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to the web home of the Society of Non-Theists at Purdue University. We are a student organization formed in 2007 for students who are Atheist, Agnostic, Ignostic, Objectivist, Pastafarian, Skeptic, Secular Humanist, or just otherwise not inclined to have religious or supernatural beliefs. However, all open-minded individuals are welcome to join us in our activities and discussions regardless of their religious preference.
Society News
[Other] Fall Harvest Food Drive!
11/11/08
The club is participating in the Fall Harvest Food Drive, which is sponsered by the Boiler Volunteer Network and Food Finders. If you have ANY non-perishable items you can donate, please do! (FYI: canned vegetables, fruits, and spaghetti sauce are requested the most) You can bring in the food to any of the meetings or events. Items will need to be turned in by November 21.
The collected food will go to 17 surrounding counties and help out a lot of families in need.
Posted by Brittany Lock on 2008-11-11 21:29:25.
[Events] Why There Really Is No God
11/11/08
Why There Really Is No God
When: Thursday, November 20th 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Where: MATH 175
Eddie Tabash will talk for approximately 45 minutes to present his argument for why there is no God. We will then have about an hour to take questions from the audience for Mr. Tabash to answer. Dissenting opinions are not only welcomed, but encouraged.
Posted by Brittany Lock on 2008-11-11 21:19:36.
[Events] How Morality Evolved
11/10/08
How Morality Evolved (with some comments on why our species is religious)
When: November 12, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Where: PHYS 203
A speech by Dr. Capaldi. "Evolutionary theorists suggest that religion is a simple consequence of normal human cognition. Morality is a consequence of two highly prized evolutionary theories: Hamilton's inclusive fitness view and Trivers' reciprocal altruism view. Following a few comments on religion I will focus attention on the evolution of morality."
Posted by Brittany Lock on 2008-11-10 16:29:28.
[Events] Faith and Inquiry: Confession of an Evidential Agnostic
10/22/08
Faith and Inquiry: Confession of an Evidential Agnostic
When: October 29 6:00 PM
Where: PHYS 203
Presentation by Dr. Paul Draper of the Philosophy Department. The presentation will be 45 minutes long with a 45 minute long discussion afterwards. From Dr. Draper: "My talk will consist of a brief religious andintellectual autobiography. I will begin with my early religious training inthe Baptist church of my parents and my doubts as a teenager about the Christiandoctrines I was taught there, I will then describe my growing attraction as anadult to "scientific naturalism," which is the view held by Dennett, Dawkins,and other so-called "new Atheists." Finally, I will explain why I have seriousdoubts about scientific naturalism and how philosophical inquiry has shaped mycurrent position, which I call "evidential agnosticism."
Posted by Brittany Lock on 2008-10-22 13:41:39.
[Events] Journey Through the Creation Museum
09/25/08
Journey Through the Creation Museum
When: October 8 6:30 PM
Where: PHYS 203
Join us for a member presentation of his trip to the Creation Museum located in Hebron, Kentucky. Includes pictures and video.
Posted by Brittany Lock on 2008-09-25 20:57:58.
[Events] Separation of Church and State Information Table
09/25/08
Separation of Church & State Information Table
When: Tuesday September 30th to Thursday October 2 10 AM to 4 PM
Where: Centennial Mall (between Stanley Coutler & Wetheril)
With election time quickly approaching, it's important for people to be aware of separation of church and state. Our nation was founded on secular ideas, not religious. The land of oppurtunity includes the freedom of, and from, religion. We need to make sure that people understand why it is important for there to be this separation as well as some general information in our country's national documents which provide proof of our secularity.
Posted by Brittany Lock on 2008-09-25 20:50:38.
