Richard Dawkins comes to Inverness
Posted on: March 6, 2008 - 7:08pm
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Richard Dawkins comes to Inverness
Hello there,
I've just got some very exciting news: Richard Dawkins will be visiting my home town of Inverness in April. He'll be having on on-stage conversation with Paula Kirby for one hour followed by a questions and answers section also lasting an hour - the usual fayre.
http://richarddawkins.net/event,216,Eden-Court-Theatre-Inverness
I'd say we have a high number of churches for our relatively low population, but I really don't see any cause for concern.
I just have a few questions for those of you fortunate enough to have attended one of his lectures in the past:
- Are there usually many Christian leaflet distributors outside the venue? I have a Christian friend who will be among the ranks. I assume most of the people going will be strong in their opinions of religion already - I don't see a few leaflets converting anybody.
- Does he tend to stick around at the end and speak to individuals? It's unlikely that I'd have the courage to talk to him though - after all, he is my god! =P =D
- When asking a question, is it advisable to mention how enlightened you feel as a Christian turned atheist? I certainly wouldn't pass up the opportunity - it might surprise the cross-clutchers who believe atheists are satan-spawn.
I look forward to the event and I do hope I get tickets. Apparently they're going fast.
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Congrats, Kryters! That should be fun, I hope you manage to get tickets!
hehe, and I like your user name. Can we expect Krytie TV any time soon?
"But still I am the Cat who walks by himself, and all places are alike to me!" ~Rudyard Kipling
Mazid the Raider says: I'd rather face the naked truth than to go "augh, dude, put some clothes on or something" and hand him some God robes, cause you and I know that the naked truth is pale, hairy, and has an outie
Entomophila says: Ew. AN outie
scan and post the leaflet. I'd love to see what it says.
Update: I got tickets. Second circle, but I'm not complaining.
I loved that episode. Definitely the high point of series 8. Red Dwarf will remain a favourite of mine.
Hey, you might see some video postings from me, though I'll be a while. I certainly don't consider myself a confident speaker. I'm pretty good at speaking (and perhaps debating) on an informal basis, but as soon as any pressure is applied I go into exam mode and shatter. Even speaking into a webcam... That is, if that's what you were getting at. =D
I think I shall. Judging by the way my friend debates, it'll be an appeal to Pascal's Wager and much scaremongering about meeting God and going directly to Hell (don't pass go don't collect £200)... I can see that converting in droves.
I was technically asking if you were going to do some you-tubing, but the actual intention of the question was to quiz you on the name.
On the other hand, if you were to do a video review of some particularly buffoonish xian and end it with "Whoops, you've been Krytered!" that would be hilarious... until Rob Grant found out and sent you a cease and desist 
EDIT: whoops, and congrats on the tickets!
"But still I am the Cat who walks by himself, and all places are alike to me!" ~Rudyard Kipling
Mazid the Raider says: I'd rather face the naked truth than to go "augh, dude, put some clothes on or something" and hand him some God robes, cause you and I know that the naked truth is pale, hairy, and has an outie
Entomophila says: Ew. AN outie