For those who are happy to accept that there is no credible scientific or factually reliable evidence for the existence of a god or gods or the supernatural.
Monthly Lectures - Visitors Welcome
Second Tuesday of the month at 8 pm.
Unitarian Church Hall, 110 Grey Street, East Melbourne.
(Opposite the old Mercy Hospital). Melways Map 2G, D2.
Admission free, no prior booking necessary, all welcome.
The talk usually goes for 45-60 minutes. A question-to-the-speaker period follows the lecture.
We have great pleasure in announcing:
The Rise of Atheism - Global Atheist Convention
Melbourne, March 12-14, 2010
At the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre
for all details: atheistconvention.org.au
Darwin Day special event - with the Humanists, Rationalists & Skpetics
Celebrate Charles Darwin's 201st birthday at the
Melbourne Darwin Day Barbecue
Friday, 12th February 2009 from 5:00 pm till later
Alexandra Avenue Melbourne Melways, 2G D11 Just west from the Morell Bridge and Anderson Street.
Next to the Botanic Gardens.
All Welcome Free BBQ facilities available BYO food and drinks. For information, contact: Andrew Rawlings
Atheists in the pub
Meet like-minded people for friendly discussion
Jan/Feb only: The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Bruswick St, Fitzroy
First Friday of the month. 6pm-9pm. Next meeting December 4, 2009. Pastafarians welcome.
Occasional 5 min open-mic sessions. For information, contact: John Perkins
| 2010 | |
| 09 Feb | Rick Barker (Philosophy Forum)
"Evolution's Controversial History: Lamark, Darwin and Wallace" |
| 09 Mar | Dr. Joseph Gelfer (Social Inquiry, Monash University)
"A Critical Look at the 2012 Phenomenon." |
| 13 April | John L Perkins (Secular Party of Australia)
"The Rise of Secularism" |
| 11 May | Ray Lewis ("The Release Effect")
"I feel, therefore I am: Rationality and the Emotions." |
| 08 June | Graeme Lindenmayer (Rationalist Society of Australia)
""When does a life begin?" " |
| 13 July | Robert Bender (Humanist Society of Victoria)
"The Exclusive Brethren" |
| 10 Aug | Alex McCullie (CAE Tutor)
"Naturalism as a Viable Worldview." |
| 14 Sep | Russell Blackford (Philosophy & Bioethics, Monash University)
"Living in a world without objective values" |
| 12 Oct | Ian Robinson (Rationalist Society of Australia)
"Topic to be announced" |
| 09 Nov | Tamas Pataki (Author, 'Against Religion')
"Topic to be announced" |
The Atheist Society is for Atheists, Agnostics and Free-Thinkers. We have no agreed definition of Atheism, nor of Agnosticism, nor of Religion. We have no common position on most issues. So we agree to disagree.
In my opinion, Atheists have a lack of belief in God, in gods, in the Divine, in the Spiritual, in the Supernatural, in the Occult, in Superstition, and in supernatural processes such as Re-incarnation and Astrology, as well as a lack of belief in paranormal phenomena such as Extra Sensory Perception and Unidentified Flying Objects.
In my opinion, Atheists should not be afraid to say that they "don't know", that they do not have an answer. To an Atheist, a lack of knowledge should not be a fearful vacuum which must be filled with fairy-tale mumbo-jumbo. Nevertheless, those with religious beliefs, etcetera, are very welcome to attend our meetings and to participate in the discussions which follow the talks and lectures.
We do not bother with formal membership. Consequently, we don't have a membership fee. Although our lectures are free, we do however pass the 'begging-bowls' around in an attempt to cover the cost of our meeting room. If one can afford it, $2 is usually sufficient.
For further information, or to discuss Atheism, contact me,
David Miller, Secretary.
Telephone: 03 9467 2063
Email: atheist_agnostic@lycos.com
Mail: PO Box 1111, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia.
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