April 10th, Meeting #7: The Nature of Morality

Hey everyone! Our next meeting will be April 10th at 7pm in Matherly 113, as always. This time, we'll be discussing the nature of morality, such as its objective- or subjectiveness, and the various methods through which it manifests. Given the vagueness of the topic, Nate and I will try to get some type of starter going like last meeting, which seemed to work very well.

Also during this meeting, we will be holding officer elections for next year. If you wish to run, please nominate yourself so that during the final meeting, we can vote. The actual nomination process will be explained in detail next week, either before or during the meeting.

We hope to see you all there!

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March 27th, Meeting #6: The Case of Abortion

During our next meeting, we'll be talking about the morality, ramifications, justifications, and arguments for or against abortion. Included within this discussion will be other pertinent topics, such as: the definition of personhood, where it begins, and what this entails.

As a side note, Nate and I certainly don't want this event turning into a sniping competition between the different sides of the debate, so I will stress this here and at the meeting: respect is a key value of Gator Freethought. We do not attack a person, insult them, or degrade them in any way, shape, or form during our discussions. Those who become too rowdy and rude will be either asked to leave or prohibited from continuing in the discussion.

As always, the meeting will be held in Matherly 113 from 7pm until 9pm. We hope to see you there!

March 13th, Meeting #5: What is The Men's Right's Movement?

During our next meeting this coming Wednesday, we'll be discussing The Men's Rights Movements, namely what it is and what it means in today's society. So, bring your questions, comments, and concerns to our next meeting! As always, it'll be in Matherly 113 at 7pm.

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February 27th, Meeting #4: The Right to Die

Join Gator Freethought next Wednesday, February 27th at 7pm in MAT113 to discuss and debate all things related to the so-called "right to die." We'll explore sub-topics such as suicide, assisted suicide, euthanasia, and others.

Please note that we'll be discussing these topics as philosophical and political issues. Suicidal thoughts are serious, and if you are considering suicide, please use one of the following, or any other, resources:

The Counseling and Wellness Center at UF: 352-392-1575
The Alachua County Crisis Center: 352-264-6789

February 13th, Meeting #3: The Cost of Education

For the third meeting of the semester, we'll be discussing the cost of an education: namely, should it have a cost? And is it worth it or not? Perhaps you have a better system? Bring your ideas and we'll do our best to tackle this issue!

Also, since I've been forgetting to put the dates up, I'll reiterate it here: February 13th at the usual place and time of Matherly 113 at 7:00pm! And for future reference, here's our schedule for the rest of the semester:

          February 27th: The Right to Die
          March 13th: The Men’s Rights Movement
          March 27th: Abortion
          April 10th: The Nature of Morality
          April 24th: The Boundaries of Free Speech

Spring 2013, Meeting Schedule

Below is the list of topics for the upcoming meetings this semester. Please come out as often as you can, and bring some friends!
 

1. January 30th: The Role of Religious Education in Modern Society
2. February 13th: The Cost of Education
3. February 27th: The Right to Die
4. March 13th: The Men’s Rights Movement
5. March 27th: Abortion
6. April 10th: The Nature of Morality
7. April 24th: The Boundaries of Free Speech

Spring 2013, Meeting #2: The Role of Religious Education in Modern Society

For our second meeting of the Spring semester, we'll be talking about how religious education, such as private religious schools for children or religious universities, play a role in our modern, largely secular society. Do they still serve a purpose? Does religious education contribute to society, or is it a relic of the past? Does it interfere with the education of children or the research of college students? Keep these questions in mind, and please bring more for our next meeting!

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Spring 2013, Meeting #1: Topic Selection and Religious Education

All right everyone, it's time for our first meeting of the semester! In this meeting, we'll be voting on topics for the upcoming semester, as well as having a small discussion during the rest of the time period. The topic of the discussion will be: The Role of Religious Education in Modern Society. We'll be meeting at 7pm in MAT 113! We hope to see you all there!

Note: The meeting room has changed to MAT 113, not 105 like it was last semester!

Meeting #6: Happiness and Religion

Meeting number six is upon us! This Wednesday at 7pm, meet us in Matherly 105 to discuss the connection between happiness and religion, such as the fact that many people justify their religious beliefs in terms of the happiness that it gives them.

Come prepared with whatever you find fit for the meeting!

Also, don't forget that our last meeting is the Wednesday after Thanksgiving break, and instead of meeting in Matherly, we'll be heading over to the Christian Resource Center to listen to Dr. Whitmer's talk about rational disagreement.

Also, it's very hard to find a comic about religion and happiness, so...here you go:

Meeting #5: The Innateness of Good and Evil

This week, it's time for our most requested topic: The Innateness of Good and Evil. In this meeting, we will be discussing a mix of topics related to good and evil while exploring human nature as it relates to morality. Come prepared with questions and arguments, and feel free to bring along your friends for this sure-to-be-exciting discussion!

Important: This week, the meeting will be on THURSDAY at 7pm in Matherly, and not Wednesday. We assume most of you will be out trick-or-treating on Wednesday, so we decided to move it.