| 8.0.11.2.3 Possible themes for monthly discussions of a
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Atheist values |
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Analysis or discussion |
Actions for activists |
| Jan |
New Year |
Commitment |
Political |
What political action is effective? |
Join a group |
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Australia Day |
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Personal |
New Years Resolutions |
Join an action |
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Science |
Choices reflect our values |
Reflect on our choices |
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Religion |
It's doing more than believing |
All activity is sacred |
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Philosophy |
Existential authenticity |
Publish something |
| Feb |
Valentines |
Truth and Reason |
Political |
Specific religion instruction in schools |
Support secular lobby/party |
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Darwin Day |
Uncertainty |
Personal |
Faith & reason: Zeno & Godel |
Understand reason's limits |
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Harmony Day |
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Science |
chaos/causality vs free will |
Knock fatalism, we do act |
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Religion |
Inconsistencies & interpretation |
Expose fundamentalism |
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Philosophy |
Is reality comprehensible, truth knowable |
Understand it. |
| Mar |
8 Hour Day |
Compassion |
Political |
Unions based on love: gay marriage, etc |
No arbitrary sexual morality |
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Equinox |
or Love |
Personal |
Goodness not from God |
Find the goodness within |
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Moomba |
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Science |
Evolution of altruism; prisoners' dilemma |
We still must make choices |
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Religion |
Immanent/trascendent god & love |
False need for God |
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Philosophy |
Can we derive an ought from what is? |
Understand it. |
| Apr |
National Day |
Responsibility |
Political |
Abuses by religion organisations |
Hold churches responsible |
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Easter |
Justice & Mercy |
Personal |
Intervention when it is effective. |
Fix our personal problems |
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April Fools Day |
Science |
Evolution of the commons and its abuse |
Privatise the commons? |
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Religion |
Arbitrary & bad rules vesus natural rules |
Falsity of religious rules |
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Philosophy |
Ethical dilemmas of utilitarianism |
Understand it. |
| May |
May Day |
Equality and |
Political |
Promote feminism; oppose sexist religion |
Support atheist charities |
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Human Rights |
Personal |
Origins & geography of civilisation |
Advocate for human rights |
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Science |
Evolution of centralised government |
Beware Big Brother |
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Religion |
Religious sexism, castes, obedience |
Promote tolerance & equality |
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Philosophy |
Theories of justice and the state |
Understand it. |
| Jun |
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Mystery and |
Political |
Religious prayer in parliaments, etc |
Find alternative texts |
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Solstice |
Wonder |
Personal |
learning to experience reverence & awe |
accept our insignificance |
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Science |
origins of the universe & life |
Experience it with wonder |
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Religion |
Atheist Spirituality |
Meditate and connect |
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Philosophy |
Is the universe anthropocentric? |
Understand it. |
| Jul |
Bastille Day |
Democracy & |
Political |
Tax exemptions for religions |
Advocate for secular taxation |
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US Independence |
Freedom |
Personal |
Uncertainty & tolerance vs indecision |
Learn when action is needed. |
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Science |
Accountability, rule of law, stability |
Educate voters on its value |
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Religion |
The Caliphate & America's trust in God |
Support secularism |
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Philosophy |
Area governments, civil societies, NGOs |
Understand it. |
| Aug |
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Diversity and |
Political |
Beware multiculturalism: one law for all |
Lobby politicians |
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Respect |
Personal |
Consideration for believers, not beliefs |
Peaceful, polite protest |
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Science |
Evolution of racism, zenophobia, in-group |
Accept our fallibility |
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Religion |
Religious intolerance vs multifaith void |
Promote life affirming atheism |
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Philosophy |
Scientific method, review, falsification |
Understand it. |
| Sep |
Grand Finals |
This Life |
Political |
Major sports: modern religious rituals |
Claim the sacred |
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Equinox |
Life Itself |
Personal |
Suffering: Life is unfair. Life can be a joy. |
Celebrate life's fragility |
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Struggle |
Science |
Evolution of suffering & evil, and hope |
Participate in the struggle |
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Religion |
Death: hell, union with God or oblivion |
Choose this life |
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Philosophy |
Life after death, ghosts,angels, miracles. |
Understand it. |
| Oct |
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Honesty |
Political |
Chaplains in schools, military,
etc |
Professional pastoral care |
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Integrity |
Personal |
Personal relations & family obligations |
Just do it, unless it hurts. |
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Science |
Social animals depend on honesty |
Avoid the slippery slope |
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Religion |
Dishonest cases; false attribution |
Atheism is open to scrutiny |
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Philosophy |
Is lying ever justifiable? |
Understand it. |
| Nov |
Cup Day |
Beauty, Art |
Political |
Religious censorship & sensitivities |
Freedom of expression |
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and Media |
Personal |
Awareness of media bias and distortion |
Create atheist music & art |
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Science |
Beauty is in our shared humanity |
Preserve atheist artifacts |
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Religion |
Adapting religious art & architecture |
Claim back beauty |
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Philosophy |
Tyranny of the majority |
Understand it. |
| Dec |
Christmas |
Hope |
Political |
Original meaning of Xmas |
Counter inaccuracies |
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Solstice |
Courage |
Personal |
Atheist seasonal celebrations |
Develop greeting cards |
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Science |
Social justice progress, risk of collapse |
Lobby for better legislation |
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Religion |
Redemption & grace: hopeless confusion |
Promote atheist liberation |
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Philosophy |
Must life be absurd without God? |
Understand it. |
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