From FH. HGP members demonstrate their willingness to display their skills, talents, hobbies, dreams for the rest of us to appreciate. Be prepared to potentially witness (and/or commit) acts of poetry, music, and/or other artistic exhibitions. Hosted by our inimitable, indisputable, and indubitable master of ceremonies, HGP's Al Christians.
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Reform at Victory
09/21/2008
Michele Ulriksen
In this non-fiction memoir, author Michele Ulriksen describes her experience in a locked-down, unlicensed fundamentalist Baptist reform school when she was a teenager. Her purpose in writing the book is to raise public awareness about such facilities that still thrive today. In her presentation, she will talk about her book and her year-long experience at the “school,” and she will share some alarming facts associated with these types of facilities, including false accreditation, documented deaths, and illegal rules. She will also discuss how they are able to operate without licensing and regulation and how they get some of their funding. To learn more about the book and/or these facilities, please visit ReformAtVictory.com
Creationism & Intelligent Design: What are they and why do we care?
09/14/2008
Dr. Duane Ray
As a scientist, HGP member Duane Ray has worked to understand how Creationists can believe what they believe and also why we cannot easily resolve the questions surrounding Intelligent Design. His quest for understanding has led him to attend many of their talks, read their books and literature, and even watch their movies! He will define the terms, discuss their beliefs, and then share what he has discovered, including his concerns for the future. Don’t be left behind!
The Big Bang Origin of Our Universe, Our Solar System, and US!
08/03/2008
Dr. Duane Ray
Presented by HGP's own Duane Ray, PhD. We are fortunate to live in a time when the most advanced revelations of science are made available to us in a form understandable by the interested layperson. The generally accepted scientific ideas of the creation of the universe, the development of our solar system, and the occurrence of life will be presented. Our existence is then placed on the timeline of the universe. It’s awesome; it’s humbling.
Mormon Pioneer Day, July 24
07/20/2008
Sue Emmett
A celebration by the Mormon Community takes place every year on July 24. What is being celebrated? Sue Emmett will present the background events that led to the Mormons coming West, explain how the practice of polygamy played into that move, discuss what caused the original splintering off of groups that continued the practice of polygamy, and tell how that relates to current news events. Sue will repeat a little of the material from her last program that will be needed for understanding recent news reports, particularly the circumstances around the original appearance of polygamy within the doctrine of the church.