PhIG 6

Our September meeting was focused on the implications of a new Afghan law that legislated punishment for women who did not meet the sexual needs of their husbands. As the discussion evolved, we examined the nature of marriage and the concept of human rights. Also mentioned (as we were wrapping up our evening) was the value of religion. Margaret then suggested religion as a possible topic for our upcoming meeting, which is a natural progression from our last meeting.

So for October 3, we will consider the role and value of religion in the human experience. Some questions that we can aim to answer include:
Is it a natural human need to believe in supernatural entity (entities)?
Does religion add value to our lives at both the individual and the societal level?
Should religion be used a basis for developing laws?
Does religion affect the development a set of universal human rights? If yes, is this effect negative or positive?

If there are other questions related to this topic that you would like us to consider when we meet, send an email to the group.

As usual, we meet at Weisers at 4:00 on Saturday, October 3.

All the best
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Roxanne