Humanist Discussion - Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Secularism

Is it possible to live a good life and be morally responsible without belief in religion? Find out in Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Secularism by Paul Kurtz. In this book, Kurtz develops ethical recommendations based on reason. He discusses the common moral decencies, our responsibilities to ourselves and others, individual excellence, and the moral education of children, among other topics. Kurtz is professor emeritus of philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo and is the founder of the Center for Inquiry.

The meeting will be held at a private home in east-central Denver, near the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Alameda Ave. The address and directions will be emailed several days prior to the event to those who have RSVP'd Yes.

Here's our upcoming book group schedule, so people can plan ahead:

August 16: The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever, selected and introduced by Christopher Hitchens (Chapters 27-36; leader TBD)

September 20: The Age of American Unreason by Susan Jacoby (led by Joan)