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Changes the Mid West Humanists seek to the Constitution summer 2012

Posted on July 24th, 2012 by peterohara

The meetings in June and July 2012 decided in favour of a list of changes to the Constitution of Ireland.

The Mid West Humanists seek these changes in order to make the Constitution fit with a secular state. People should have freedom to have a religion, or not have a religion. The State should not show different levels of favour to people or organisations of different religions, or different levels of favour between those with religions and those with no religion.

The State should not put any value on people having a religion. It should be indifferent to this. The State’s concern is that people should obey the law.

The list of the changes that the Mid West Humanists favour is on the Meetings Report page.

The next meeting of the Mid West Humanists is on the Next Meeting page. At the meeting on 15 August 2012, we will discuss the plan to take the list of changes to the TDs in the Mid West region of Ireland, that is, Limerick city and the counties of Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. We hope to make these visits in the remaining months of 2012.

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Hiatus

Posted on April 7th, 2012 by Jason

This blog has taken something of an extended break over the last few months. We’re hoping that’ll change and that we’ll have new posts soon.

In the meantime you can find details of our meetings here and contact us here.

You can also visit some like minded sites –

Atheist Ireland

Irish Skeptics Society

Humanist Association of Ireland

Cork Skeptics

Hopefully those groups will provide something for everyone.

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“What Should Replace Religion?” – Daniel Dennett

Posted on January 25th, 2011 by Jason

I’m very late adding this but the UCC Atheists are hosting a free lecture by Daniel Dennett on Friday 28th of January at 18.00 in Boole 4 on the UCC Campus.

Professor Daniel C. Dennett is arguably one of the greatest philosophers alive today, and one of the most prominent voices in the debate on scientific explanations of human consciousness and free will. He is co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies in Tufts University, as well as a noted atheist and advocate of Darwinian evolution. He has written such widely popular books as ‘Consciousness Explained’, ‘Freedom Evolves’, ‘Darwin’s Dangerous Idea’, and ‘Breaking the Spell’.

On Friday the 28th of January he will be speaking in UCC on the decline of religion in Western society in recent years, and what future, if any, we see for it.

This event is open to all and FREE. (His talk at Seminars in Dublin the night before costs €40 per ticket!)

Please come along and invite any friends you think might be interested! Arrive early to avoid disappointment!

You can get more details and indicate you’re going on Facebook here, or just turn up on the night.

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June Meeting

Posted on June 2nd, 2010 by Jason

Details of our June meeting are below.

Date                      :               Tuesday 15th June  2010

Time                     :               20.00

Venue                  :               Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel

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May Meeting

Posted on April 28th, 2010 by Jason

For our May meeting we’ll be moving back to Tuesday night. We’re trying to find the day and time that suits people best so if you have any feedback please let us know.

Date                      :               Tuesday 18th May  2010

Time                     :               20.00

Venue                  :               Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel

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February Meeting

Posted on February 8th, 2010 by Jason

Our next meeting will be held as follows:

Date:    : 16th February 2010

Time    : 20:00

Venue : Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick

Agenda

1.  Talk by Louis Burke : The Humanity+Plus Summit – This was postponed from last month.

2. Paul Williams from Amhrán Nua will give a general introduction to his group and talk about their view of a secular constitution and a secular education system.

3. Attendance at the AAI Gods and Politics conference in Copenhagen this June 18th – 20th.

4. General open discussion.

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November Meeting.

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by larry1506

Our next meeting will be as follows:

Date                      :               10th November 2009

Time                      :               20:00

Venue                  :               Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel.

 We are disappointed that our intended speaker from MarriagEquality has had to cancel.  She has promised to come to a future meeting. 

So the agenda for next Tuesday will have to be a surprise for all.

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Atheists in a Pub

Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Jason

AIlogo4WEB-sml4Atheist Ireland will be holding the first of what will hopefully be regular Atheists in a pub events here in Limerick on Friday the 30th October in the Locke Bar. Start time will be 8pm.

The idea is to allow people to meet up in an informal setting for a chat and a few drinks and yes we ripped off the name from these guys 🙂 If anyone can think of a more original name let me know.

I’ll most likely post future events here but to be sure you’re kept up to date you should join our meetup.com group (thanks to Louis for setting this up). I think meetup.com has the potential to be a source of new members so if as many people as possible could join it would be helpful. A popular group is more likely to attract new people and it only takes two minutes to sign up and won’t cost you anything.

Also a reminder that you can join Atheist Ireland here and help to build a secular and ethical Ireland.

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Atheist Ireland’s AGM

Posted on July 6th, 2009 by Jason

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.

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Blasphemy is a Victimless Crime

Posted on June 17th, 2009 by Jason

Video from last night’s meeting in Limerick. Thanks to limerickblogger.ie for filming this.

Vodpod videos no longer available.

more about “Blasphemy is a Victimless Crime“, posted with vodpod

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