Sunday 13 March 2011

World War II Lost Jewish Assets

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Former researcher and current National Archives employee Miriam Kleiman uncovered documents at the National Archives that helped shatter Switzerland's neutrality myth, and exposed Swiss culpability in hiding Jewish assets stolen by the Nazis during World War II. Listen in as Kleiman reveals her sleuthing methods to uncover one of the most controversial finds at the National Archives.

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Digitally Enabled Storytelling

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Digital Hollywood Content Summit
May 5, 2009
Santa Monica, California

Digitally Enabled Storytelling: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Producing outside of the Space/Time continuum.
Jacob Rosenberg, CTO Bandito Brothers
Laura Nix, Director/Producer, Felt Films
Adam Drucker, Casting Producer, A&Es Intervention, Amazing Race
Scott B, Director / Cinematographer, Vortex, LA Coroner
Eva Orner, Academy Award winning producer, Taxi to the Dark Side
Jeffrey Tuchman, Emmy & Peabody Award winning filmmaker, Moderator
Presented by the Writers Guild of America West.




How to Grow your own Audience: Alternative Methods of Distribution

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The Intellectual Property Dilemma

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Exploring the legal risks of DIY media by a panel of IP experts. Featuring Yochai Benkler and Fred von Lohmann. Moderated by Jennifer Urban

Freedom of Expression

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Is there a human right to be free from offence?
Debating the restrictions on free speech in human rights legislation

Speakers:
Philippe Dufresne, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Grant Huscroft, University of Western Ontario
Richard Moon, University of Windsor




The Legal Status of Polygamy

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The Legal Status of Polygamy
Debating whether polygamy should be a Criminal Code offence

Speakers: Martha Bailey, Queens University, Faculty of Law;
Nicholas Bala, Queens University, Faculty of Law;
Lorraine Weinrib, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law;
Bradley Miller, University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law;



Islam or Secular Humanism - Which Makes More Sense?

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Does Secular state limit religion?

What is Islamic State?

Representing the Muslim perspective was Hamza Andreas Tzortzis, Brother Hamza is an international public speaker on Islam. He is a writer with articles, essays and commentaries on political philosophy, the philosophy of religion and society. Hamza is an intellectual activist actively engaging on issues pertaining to religion, social cohesion and politics. Hamza is also a researcher with a recent publication on non-Muslim perceptions on Islam and Muslims.

Hamza regularly participates in debates and symposiums with leading intellectuals, public speakers and academics on topics concerning western and Islamic philosophy, politics and current affairs. For example he participated in a debate with the president of American Atheists, Dr. Ed Buckner on "Islam or Atheism?", he also debated the editor of the Philosophy Now magazine Rick Lewis, entitled God: Delusion or Truth? and he participated in a debate with the best selling author, philosophy lecturer and chair of the British Humanist Association's Philosophers Group Peter Cave on Can We Live Better Lives Without Religion? More recently Hamza debated the highly acclaimed professor, Simon Blackburn, who is one of the leading atheist and humanist academics in the world. The debate was held in the historic Cambridge University debating chambers.

Hamza regularly appears in the media explaining and demystifying Islam and providing unique perspectives on current affairs. He has appeared on the BBC, BBC Arabic, BBC Radio 4, Press TV, Islam Channel, Nile TV, Ummah TV, Iqra TV, TV3 (Malaysia) and National Public Radio of America.

Hamza lectures all around the world on topics related to Islam, philosophy and politics. He is a regular speaker at universities across the UK and he is one of the main initiators of the contemporary emergence of Muslim public speakers using Islamic and Western philosophy to shed light on Islam and demystify its way of life.

Representing the Humanist side was Dr. Khalid Sohail; Dr Sohail is a former Muslim, an author, a humanist and a psychotherapist has been sharing his humanist philosophy in his writings and his lectures for the last three decades.

He has been working towards integrating the wisdom of the East and the West. He hopes that one day we can all grow to the next stage of human evolution and create a peaceful world together.

He has delivered his professional and literary creations to a vast number of audiences at local, provincial, national and international workshops, seminars and conferences for a number of years.

He has a wide range of interests and passions. He received his degree in medicine from Khyber Medical College, Pakistan in 1974, and completed his residency in Psychiatry at Memorial University, Newfoundland in 1982. From 1983 to 1995 he worked in psychiatric hospitals in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Ontario. In 1995 he left the hospital to open the Creative Psychotherapy Clinic in Whitby, Ontario.

Books by Dr. Sohail:

From Islam to Secular Humanism (2001)
The Myth of The Chosen One: Serial Killers (2002)
The Art of Living in Your Green Zone (October 2002)

The Topic of Debate: Islam or Secular Humanism - Which Makes More Sense?

Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (www.hamzatzortzis.com)

vs.

Dr. Khalid Sohail ( www.drsohail.com )

(University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada, March 9th, 2011)




Wednesday 2 March 2011

Is Secularism Rational?Abdullah al Andalusi vs President of American Atheists, Dr. Ed Buckner

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Debate Title: Is Secularism A Rational Choice For Humanity?

Speakers:
Dr Ed Buckner
Abdullah al Andalusi

Date: 20 July 2010

Venue: The Conway Hall, London




Atheist vs Muslim Debate - Secularism vs Political Theism

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Debate: "Should God be de-radicalised? - Religion and state in the modern world"Date: 29 September 2009
Venue: Central London
Speakers: Bob Churchill of the British Humanist Society (www.humanism.org.uk ), and Abdullah al Andalusi of the Muslim Debate Initiative (www.thedebateinitiative.com ).

In the modern world, religion is seen as a relic of the past, as being unable to deal with contemporary problems, and at worst, being the cause of today's afflictions and problems.

But is this accurate? Is religion the cause of modern day wars, social breakdown and global warming? Isn't it rather the mass industry of materialistically-focused societies producing, and polluting, in mass quantities without regard to the ethical limits we find common in religion? Is public morality in decay due to the secularisation of society? Are wars about Oil and nationalism, rather than religion?but Lastly, can religion provide answers which are fundamentally lacking in Secularism?

Both sides of the debate, both ideological Secular Atheist and ideological Theist, debate the role religion should play in the 21st century in this intellectually stimulating discussion- Should God be de-radicalised?

Speakers: 

Bob Churchill

Bob studied Philosophy at the University of Warwick and Queens University, Canada. He worked in communications and marketing, then systems development, before joining the British Humanist Association in January 2008 as the Membership and Web Manager. He now liaises with local humanist groups, manages membership communications, and has been responsible for the BHAs online presence during the Atheist Bus Campaign. He has represented the BHA on radio and television and has discussed philosophy, religion, values and Humanism in public debates and interfaith forums.

Abdullah al Andalusi

Abdullah is a former Christian who embraced Islam at a young age, and has studied Islam in depth since he was 18. He also has an academic background in Computer Science. Abdullah has had a long experience in working for Islamic revival and the establishment of Islamic shariah in the Muslim world.

His activities involve speaking at community centres, universities, colleges and appearances on various TV programmes. He is experienced in debates with Atheists, Secularists and Christians, and has be involved in public and radio debates with Atheists and Christians.




Sunday 27 February 2011

The BIG debate: Does Islam oppress women? Dr Nazreen Nawaz v Sue Mayer (feminist)

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The current debate on women's rights has until now been predominantly shaped by its progress in the west. The treatment of women in any society has become, without doubt, a key marker in evaluating its progress. The accepted framework of the debate on women's rights has centred on the need for 'equality'. After a century of struggle, many had thought that the glass ceilings have been shattered and there is no impediment to progression whatever your gender. But research from The UN's Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, paints a damning picture of daily life for women living in the UK who continue to fight for a fairer deal in society.

Speaker List:

Dr Nazreen Nawaz,
Islamic Speaker,
Freelance Writer and Author

Sue Mayer,
Feminist Speaker,
Freelance Writer and Author

Where: Queen Mary University, London, Room Francis Bancroft 2.40




Tuesday 26 October 2010

Muslim Women's Freedom To Marry - Doha Debates



For an insider's perspective from Yasir Qadhi, visit:

http://muslimmatters.org/2009/05/26/t...

The Doha Debates session debating the House's belief that Muslim women should be free to marry anyone they choose.

For the motion are Asra Nomani from America and Muhammad Habash from Syria. Against the motion are Thuraya Al Arrayed from Saudi Arabia and Yasir Qadhi, American Muslim cleric and instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.

The debate was the fifth and final of the 2008-2009 year, filmed on May 25th, 2009 in Qatar.


Sunday 24 October 2010

Is French Face-Veil (Niqab) Ban Right or Wrong? Doha Debate



Is French Face-Veil (Niqab) Ban Right or Wrong? 1 of 4 - Doha Debate, recorded 16.10.2010 


For more information on the burqa (burka), see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burqa . For more information on the Niqab (face-veil), see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niq%C4%81b 


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Thursday 19 August 2010

Who was Jesus?

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Is Jesus Christ God or just a prophet?
Did He ever claim to be God?
What do the ancient texts tell us?
What do Muslims believe about Jesus? Is he a prophet or more than a prophet?

The Easter Debates: Islam vs Christianity

A truly remarkable series of five debates held at Old Dominion University and the Central Baptist Church in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Day 3: Who was Jesus?

Representing the Muslim perspective was Sami Zaatari: Sami has written hundreds of articles defending Islam , He runs the website www.muslim-responses.com

He is currently studying literature in London and is working on a book on Jesus' crucifixion.

Representing the Christian side was Nabeel Qureshi: Nabeel is an ex Ahmadi (Qadyani) Christian Apologist who is currently pursuing an MD at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

He has just finished the coursework for his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University in CA.
The Topic of Debate: The Case for Islam versus The Case for Christianity: Why We Chose to Leave and Believe?

The Topic of Debate: Was Muhammad a Prophet of God?

Vs.
Nabeel Qureshi (www.Acts17.net)

(Central Baptist Church in Ghent, Sunday, March 23rd 2008)

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