Humanist Association

The Leisure World Humanist Association will meet on Sunday, Jan. 5, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, at 10:30 a.m.

Dave Silva will give a Powerpoint presentation on prayer, and lead a discussion on how prayer is used in various religions and belief systems. Discussing prayer is one of the strongest social taboos in society. That fact provides a good reason humanists should discuss and analyze prayer.

During the meeting, Silva will cover what prayer is and how it works. The group will discuss the social and moral implication and effects of prayer, as well as how prayer differs from one religion to another. There will be an opportunity for questions and open discussion during the meeting.

There will be a raffle for a hardcover copy of “The Big Picture,” by cosmologist Sean Carroll.