Join us Sunday January 16 2011
at The Joyce Beers Community Center
1300 Vermont Street
San Diego CA 92103

This month we have the honor of hosting a talk by ACLU Attorney James McElroy on the first amendment case involving the Mount Soledad cross. This will be an exciting and informative talk followed by a lively Q and A.

Potluck, feel free to bring a dish to share, this is optional.
$ 5.00 suggested donation

Every 3rd Sunday since 2004, the Humanist Association has held our 3rd Sunday Lecture Series at the Joyce Beers.

Dec. 10 2010
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location:
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM
5198 COLLEGE AVENUE
San Diego CA 92115

Join the Humanist Association of San Diego and The Secular Student Alliance of SDSU as they present, Jason Frye, Homosexuality and Humanism: The Humanist Commitment to LGBT Rights

Is Homosexuality a sin? With religious bigotry and superstitious intolerance driving public policy, where can we find reason and equality?

Sam Harris will be speaking at UCSD Oct 27  2010 at UCSD.  Please arrive at least  45 minutes  in advance for parking and walking to the Ballroom in the Price Center.

This is sure to be a great talk arranged and sponsored by UCSD’s Rational Thought, local groups including The Humanist Association of San Diego and of coarse thanks to Sam Harris for presenting.

The Moral Landscape is the latest book by Sam Harris and may be purchased on Amazon.

Join us for an evening with Author David McAfee as discusses his book “Disproving Christianity” followed by a question and answer period afterward.

David G. McAfee is an atheist activist, author, and student of Religious Studies. His work has been featured in American Atheist Magazine, Canadian Freethinker Magazine, and on various secular websites. You can find weekly updated articles and further detailed biography on his website: www.DavidGMcAfee.com
Book Description (From Amazon):
David McAfee will have some of his books available for purchase at this event.

“This book is an attempt to compile popular and unknown arguments against the principles of the Christian canon. Christianity has become separated into many smaller sects, but retains some constant biblical tenets and divine ideas- it is these similarities that are crucial if my thesis is to be considered a ‘disproval’. Using essays and biblical analysis, I discuss some of the contradictory and controversial passages from the Hebrew Scriptures (which Christians refer to as the “Old Testament”) and the New Testament, along with modern practices, beliefs, and teachings of twenty-first century Christianity in an attempt to make known the discrepancies which have largely been ignored within the Christian Church- especially Western Society.” – David G. McAfee From the back cover: “David G. McAfee introduces his first book- an introductory look into the world of Christianity and the refutation of its key principles. Using (almost exclusively) evidence and passages from the Christian Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, David is able to establish new arguments against the validity of the Christian religion as well as reorganize and reevaluate some of the more traditional debates. Through a close-reading of the Sacred Texts and years of studying the Christian theology from a secular viewpoint, David G. McAfee is able to approach the refutation of Christianity from a reasonable and logical perspective. From contradictions in the Holy Bible, to issues in modern Christian teachings, to problems with the founding pillars of Christianity itself, Mr. McAfee- in this book- is able to successfully Disprove Christianity.”
A suggested donation of $3.00- $10.00 is requested.

Jason 619 646 2191 Jennifer 619 888 3641

Location:

875 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, CA 92108
619-298-8281

“The Valley Room just around the left side of the convenience/liquor store, at the southern end of the resort grounds and up the stairs and on the right. Otherwise just ask at the front desk.

Jason will be speaking on Atheist and Humanist Rights for the group  ”Scouting for All” for a Rally  to Protest longstanding discrimination against Atheists, Humanists and Gays in the Mormon dominated Boy Scouts of America. The Rally will be in front of Boy Scout Headquarters.

For Decades the Boy Scouts of America have been discriminating against Atheists, Agnostics, Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgendered people while receiving public subsidies to carry out this intolerant practice. This Sunday LGBT Humanist Council Coordinator, Humanist Celebrant and President of the Humanist Association of San Diego Jason Frye joins other local community leaders and activists in speaking about our rights, and promoting the rights of kids to participate.

Join us in front October 3, 2010.

11:00 AM

1207 Upas Street San Diego CA 92103

This picnic went to the dogs… in a good way! Great people great fun!

Join the Humanist Association Friday July 9th at the Pacific Gaslamp 15 for 7:30 showing of Roger Nygard’s “The Nature of Existence”. Following the film Nygard will conduct a 20 minute question and answer session. After the Q&A the Humanist Association hosts a dinner  with Roger at Bamboo Lounge (1475 University Ave @ 10pm). See you there!

Sunday  10:00 am   Join us as we don mask, finns and snorkel for a delightful swim in La Jolla Cove. 10:00 am.  The water is wonderful in the cove and we have a great time with the fish, seals, birds and each other.

La Jolla Cove is some of the best snorkeling in San Diego. The waters are calm,  very well life guarded, and generally the visibility is very good. Local fish are beautiful Garibaldi, sardines, rockfish and leopard sharks and seals and sea lions. Numerous birds are on the nearby rocks and fly overhead.

Some people wear a wetsuit, but many find this not nessary.

Showers and a changing area is just up the steps from the beach. The beach itself is small and has just enough room to set some stuff, but not really enough room to lie on a towel, but that space is available just up the hill overlooking the water.

It’s a terrific amount of fun and great exercise as well.

La Jolla Cove is an ecological reserve. Meet in Hillcrest between10:30 -10:45 for car pooling. We will hit the beach just after 11:00 If you like bring your own lunch and beverage in a non glass container, otherwise enjoy some lunch in one of several nearby restaurants.

RSVP if you can offer or need a ride. check our meetup site humanism/184

Humanism: The Wave of The Future

Lunch and Dinner Included!

Humanism, America’s Finest Philosophy in America’s Finest City, San Diego. On the first Saturday and Sunday in February 5 join local, regional and national leaders in the FreeThought community for a fun filled and enriching weekend at the Mission Valley Resort Hotel in Sunny San Diego California.

The clarion call of the New Atheism’s rise has filled us with celebration, and has encouraged us to answer reason’s call. At this summer’s Midwest Humanist Conference, renown FreeThought activist August Berkshire has called “atheism the medicine.” August brilliantly completed the thought calling Humanism the “bedside manner.” As Humanists we realize our role and obligation as members of the human race. Atheism alone neglects our need and desire to participate in the lives of our human family.

Beyond disbelief, Secular Humanism fills us with the energy to look forward and progress ourselves to a brighter future by our own hands, unencumbered by fanciful beliefs in the supernatural.

Like a mighty wave, Humanism ushers us forward out of the depths of confusion and superstition. It has been our ethical and intellectual driving force for millennia. As it has in the past, Humanism is the exciting, evolving philosophy leading us to a brighter tomorrow. We look forward to you joining us in February for the first annual Southern California Secular Humanist Conference.

The weekend of February 5,  2011 Join the Humanist Association as we host this wonderful event.  Enjoy  speakers, awards, and entertainment, Sunday speakers and  a light breakfast.

Dan Barker, August Berkshire, Ted Cox, Mr. Deity, Sean Faircloth, Tom Flynn, Jason Frye, D.J. Grothe, Bobbie Kirkhart, David McAfee, Michael Newdow, Roger Nygard, Roy Speckhardt, Jamy Ian Swiss, & James Underdown.

Mission Valley Resort Hotel Conference Rates: $58 Regular, $68 Supreme
Promo Code: Humanist Association Conference

to book your room in the Mission Valley Resort call

(800)362-7871

(619)298-8281

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