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SUMMARY:Religion and spirituality in the modern world: Is God still relevant?
DESCRIPTION:We literally have over 2\,000 different religions being practised all over the world today. However\, particularly in western society\, the largest growing demographic is those who have rejected any kind of faith or spiritual practise. They prefer a life of secularism\, and even atheism. \n\n\n\nReligion has been practised (mostly polytheism) since around 10\,000 years ago\, when the very first communities began to form. Every culture in existense has performed various rituals and practises\, in order to honour a higher power. \n\n\n\nIn the UK today less than 6% of the population attend regular church services. We have also become multitheistic\, witnessing other faiths besides Christianity becoming more widespread. \n\n\n\nWhat is the future of faith in our society? Why has the spread of atheism become so prominent? \n\n\n\nI have also set a multiple choice question for everyone to answer if they could please. This will give us some kind of an idea as to the make-up of our members who are attending this event. \n\n\n\nLooking forward to debating with everyone. As always\, we are a friendly group that encourages free speech and we also respect all opinions\, within reason. This event is free of charge and all that we ask is that you honour our friends in the pub by buying at least one beverage from the bar downstairs (non-alcoholic alternatives are available). \n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP AT MEETUP
URL:https://www.freethinkers.org.uk/event/religion-and-spirituality-in-the-modern-world-is-god-still-relevant/
LOCATION:The Hop Merchant\, Nottingham\, 64-68 Upper Parliament Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 2AG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Education in the 2020s: How we learn in the age of A.I.
DESCRIPTION:As a change to our usual schedule\, we will be doing el fresco meetups throughout the summer months\, before resuming our usual pub meetups in the autumn. \n\n\n\nThis month’s theme has been suggested by Julie Tasker\, who has worked in the education sector\, and is becoming increasingly concerned about the way in which children are being taught. \n\n\n\nDo we need to concentrate on more practical subjects for certain students? Is university necessarily the go-to option for 50% of the population? \n\n\n\nIs it time that the National Cirriculum and the entire examination system was revamped? Why are there so many S.E.N.D. schools now? \n\n\n\nIs Artificial Intelligence actually the answer? Will traditional learning techniques eventually be superseded by technology? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a relaxed debate\, and also a nice drink and snack on a summer’s day in the open air (weather permitting\, we do have a backup plan just in case). \n\n\n\nAs always\, we encourage all opinions and respect everyone’s views. Please refrain from any offensive terminology though.
URL:https://www.freethinkers.org.uk/event/education-in-the-2020s-how-we-learn-in-the-age-of-a-i/
LOCATION:Forest Recreational Ground Cafe\, The Homemade Cafe\, Nottingham\, NG7 6QH\, United Kingdom
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