Covert Messiah: Is Christianity the genesis of modern psychological warfare?
This event took place on 19th October 2013. It will not take place at Conway Hall in 2017. This event is here only for your information. Widerstanding presents Covert Messiah A one-day symposium which will present and discuss recent evidence that sheds new light on the dark origins of Christianity. Jesus Christ promoted love charity […]
School of Life: Jonah Lehrer on Genius
You have to be a certain type to be creative. And even among those with talent there are very few real geniuses. The rest of us can only look on in awe. Or at least that’s what we’ve been taught. Jonah Lehrer is here to break open that narrow thinking. He will show how creativity […]
Sunday Lecture- Irrational beliefs in the NHS
Irrational beliefs in the NHS; Throughout his medical practice Dr Edward Presswood has been alarmed by the persistent intrusion of irrational beliefs into healthcare. He has seen vulnerable patients forgo evidence-based therapies instead falling for the claims made by reiki healers and homeopaths. He has witnessed a lack of funding for evidence-based therapies whilst precious […]
School of Life Sunday Sermon: Stephen Cave on Immortality
Join Stephen Cave as he explores the human desire to live forever and how this drives civilization.; Sermons are given every Sunday that promise everlasting life for the righteous. But in this secular sermon philosopher Stephen Cave will explain why the wise would rather be mortal. We’re all afraid of the Reaper — and we’re […]
The Main Tent and the Side Shows – Movement is everything
Adlerian Society UK presents; The Adlerian Society London Lecture:; Presented by Jill Reynolds; Could this be a challenge at the festive season? In this evening we will explore the smooth movement of those who have courage to solve life’s internal and external problems – those who say “yes” in the Main Tent and those who […]
Sunday Lecture – Sexual and reproductive healthcare: the role of religious organisations
Marge Berer talks about sexual and reproductive healthcare and their role in religious organisations; Religious institutions contribute massively to the provision of health care in many countries Religious organisations and leaders are in a powerful position – able to influence the public and public policy including law and policy on many aspects of health care. […]
Romani Literature Identity… and You
A charity benefit by Trafika Europe Romani Literature Identity… and You to support the European Roma Rights Centre with an evening of new Roma writing art discussion and performance This evening gala will include: new and newly translated Romani fiction and poetry; musical performance; a modest charity art auction and an expert roundtable on issues […]
Sunday Lecture – A Secular Society?
The Conway Hall Ethical Society presents; Keith Porteous Wood will be talking about the National Secular Society’s campaigning work which has been exceptionally wide-ranging in the last year.; The key focus has been on education the area where the absence of secularism impinges on most directly on citizens. Religious education and evangelisation in schools has […]