Join us in watching part of the television documentary, "The Enemies of Reason: The Irrational Health Service," written and presented by Richard Dawkins. The documentary was broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK in 2007. If time permits the uncut interviews with Deepak Chopra and homeopath Dr. Peter Fisher will be included. Dawkins is critical of alternative medicine because it fails to meet the objective and statistical rigor that is required for conventional, scientifically based treatments. Homeopathy is a perfect example. In the United Kingdom the National Health Service uses taxpayers dollars to fund homeopathy despite there being no scientific rational for its use or any demonstrable effect on health beyond that of the placebo effect. Afterwards, there will be an open discussion. Freethinkers strive to base their beliefs upon facts, logic, and scientific inquiry. This applies to all areas of life, not just to religion. What is the best way of promoting rational thinking? Are the outspoken, and sometimes confrontational, methods of Richard Dawkins, PZ Myers, Christopher Hitchens, and James Randi the best ways to promote critical thinking of both pseudoscience and religion? Or should religious faith be treated differently?

Freethinkers of Colorado Springs

Membership Meeting

7:00 to 9:00 PM

315 East Costilla in Colorado Springs