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Meeting 05.18.10 – Election

May 20

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DFS has been pretty quiet this term since many of the officers are wrestling with senior projects and BS/MS, but we’re hoping to have a strong second year next year lead by our new officers, elected at the May 18th meeting (which just happened to coincide with primary elections):

  • President: Aleicia Shanti Phulwani
  • Vice President: Tausif Ahmed
  • Treasurer: Jamie Thomson

The position of secretary remains vacant. If anyone is interested, get in touch with any of this year or next year’s officers. The official switch will be at the end of this term.

In related news, we have received operational funds from SAFAC for next year, so we will be able to have food at meetings starting in the fall!

Speaking of food, we are planning a BYOF (bring your own food/freethoughts) picnic on June 10 from 12-2pm outside Creese as an alternative to the Interfaith Baccalaureate Luncheon for anyone who doesn’t feel comfortable attending that religious gathering. Whether you’re a graduating senior or just want to share your well-wishes and reflective thoughts about education (or anything else), join us and bring a dish to share. (Desserts have been spoken for by a couple people, so we’re looking for any other lunch dishes :) ) RSVP on Facebook.

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Event 02.24.10 – Julia Sweeney’s Letting Go of God

Feb 28

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In the face of an impending snow storm a few DFS members climbed the mountain of stairs to Curtis 455 and watched Julia Sweeney’s Letting Go of God on Wednesday, Feb. 24th. Thanks to our advisor, Prof. Ron Bishop, for recommending the movie and serving as our educational speaker.

Over the course of about two hours, Sweeney recounts her personal journey from believing in traditional Catholicism, to a more liberal, “mythish” interpretation of Christianity, to exploring Buddhism and New Age thought, to seeing nature as God, love as God, and then not seeing a god at all. Many of us connected with her progression, and though it’s a little long to listen to one person talking, she keeps the mood light with the sense of humor she was known for on Saturday Night Live.

Prof. Bishop described it as “a down home, folksy way of explaining to people” how one can come not to believe in god. Sweeney is much more approachable than atheist poster-boys Dawkins and Hitchens. She has no agenda to convert or attack — she’s simply telling her story.

If you missed the event, it’s definitely worth checking out. Here’s a 15-minute preview on TED, and check out some memorable quotes below the jump.


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DFS Movie Night: Julia Sweeney’s Letting Go Of God

Feb 18

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Announcing the DFS Movie Night: Julia Sweeney’s Letting Go of God. You and your friends are welcome to join us for our first movie night ever. We will be watching Letting Go of God on Wednesday February 24 at 5 pm. The movie will be shown in Curtis 455. It is also the first DFS event with FREE FOOD & DRINK. You can RSVP on Facebook. We hope to see you there!


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Drexel FUSE Discusses Religion Tomorrow

Feb 1

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Tomorrow night (Tuesday, February 2) the Foundation of Undergraduates for Sexual Equality is hosting a discussion about religion and sexuality (RSVP on Facebook). A description of the event was posted online:

How do your religion and sexual orientation relate? Has your religion (or your family’s religious beliefs) affected your coming out process? How do you come to terms with aspects of your religion that you might disagree with? How important is religion to you?

We’ll be discussing these questions and many, many others tomorrow night @ FUSE. Come to the North Hall gameroom and bring your opinions.

This is a great opportunity for DFS members to meet with people from other student orgs and have an interesting, lively discussion.

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First Meeting of the Winter Term TOMORROW

Jan 5

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The first Drexel Freethought Society meeting of the Winter Term will be TOMORROW (Wednesday, Jan. 6) at 5 pm. Our meeting will be held in the Caneris Hall Multi-Purpose Room. If you’re unsure of where the room is, just ask the front desk at the dormitory entrance.

We’ll talk about what the DFS is going to do for the upcoming term, and we have a few videos to watch and discuss. It should be a fun, relaxing, and informative event. You can RSVP to this event on Facebook. I hope to see you all there!

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