Please watch the trailer below for the BIG debates "Islam or Atheism? You Decide!" this June with the president of American Atheists, Dr. Ed Buckner, who is one of the leading atheists and secular activists. To secure you attendance please register www.thebigdebates.com.
The Biggest Debates of the Year: Islam or Atheism? With the President of American Atheists
The Big Debates presents the biggest debates of the year!
Don't miss three exciting debates with the President of American Atheists Dr Ed Buckner who is the leading American atheist and secular activist.
Saturday, 19 June 2010: Islam or Atheism?
Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (iERA) & Dr. Ed Buckner (President of American Atheists)
Venue: Friends House, Main Hall, 173-177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ.
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Register here for this debate
Monday, 21 June 2010: Is a Secular Society a Better Society?
Saleem Chagtai (Clarity Institute & iERA) & Adnan Rashid VS (Hittin Institute) Dr Ed. Buckner & Stephen Law (British Humanist Association)
Venue: Friends House, Main Hall, 173-177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010: A Tale of Two Histories: What Now for the Future?
Adnan Rashid (iERA & Hittin Institute) & Dr Ed. Buckner
Venue: University of Birmingham, Vaughan Jefferies Lecture Theatre
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All events start at 6:30pm.
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The Argument from Design: A Video Introduction
A video introduction on the argument from design for the existence of God. Hamza Andreas Tzortzis argues that God makes sense of the fine-tuning of the universe to permit life. The premises of the argument are:
1. The fine-tuning of the universe to permit life is due to physical necessity, chance, or design.
2. It is not due to physical necessity or chance.
3. Therefore, it is due to design.
Please watch to see how Hamza expands on the premises using philosophical, scientific and rational arguments.
Panel Discussion: Is Islam Compatible with Western Liberalism?
Manchester University 'Challenging Orthodoxies Society' Presents a Panel Discussion on one of the Defining Issues of our Time...
Following the discussion, members of the audience will have the opportunity to question both speakers on an issue that is establishing itself as a defining issue of our time.
"Is Islam compatible with Western Liberalism?"
Date & Time: Thursday 13th May 5.30pm-6.45pmVenue: Council Chambers, Manchester University Students Union
Date & Time: Thursday 13th May 5.30pm-6.45pmVenue: Council Chambers, Manchester University Students Union
Since 9/11, the West has put Islam and its teachings firmly under the microscope. Some may argue this is justified, as the various 'bin Laden-esque' messages espoused by the small faction of Islamic extremists have inspired a number of terrorist atrocities across the world: Bali (2002), Madrid (2004), Delhi (2005, 2008), London (2005), Glasgow (2007). In the meantime, different countries have pursued different courses of action to tackle the perceived causes of such incidents. Whilst the British government has launched it's own counter-terrorism strategy, countries such as France, Switzerland and the Netherlands have sought to prevent the spread of the ideology they see as the root cause of the problems at hand. This is set against a background where many are happy to promote the liberal West as a symbol of tolerance and freedom of expression. The apparent contradiction sets the ground for a fervent discussion on whether the values at the heart of Islam, and the liberal values that so many of us now live by can co-exist together.
How different are these two apparently contradictory sets of values? Is there any common ground between them? If yes, is it realistic to expect fully-fledged integration? Furthermore, what changes in both thinking and policy are required? If not, how should the world cope with the difference? Either way, the question remains as to how the enduring tensions will be resolved.
How different are these two apparently contradictory sets of values? Is there any common ground between them? If yes, is it realistic to expect fully-fledged integration? Furthermore, what changes in both thinking and policy are required? If not, how should the world cope with the difference? Either way, the question remains as to how the enduring tensions will be resolved.
In a discussion featuring an expert and diverse panel, some of these questions will be addressed:
- Dr Taj Hargey, Chair of the Muslim Educational Centre of Oxford (MECO).
- Hamza Andreas Tzortzis, international public speaker on Islam.
- Dr Peter Lawler, senior lecturer in international relations and director of BA Econ at the University of Manchester.
- Hamza Andreas Tzortzis, international public speaker on Islam.
- Dr Peter Lawler, senior lecturer in international relations and director of BA Econ at the University of Manchester.
Following the discussion, members of the audience will have the opportunity to question both speakers on an issue that is establishing itself as a defining issue of our time.
My Next Event: The Challenge of...
Hamza Andreas Tzortzis will deliver the lecture The Challenge of the Qur'an at the The Challenge of Dawah event. Click on the poster below for more information.
My Next Events: Religion or Secular Liberalism? & The Inimitable Qur'an
Religion or Secular Liberalism?
A Public Lecture by Hamza Andreas Tzortzis
A Public Lecture by Hamza Andreas Tzortzis
Day: Wednesday | Date: May 5th | Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Griffith Lecture Theatre D, University of Surrey
There will be a grand dinner at the end!
Contact: surreyislamicsociety@googlemail.com
The Inimitable Qur'anWith Hamza Andreas Tzortzis
Day: Thursday | Date: May 6th | Time: 6pm
Venue: University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RF
Contact: Omar 07590073336
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