Schedule

 

The Sheffield Freethought Convention will cover all things related to freethought, humanism and secularism, with an overarching theme of human rights, especially in relation to blasphemy and apostasy laws and freedom of religion.

 

Friday 27 February

 

7pm: Social Evening Event at the Cavendish (220-238 West St, Sheffield, S1 4EU). All welcome!

 

 

Saturday 28 February - Mappin Hall

 

8.45: Registration

9.30am - 12.30pm: Morning Talks

· Alastair Lichten - "Secularism - a Human Rights Issue"

· David Fitzgerald - "Sexy Violence! Violent Sex! The Weird-Ass Morality of the Bible"

· Alice Fuller - "Why Humanism Needs Young People"

 

12.30pm - 1.30pm: Lunch Break

 

1.30pm - 6pm: Afternoon Talks 

· Lola Tinubu & Clive Aruede - "Theocracy by Proxy: How Religion Subverts    

Democracy in Africa"

· Maryam Namazie - "Charlie Hebdo, Culture of Offence and the Need for Blasphemy"

· Andrew Copson - "Objections to Humanism"

· Question Time Discussion Panel 

 

 

7pm - Midnight: Evening Dinner and Entertainment 

Join us for a 3 course dinner followed by "Godless Perverts Story Time" entertainment for just £17.50 at Eten Bistro.

Places are limited so book your ticket now! 

See menu below.

If you don't fancy joining us for dinner, but you do want the entertainment and socialising, you are welcome to join us from 9pm. Free for Student Full Convention Ticket Holders and just £1 for the other tickets holder.

 

 

Sunday 1 March - Mappin Hall

 

 

10.30am - 1.30pm: Workshops and Seminars

David Fitzgerald - "Does Jesus Matter?" Seminar

Andrew Copson - Debate Workshop

Fishbowl Discussion Session 

 

1.30pm - 4pm: Social