Central Ontario Humanist Association » 2008 Presentations

Beware of Militant Atheists!

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:13:38 +0000

On Wednesday the 26th Richard Dawkins will be presenting his views on Militant Atheism. This entertaining and thought provoking video will be followed by an open discussion on to topics raised in it. The Central Ontario Humanist Association meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7PM in the Community Room on the second floor of Zehrs at Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. Admission is free, refreshment provided and everyone is welcome. Visit our website or email us at .

Also at this meeting we will be proposing an amendment to the constitution:

The Officers of COHA shall be : President, Vice-President, Secretary, Membership Director, Treasurer.

The Officers of COHA shall be chosen from the COHA membership to fulfill the positions of: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Membership Director, Treasurer.

Also stay tuned for more information about this years Solstice Party and potluck on Sunday, December 21.

COHA Meeting Wed Oct 29

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:59:25 +0000

Atheist? Agnostic? Curious?

The Central Ontario Humanist Association is a group of non-religious people interested in discussing interesting ideas of society, science, and ethics. We will meet on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7 PM on at the Zehrs Community Room, on the second floor, at Yonge St. and Big Bay Point Rd. Admission is free for the public.

Visit us at our website: http://www.cohumanists.ca/

Artificial Life

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:53:01 +0000

Our Wednesday, September 24 presentation is about a whole new world, virtually: “Can we create new life out of our digital universe?” Craig Venter asks. His answer is “yes” — and pretty soon. He walks through his latest research and promises that we’ll soon be able to build and boot up a synthetic chromosome. The Central Ontario Humanist Association meets at the Zehrs Community Room, on the second floor, at Yonge St. and Big Bay Point Rd. Admission is free for the public, and everyone is welcome.

A Magician’s Perspective on Susceptibility

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:54:51 +0000

Atheist? Agnostic? Just curious?

Professional magician James Harrison will give the presentation “A Magician’s Perspective on Susceptibility” for the Central Ontario Humanist Association at 7 PM on Wednesday, June 25th at the Zehr’s Community Room, 2nd Floor at Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. Admission is free, refreshment provided, everyone is welcome.

www.cohumanists.ca
info@cohumanists.ca
Paul Bassett: (705) 722-3599

Mr. Harrison’s talk is “A Magician’s Perspective on Susceptibility”. Humanists are puzzled by people’s need to believe in supernatural agents and events, also known as real Magic. Professional magician James Harrison will tell us why people feel the need to believe in Magic in the 21’st Century. Be prepared for a very entertaining and informative evening!

Mockery

admin — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:03:33 +0000

Atheist? Agnostic? Curious?

This Wednesday, May 28 at 7 PM we will present on mockery, and ask if mocking the beliefs of others is ever justified. The Central Ontario Humanist Association meets at the Zehrs Community Room, on the second floor, at Yonge St. and Big Bay Point Rd. Admission is free for the public, and everyone is welcome.

Humanism in New Zealand

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:30:35 +0000

Atheist? Agnostic? Curious?

This Wednesday, April 30 at 7 PM Tom Cooke will present on his recent visit with Humanist groups in New Zealand. Tom will report on successful Humanist efforts to correct social injustice in a particular segment of New Zealand society. The Central Ontario Humanist Association meets at the Zehrs Community Room, on the second floor, at Yonge St. and Big Bay Point Rd. Admission is free for the public, and everyone is welcome.

México presentation

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:20:22 +0000

Atheist? Agnostic? Curious?

Please join the Central Ontario Humanist Association for our presentation on México: the history, the gods of old, and modern reality this Wednesday, March 26 at 7 PM. We meet at the Zehrs Community Room, on the second floor, at Yonge St. and Big Bay Point Rd. Admission is free for the public.

How Evolution Works

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:06:26 +0000

Atheist? Agnostic? Curious?

Please join the Central Ontario Humanist Association for our deep but easy to understand Darwin Day presentation about evolution and natural selection this Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 7 PM. We meet at the Zehrs Community Room, on the second floor, at Yonge St. and Big Bay Point Rd. Admission is free for the public.

2007-01 Presentation: Heart of the Beholder

admin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:52:11 +0000

Atheist? Agnostic? Curious?

Please join the Central Ontario Humanist Association for a screening of “Heart of the Beholder” this Wednesday, January 30, 2007 at 7 PM. We meet at the Zehrs Community Room, on the second floor, at Young St. and Big Bay Point Rd. Admission is free for the public.