Presentation by Jessie Braverman & Cody Urban at Friendly House about the invisible migrant workers at sea who carry the weight of the world economy on their backs. They discuss how to support their fight for dignity, rights, and welfare.Jessie is chairperson of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers. Cody is also a member of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers.
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Creationism & Intelligent Design: What are they and why do we care?
09/14/2008
Dr. Duane Ray
As a scientist, HGP member Duane Ray has worked to understand how Creationists can believe what they believe and also why we cannot easily resolve the questions surrounding Intelligent Design. His quest for understanding has led him to attend many of their talks, read their books and literature, and even watch their movies! He will define the terms, discuss their beliefs, and then share what he has discovered, including his concerns for the future. Don’t be left behind!
The Big Bang Origin of Our Universe, Our Solar System, and US!
08/03/2008
Dr. Duane Ray
Presented by HGP's own Duane Ray, PhD. We are fortunate to live in a time when the most advanced revelations of science are made available to us in a form understandable by the interested layperson. The generally accepted scientific ideas of the creation of the universe, the development of our solar system, and the occurrence of life will be presented. Our existence is then placed on the timeline of the universe. It’s awesome; it’s humbling.
Mormon Pioneer Day, July 24
07/20/2008
Sue Emmett
A celebration by the Mormon Community takes place every year on July 24. What is being celebrated? Sue Emmett will present the background events that led to the Mormons coming West, explain how the practice of polygamy played into that move, discuss what caused the original splintering off of groups that continued the practice of polygamy, and tell how that relates to current news events. Sue will repeat a little of the material from her last program that will be needed for understanding recent news reports, particularly the circumstances around the original appearance of polygamy within the doctrine of the church.
Philosopher Leo Strauss
07/13/2008
Del Allen
Preceded by a short reading, this presentation by Del Allen was recorded on 7/13/08 at a regular meeting of the Humanists of Greater Portland (Oregon), or HGP -- website http://portlandhumanists.org/ Abstract: Leo Strauss is a philosopher to whom some intellectuals and columnists have attributed much of the present U.S. foreign policy. Evidence of this will be presented, followed by a discussion.