Sunday, May 20, 2007
11 a.m. in Hollywood, 4:30 p.m. in Costa Mesa*  

     Secular humanism is a long-enduring naturalistic philosophy that embraces science and ethics but has been criticized as being too negative toward religion. Nathan Bupp, director of communications for the Center for Inquiry-Transnational, will show how nonbelievers can promote their own positive values instead of merely refuting religion.

     One way to promote positive values is through "think tanks." In his talk, Bupp will examine how they evolved in America and influence pubic policy and opinion, primarily through conservative ideas. Bupp will explore how secular humanists can blaze a path "up from atheism" to build effective think tanks, and how the Center is leading the way.

     Bupp is also an associate editor of Free Inquiry magazine. He has studied intellectual history and naturalistic and humanist philosophy extensively.

*This lecture will be repeated at 4:30 p.m. in Costa Mesa at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave. map
Hosted by the CFI Community of Orange County.

$6, or free for Friends of the Center.

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE!
(for Hollywood lecture only)

Friends of the Center may opt to reserve seats:
(323) 666-9797 ext. 102,or email: info@cfiwest.org
 

The Center for Inquiry-West
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
2 blocks west of Vermont
at Berendo
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