------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO Read the Balcao Synopsis on the website http://www.goadesc.org/balcao/ -------------------------------------------------------
Dear Cybergaokars on SaligaoNet,
To observe National Science Day, Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 25th February will focus on a rationalist perspective of life
Mr. Somu Rao, President, The Goa Science Forum and National Executive Member (FIRA) Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations will lead the discussion at the Balcao and share information on the work of the Forum.
Today we see all over the world people showing little concern for humanity and humane values ! Parochial nationalism coupled with religious fanaticism is playing havoc with humanity in almost all countries of the world. Is there a way out of this chaos? Can we create a safer and rational world ?
The task is stupendous but not impossible. It can be achieved through a long struggle, if human beings adopt a rational way of life.
The Goa Science Forum conducts workshops to spread Scientific Temper, Humanism, Rationalism, spirit of inquiry and reforms. It also works to convince people the importance of gaining self-confidence and make them know the efficacy of a scientific method to solve their mundane problem.
The Forum also encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible and scientific point of view.
The Forum is affiliated to The Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations (FIRA) which is planning a protest before the Parliament on 18th April 2005 to pressurize the Government to enforce a Draft Bill submitted by the Federation to separate religion from politics.
What possibilities are there to spread Scientific Temper, Humanism, Rationalism, and a spirit of inquiry through educational institutions and Parent Teachers Associations (PTA's) ? What role can NGO's, service clubs, Mahila Mandals play in promoting a rational way of life ?
The Balcao discussion will cover these questions and also evolve an agenda for action by citizens on the issue.
Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public.
Those citizens who would like to receive the regular invitation to Friday Balcao and a one page synopsis of the fortnightly session can subscribe for the same by sending Rs.100/- to cover printing and mailing costs.
Interested citizens wanting more information on Friday Balcao can phone on 2252660 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
best wishes,
Lillian D'Costa ======================================= GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy =======================================
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