An Evening talk with Darrel Ray author of “The God Virus”
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Date: March 18, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Mission Valley Resort Salon Ballroom, 875 Hotel Circle South San Diego, CA 92108
The Humanist Association of San Diego Proudly Presents an Evening with Darrel Ray author of “The God Virus”Best Selling author Dr. Darrel Ray entertains and informs as he discusses some questions about religion and god.There will be live piano music and a cash bar. After we will go out for dinner at Filippi’s Pizza Grotto in Little Italy for Jason’s 30th Birthday.
For thousands of years, religion has woven its way through so- cieties and people as if it were part and parcel to that society or person. In large measure it was left unexplained and unchal- lenged, it simply existed. Those who attempted to challenge and expose religion were often persecuted, excommunicated, shunned, or even executed. It could be fatal to explain that which the church, priest or imam said was unexplainable. Dr. Ray discusses this and much more in his engaging and enter- taining presentation.
• What makes religion so powerful? • How does it weave its way into our political system?
• Why is sexual guilt so important to all the major religions? • Why do people believe and follow obvious religious charlatans?
If these questions interest you, this book will give you the tools to understand religion and it’s power in you, your family and your culture.
• What makes people profess deep faith yet act in ways that betray that faith? • Why are people blind to irrationalities of their religion yet clearly see those of others?
For thousands of years, religion has woven its way through societies and people as if it were part and parcel to that society or person. In large measure it was left unexplained and unchallenged, it simply existed. Those who attempted to challenge and expose religion were often persecuted, excommunicated, shunned, or even executed. It could be fatal to explain that which the church, priest or imam said was unexplainable. Dr. Ray discusses this and much more in his engaging and entertaining presentation.
Meet Dr. Darrel Ray,
and learn about his latest book.
Dr. Ray is a psychologist and student of religion, sociology and anthropology. He is also founder of Recovering from Religion.
(www.recoveringreligionists.com)
His insights on religion and religious infection have been praised by authors and experts like Dale McGowan, Dan Barker, Frank Schaeffer, Edwin Kagin, and many others.
Learn how his revolutionary ideas explain: the fundamentalism of your Uncle Ned, the sexual behavior of a fallen mega church minister, the child rearing practices of a Pentecostal neighbor, why 19 men flew planes into the World Trade Center, why religion protects pedophile priests and how it might affect a person’s IQ.
Book signing to follow.
“Darrel gives an engaging, highly informative, fun, and at points hilarious presentation. You will be left wishing that there had been more time to explore with him all aspects of this dead-on perspective of religion and its effects on all of us. (You, too, are a vector!) Come prepared for what will be a very lively Q & A. This is a book and lecture you DON’T want to miss!
Tickets are $8.00 online , or $10.00 at the door. This is a suggested donation. Some people give more, some people give less.
Also, as a special deal, if you pay $30.00 you get you Humanist Association of San Diego Membership for a year plus admission to “The God Virus”.
(619) 646-2191 Jason
(347) 512-0501 Jennifer
