Secularism on Trial: Should Religion be Separate from Government?

This event is a must-see for all those interested in observing the intense intellectual battle-ground between the proponents of a society without religion and those who hold that religion (in this case, Islam) holds a holistic and comprehensive solution for mankind, both in the private and public sphere. Further, the debate will discuss whether or not Western Ideology has failed to provide a solution for man’s public life, in harmony with man’s nature (fitrah).

Dan Barker, colleague of Richard Dawkins and avid campaigner for Secularism in American comes to the UK to debate Muslim speaker Abdullah al Andalusi on:

'Should Religion be Separate from Government?'

Dan Barker - is a prominent American atheist activist who has co-authored books with the famous atheist campaigner, Richard Dawkins, and travels around the world speaking in debates and lectures. Dan Barker is Head of the ‘Freedom from Faith Foundation’ (FfFF), which actively campaigns for abolishing reference to religion in all institutions of government and public service.

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Abdullah is a former Christian who embraced Islam at a young age, and has studied Islam in depth since he was 18.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.

Date: Sunday 29th November 2009

Time: 06:15pm- 09:15pm

Venue: Room B29, Main building, Torrington Square, Birkbeck, University of London,

Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7HX.