Diary
Hadleigh Library
Saturday, Oct 24, 2009On the corner of Duke Street and the High Street. Nearest car park – Magdalen Road.Whod have thought it? Christians offended by a bus.
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009You’ll find it hard to believe (I know I did), but Iowan Christians have been offended. By a bus. Yes! I know! My thanks to Ariane Sherine for this snippet of shocking news. Incidentally, today is the first anniversary of the launch of the Atheist Bus Campaign, which one of our members says was “The most positive defining moment of my life.” Ah!Richard Dawkins answers the question, What if youre wrong?
Monday, Oct 19, 2009The question was asked by a student from Liberty University in Virginia, US.Ludovic Kennedy dies
Monday, Oct 19, 2009Author, broadcaster and campaigner Sir Ludovic Kennedy has died aged 89. Sir Ludovic was a distinguished supporter of the BHA and an honorary associate of the NSS.Mass lobby of parliament for vulnerable women on 4th November
Monday, Oct 19, 2009![Amnesty lobby](/wp-content/uploads/Amnesty lobby.jpg)Women with insecure immigration status fleeing violence cannot access the benefits they need to get protection and support. Due to their extreme vulnerability, immediate action is needed; the UK is in breach of its international human rights obligations while this situation persists. Amnesty UK is organising a mass lobby of parliament on Wednesday November 4th to urge the UK government to ensure equal protection for all women facing violence in the UK.No. 10s response to e-petition on evolution in the primary school
Monday, Oct 19, 2009The Prime Minister’s Office has responded to an e-petition that read: We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to include the teaching of evolution by natural selection in the new national primary curriculum. Details of Petition: Scientists are agreed that all todays living organisms have evolved over millions of years from simpler organisms. This evolution is best explained by Darwins theory of natural selection and its subsequent refinement. Natural selection is the most powerful tool for understanding living things.Ipswich Skeptics in the Pub
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009A new group, unconnected with us, but sure you’ll be welcome.P J McGintys, 15 Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3BY
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009On the corner of Northgate Street, near Ipswich Central Library. Nearest car park, Crown Street.#beatcancer
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009eBay/Paypal and MillerCoors are donating a cent per hashtag (via tweet, Facebook update, or blog post). The campaign is aiming for a Guinness World Record for the distribution of the largest mass message through social media in one day. Click here for my blog post.NSS President Terry Sanderson interview
Friday, Oct 16, 2009Some of the things that Terry says may upset Humanists who regard themselves as part of a “movement” that shares beliefs – a sort of quasi-religion. I sympathise with Terry’s view of Humanism, but maybe you have a different point of view? There’s more from the NSS on You Tube.