN THE WAY
, is a critique of myth and superstition as represented by religion and spirituality. Presented by Dave Martin, who will be
reading excerpts from his forthcoming essay series, "Cats in a Dog's World". During his talk, Martin will
attempt to explain how all religions are based on parables which, in themselves, are grounded on fear and ignorance of
the natural world.
MY HEART ATTACK ... Last Tuesday, Nov. 1st, as I laid myself down to sleep, I experienced a major heart
attack. 911 was called and I ended up on the operating table, where a stent was inserted into my groin.
During the procedure my heart began to fibrillate. I was asked to cough, which I did several times before I
passed out. My heart stopped beating. For the next 15 seconds I experienced a near death experience,
just 15 seconds of nothingness. More on that during God Gets In The Way on Nov. 19th.
Posted [on Meetup] November 5 at 11:42 AM by David Martin.
CONSTANTINE'S SWORD
is a documentary exploring the dark side of Christianity by James
Carroll, a former priest and National Book Award winner. In the film, he discovers the terrible legacy
that stretches from Emperor Constantine's vision of the cross as a sword to genocidal anti-Semitism to
Christianity's influence on American foreign policy. Following the presentation, participants are
encouraged to discuss the lecture and documentary at the Freethinkers Forum which will take place
beginning at 5 p.m. at the Dead Presidents Restaurant, a block and a half from the library on Union Street.
Sat., Nov. 19, 5:00 pm, Freethinkers' Forum
, Dead Presidents Bar & Restaurant,617 N. Union St., Wilmington DE 19805.
REMINDER: The end of the year is coming and membership dues are payable, extending your membership to
December 31, 2012. Dues are $25 for members of the American Humanist Association and $35 for all others.
Make your check payable to "Delaware Association for Humanism" and mail to DAH, PO Box 165, Wilmington, DE 19899.
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December
Dec. 10
, Note: No discussion group in Newark this month.
Sat., Nov. 19, 5:00 pm, Freethinkers' Forum
, Dead Presidents Bar & Restaurant,617 N. Union St., Wilmington DE 19805.
REMINDER: The end of the year is here and membership dues are payable, extending your membership to
December 31, 2012. Dues are $25 for members of the American Humanist Association and $35 for all others.
Make your check payable to "Delaware Association for Humanism" and mail to DAH, PO Box 165,
Wilmington, DE 19899.
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2012 Calendar
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January
Jan. 14, 3:00 pm, Discussion, "The Philosophy of Humanism
, Newark Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark, 420 Willa Rd., Newark DE 19711.
Sat., Jan. 21, 5:00 pm, Freethinkers' Forum
, Dead Presidents Bar & Restaurant, 617 N. Union St., Wilmington DE 19805.
Sun., Jan. 29, 2:30 pm, Annual Meeting
, Woodlawn Library, 2020 W 9th St Wilmington DE 19805.
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February
Sat., Feb. 18, 5:00 pm, Freethinkers' Forum
, Dead Presidents Bar & Restaurant, 617 N. Union St., Wilmington DE 19805.
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News
Look for events at our site on
meetup.com.
DAH's 2011 Annual Meeting was held Saturday, January 22, at the Kirkwood Highway Public Library.
Alan Palmer, James Presley and Glen Schmiesing were reelected to the DAH Board.
We have an on-going series of informal discussions on the Third Saturday of each month
at 5:00 pm at the Dead Presidents Bar & Restaurant, 618 N Union St Wilmington DE.
Our lecture/discussion series co-sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Newark (UUFN) and the Delaware Association for Humanism (DAH) meets at 3:00 pm on the
second Saturday each month at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark, 420
Willa Road, Newark DE 19711 (unless otherwise posted).
This series offers a philosophical examination of a wide range of questions in ethics and
value theory, with an accent on individual choices. The program
will allow an hour for discussion with
drinks and snacks provided. Donations are welcomed to help defray expenses.
See the
Brights Bulletin for Nov. 2010
. Let us know if you want us to continue to carry it on our website.
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