As you may know Atheist Ireland will be having it’s first AGM this Saturday (11th July). I’ll be attending, it promises to be an busy but enjoyable meeting, I hope to see a decent turnout from the Mid-west.
The meeting is open to members and non-members so even if you haven’t signed up yet you can still attend. Speaking of signing up you can do so here.
Below is a description of the agenda of the meeting from AI’s Facebook page.
We will be planning the next stage in our campaign against the Irish blasphemy bill, which is likely to be passed in the Dail this Wednesday.
We will also be planning campaigns for a secular Constitution generally, an a secular education system, plus a campaign under the auspices or Atheist ireland encouraging people to read the Bible.
Members of the public are welcome to attend, so please feel free to bring a friend or two who might be interested in finding out more about our work.
Afterwards we will be going to the Market Bar in Fade Street for some food and socialising.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, and to working together for an ethical an secular Ireland free from superstition and supernaturalism.
The meeting takes place at 14.00 in Wynn’s Hotel in Abbey St, Dublin. More info can be found here.
A Turkish game show is challenging atheists to reassess their views and win “the biggest prize ever”.
Penitents Compete will bring together an Islamic imam, a Jewish rabbi, a Buddhist monk and a Greek Orthodox priest seeking to convert the atheists.
The prize for any converted contestants is an expenses-paid pilgrimage to a holy site of their chosen faith.
But the producers say the show will also help contestants “find serenity” and raise awareness of the faiths.
Each episode of Penitents Compete will pitch 10 atheists – carefully vetted by a team of theologians to ensure their non-belief – against the four faith leaders.
The imam, rabbi, monk and priest will then seek to persuade the atheists of the merits and truth of their faith.
Adverts for the show promise: “We give you the biggest prize ever; we represent the belief in God. Believe, repent, God will forgive you.”
This is an interview I did yesterday with Clare FM. I think I got most points across but I’m annoyed at myself for forgetting to mention this website. Oh well, I’ll do better next time.
Dogma Free America is an atheist podcast broadcast every week. Minister Dermot Ahern has been given the unique distinction of winning their Jackass of the Week award twice. The first week (Episode 86 at 41:11) for his proposal to introduce Blasphemy legislation and the second week (Episode 88 at 04:25) for his “bemused” reaction to criticism of those plans. Well done Dermot!
The Mid-west Humanists are co-sponsoring a public meeting with Atheist Ireland in an effort to stop the government from reviving a medieval crime and curtailing our freedom of expression. The Humanist Association of Ireland is currently running a campaign for Equality for the non-Religious. This is a wide-ranging campaign, covering the constitution, legislation and state practices. While blasphemy is only a small part of the campaign it is an excellent illustration of why we need a secular constitution and to face up to that need and not be looking for “an Irish solution to an Irish problem” which is what the government seems to be doing. Anyone who shares our aims should come along and have their say. Speakers will include Michael Nugent, Chair of Atheist Ireland. Local politicians will also be invited.
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