Lunchtime Discussion Group - The Transcendental Needs of the Non-religious

Dine and Discuss in a friendly environment!

Join our popular Lunchtime Discussion Group for an afternoon of friendly conversation whilst dining at a local restaurant.

In June we'll be discussing The Transcendental Needs of the Non-religious.

There will be briefing materials available before the discussion at: Reading Humanists | The Transcendental Needs of the Non-religious

In religion, transcendence relates to the aspects of existence that lie beyond the material world. It is often assumed that without religion transcendence is superfluous. But do non-religious people also have transcendental needs?

Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs proposes a hierarchy of human needs to be fulfilled at different levels. Based on this, do non-religious people need something to replace “religious” experience in order to fulfil their transcendental needs? And if so, how might this be achieved?

What are you views? Come along to share them and discuss with like-minded people in a friendly environment.

About Discussion Group

Our discussions can cover any socially relevant issue. Participants decide on the topics for discussion based on their interests. From evolution to anthropology, from economics to psychology, from the environment to . . . anything that catches your interest.

If you want to contribute, we’d ask you to prepare something that has fired up your imagination. Contributions might be sharing ideas from a book or article you’ve read, or simply an idea that you’ve researched. Individuals will submit a written summary of their idea before the meal.

On the day, the group will question, discuss and assess the implications. If you want to come along to listen and comment, that’s fine too. The aim is to engage a group of like-minded people who enjoy understanding and challenging each other’s ideas.