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SUMMARY:FFRFMCC Lecture Series:  World Religions
DESCRIPTION:In October\, 2017\, the FFRFMCC hosted a two-week lecture series by Mr. John Camardella\, a Chicago-area high school teacher who teaches classes on the various religions of the world to Senior-level students as part of a public high school curriculum. \nJohn Camardella is in his 15th year of teaching at Prospect High School.  For the past eight years\, he has taught two stand-alone World Religion elective courses\, and has worked to advance the curriculum at the national level.  Currently\, he is an Education Fellow working to pilot curriculum alongside Dr. Diane Moore at the Religious Literacy Project at Harvard Divinity School .   Last year\, John was one of two high school teachers in the country who helped develop a framework for how to teach about religion in public schools.  John also teaches religion courses to adults and a graduate level course for teachers and administrators\, making him a most qualified person to ensure that any public school education regarding world religions is comparative and informative\, and not designed to promote any one specific religion. \nIn his spare time\, he travels to improve his curriculum and understanding\, having studied religion in Turkey\, Cambodia\, Iceland\, the Czech Republic\, Indonesia\, China\, Greece\, Thailand\, Austria\, Israel and the West Bank\, Hong Kong\, Italy\, Japan\, and Costa Rica. \nDuring our initial lectures\, John educated the audiences on the history of the Abrahamic religions of Judaism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, as well as non-Abrahamic religions such as Hinduism\, Sikhism\, and Buddhism. Following each lecture\, an extensive Q&A provided greater insight to these religious traditions. \nThe FFRFMCC is pleased to announce our second series of lectures from Mr. Camardella.  Here is a summary of the upcoming lecture topics: \nMay 22nd — The spread of Christianity beginning with the Apostle Paul and continuing through the founding of America. Special emphasis will be placed on the early church in the Mediterranean region\, the role of Constantine\, and the early settlers in the New World.   John will also discuss how Christianity divided into several denominations. \nMay 29th — How the different faith traditions are handling the issue of Climate Change in diverse ways. Case Studies published at Harvard Divinity School will be provided as John explores Jewish\, Christian\, Muslim\, Buddhist\, and Hindu perspectives on the topic. \nAs with the first lecture series\, each evening will conclude with an extensive Q&A session. \nWe hope you will mark your calendars for each of these fascinating and highly educational lectures. \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/ffrfmcc-lecture-series-world-religions-2/
LOCATION:Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago\, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Skoke\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter":MAILTO:info@ffrfmcc.org
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SUMMARY:FFRFMCC Lecture Series: World Religions
DESCRIPTION:The FFRFMCC will be hosting its fourth lecture on “World Religions\,” presented by Mr. John Camardella. \nJohn is a Chicago-area high school teacher who teaches classes on the various religions of the world to Senior-level students as part of a public high school curriculum. He is in his 15th year of teaching at Prospect High School. For the past eight years\, he has taught two stand-alone World Religion elective courses\, and has worked to advance the curriculum at the national level. Currently\, he is an Education Fellow working to pilot curriculum alongside Dr. Diane Moore at the Religious Literacy Project at Harvard Divinity School . Last year\, John was one of two high school teachers in the country who helped develop a framework for how to teach about religion in public schools. John also teaches religion courses to adults and a graduate level course for teachers and administrators\, making him a most qualified person to ensure that any public school education regarding world religions is comparative and informative\, and not designed to promote any one specific religion. \nDuring his previous lecture on May 22nd\, John delivered a fascinating presentation on the spread of Christianity\, beginning with the Apostle Paul and continuing through the settlers in the new World and the founding of America. He also provided great historical insight into the role of Constantine\, and how he had “weaponized” Christianity to attain power. \nThe next lecture will focus on how the different faith traditions are handling the worldwide issue of climate change in diverse ways. Case Studies published at Harvard Divinity School will be provided as John explores Jewish\, Christian\, Muslim\, Buddhist\, and Hindu perspectives on the topic. \nAs with our previous lectures\, this will conclude with an extensive Q&A session. \nAdmission is free! \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/ffrfmcc-lecture-series-world-religions-3/
LOCATION:Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago\, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Skoke\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="FFRFMCC":MAILTO:info@ffrfmcc.org
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SUMMARY:FFRFMCC Film Screening - "Losing Our Religion"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce our next chapter event will be a screening of the film “Losing Our Religion.” a documentary focusing on clergy from different religious traditions who no longer believe in what they’ve been preaching. \nFilm makers were allowed access to members of The Clergy Project\, an organization founded by Dan Barker\, Richard Dawkins\, Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola\, intended to offer safe haven for ministers\, pastors\, priests\, rabbis\, imams\, and other clergy whose lives have been dedicated to preaching their religious teachings\, but now find themselves struggling to hold on to their friends\, their community\, their livelihoods\, and even their family after losing their faith. \nPizza and refreshments will be served immediately following the film. Here are the details: \nDate: Saturday\, March 23\, 2019\nTime: 3:00—5:30 PM (Screening & Discussion); 5:30 PM—7:30 PM (Pizza & Socializing)\nPlace: Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago\, 7574 Lincoln Ave.\,       Skokie\, IL \nAdmission:\nMovie Screening: Free\nPizza Social: $5 Suggested Donation \nTo reserve your spot\, please click here to RSVP on our Doodle poll. \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/ffrfmcc-film-screening-losing-our-religion/
LOCATION:Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago\, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Skoke\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter":MAILTO:info@ffrfmcc.org
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SUMMARY:"Fear of a Black Atheist:  How Religion Crippled the Black Community"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter will be hosting a speaking engagement with Mandisa Thomas\, President of Black Nonbelievers\, Inc. \nBlack Nonbelievers is an organization that works to encourage more Blacks to come out and stand strong with their nonbelief in the face of such strong religious overtones. \nMandisa currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and the Reason Rally Coalition\, and previously for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Coalition for America. She is also an active speaker and has presented at conferences and conventions for the Freedom from Religion Foundation\, Secular Student Alliance\, and many others. \nHer presentation will be entitled\, “Fear of a Black Atheist: How Religion Crippled the Black Community.” \nWhile the Black community makes up approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population\, 79 percent still identify as religious\, which makes the subject of atheism challenging. Mandisa will discuss this high degree of religiosity\, how the Black Nonbelievers organization is making progress\, and ways which the larger secular community as a whole can help. \nAt the conclusion of her talk\, there will be a question and answer session. \nAdmission is free! \nSo\, please join us for this insightful presentation. \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/fear-of-a-black-atheist-how-religion-crippled-the-black-community/
LOCATION:Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago\, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Skoke\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:"The Founding Myth":  A Discussion with Andrew Seidel and Jerry Coyne"
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe invite you to attend our next chapter event\, which will be a discussion between Andrew Seidel\, \nFreedom From Religion Foundation Director of Strategic Response\, and Jerry Coyne\, University of Chicago Professor of Evolutionary Biology.  This will be a one-on-one interview with Andrew about his new book\, “The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American.” \nThe focus will be on such topics as: \n\n“Does a national motto ‘In God We Trust\,’ the Declaration of Independence\, and other historical ‘evidence’ prove that America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles?”\n“Are the Ten Commandments the basis for American law?”\n“Are science and religion compatible?”\n\nCopies of “The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American” will be available for purchase\, and Mr. Seidel will conduct a book signing following the discussion. \nDate:  Tuesday\, June 11\, 2019\nTime:  7:30 PM\nPlace:  University of Illinois at Chicago\, Student Center East Building\, Fort Dearborn Room B\, 750 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL 60607\nAdmission: Free.  Space is limited \nParking is conveniently located directly across the street at the campus’ Halsted Street Parking facility\, 760 W. Taylor St. (entrance on Taylor St.) \n \n \n  \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/the-founding-myth-a-discussion-with-andrew-seidel-and-jerry-coyne/
LOCATION:University of Illinois at Chicago\, 750 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="FFRFMCC":MAILTO:info@ffrfmcc.org
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SUMMARY:"Is Atheism Still a Political Taboo?" -- A Presentation by Hemant Mehta
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the FFRFMCC will sponsor a speaking engagement by Mr. Hemant Mehta. Hemant is an author\, blogger\, and host of the website\, The Friendly Atheist. His presentation will be entitled: \n“Is Atheism Still a Political Taboo?” \nAs we move closer and closer to our next major election in November\, 2020\, of primary concern to non-theists and those who believe in maintaining our secular government will be a close examination of which candidates will strive the most to maintain the “wall of separation” between religion and government. The formation of the Congressional Freethought Caucus in 2018\, led by openly non-religious Democratic House Representative Jared Huffman of California\, is helping to pave the way for more secular-minded candidates to seek public office. The objective of the Freethought Caucus is to encourage science and reason-based solutions and defend the secular founding of our government. It will therefore be incumbent upon freethinking voters to encourage current office holders in their congressional districts\, or those they intend to vote into office in the upcoming election\, to consider joining the Freethought Caucus to expand the collective and work to keep religion where it belongs — in houses of worship\, and NOT within the halls of government. \nThis is also coming at a time when one of the two major political parties\, that being the Democratic National Committee\, has adopted a resolution recognizing the contributions of non-believers\, and acknowledges that religiously unaffiliated individuals are now the largest “religious” group within the Democratic Party. \nBut\, for decades now\, declared atheism has been a stumbling block for many political candidates in the United States where espousing religious faith has been considered a prerequisite for ensuring a successful election campaign. Hemant will discuss the origins of this “taboo” and how secular values may finally be on the rise again in our political system. \nSo\, please join us for this must-hear presentation. \nA Q&A session will immediately follow. Hemant will also have copies of books he has written or edited on hand for sale! \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/is-atheism-still-a-political-taboo-a-presentation-by-hemant-mehta/
LOCATION:Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago\, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Skoke\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:FFRFMCC Legal Presentation and Spring Dinner Social -- CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that our two events scheduled for this Saturday\, March 14th are being canceled due to concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. \nThis is a precautionary measure to keep people as safe as possible\, and also to do our part to help contain this virus. This cancellation involves both the FFRF legal presentation that was to take place at the Niles-Maine District Library at 2:00 PM\, and the Spring Dinner Social at Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant at 4:30 PM. \nOur hope is these events can be re-scheduled in the future. \nThank you for your understanding. \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/ffrfmcc-legal-presentation-and-spring-dinner-social/
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CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Social
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