Presented from Friendly House, three HGP members share stories of notable events in their lives. Organized by Suzanne Thornton.
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Freethought Democracy vs Christian Supremacy
12/08/2024
Chris Highland
The ultimate goal of the Christian Nationalist Crusade is to “take America back for God” by imposing “biblical law”. Chris Highland presents an overview of the leadership of this crusade. Highland is a teacher and writer in Western North Carolina. He is a former Presbyterian minister and is now a humanist freethinker. Author of over 30 books, he writes a weekly “Highland Views” column for the Asheville Citizen-Times (in the USA Today network).
Russia & Ukraine
11/24/2024
Chia Yin Hsu
Presentation at Friendly House by Chia Yin Hsu who provides a picture of the relations between Russia and Ukraine from the Soviet to the post-Soviet era. Chia Yin Hsu is Associate Professor of History at Portland State University. Her research focuses on Russian and Soviet views of ethnicity and nationality. She has published in academic journals and is also coeditor of two anthologies of essays on the cultural aspect of economic and monetary history.
Reframing Success In Nature Photography
11/17/2024
Stephen Vaughan
Presentation over Zoom by Stephen Vaughan relating to nature photography. Vaughan explores the shift from outcome-focused activities in natural history to a more holistic, immersive approach. Vaughan is a seasoned professional nature photographer and ornithologist, dedicating over five decades to capturing the wonders of natural history. His exceptional imagery has graced the pages of countless esteemed publications, including National Geographic, Audubon, National Wildlife, Sierra Club, and Arizona Highways.
Cruelty in Palestine and U.S. imperialism
11/10/2024
Curtis Bell
Presentation at Friendly House by Curtis Bell. The U.S. has long supported Israel and looked the other way at the violence that Israel has perpetrated in order to maintain its state. However, Israel is thought to be key to U.S. dominance of a critical world region. In fact, those who now run this country are willing to ignore this cruelty, and the violations of international law. But awareness has grown. Curtis Bell is a retired neuroscientist. He is a past president of Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East. He was born in the Middle East of American parents.