Basingstoke Cafe Sci subscribers are invited to this talk hosted by Winchester Skeptics In The Pub. Tonight's talk is titled "How Violent is Islam Really (http://winchester.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/10159/How-Violent-is-Islam-Really)" and is led by Johno Pearce.

The front cafe bar area will be open from 7.00pm. The talks for Winchester Skeptics in the Pub start at 7.30pm in the main lecture theatre. There is a £3 fee including entry into a book raffle to cover speakers expenses and theatre hire that is collected at the door.

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Who? Johno Pearce

What's the talk about?

This century has seen the emergence of Islam as a religion closely connected to violence and terrorism. With regrettable regularity the latest religiously inspired terror attack fills the news broadcasts around the world whether they be the work of ISIS, the Taliban, Al-Qaeda or other such group.

However these events are also vociferously condemned by peaceful Islamic groups as being distinctly against the teachings fo the Qu'ran. Islam is a religion of peace and unity for many Muslim across the world.

To investigate whether is a part of Islam, and to what extent, Jonathan will examine in turn; the Qu'ran, the history of the prophet of Muhammad, and modern day interpretations given by Muslims.

However regardless of his conclusion Jonathan will consider what role political expediency plays in accepting the narrative that fundamentalists are acting outside of the religion. It may be more desirable to accept a more moderate interpretation of Islam, even if it is less accurate.

Biography

Jonathan is a philosopher and author of several books of philosophy and theology. He is a founding member of both Tippling Philosophers and the Skeptic Ink Network.

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