Organized By Stefano Antonio Maiorana
University of Cape Town LS2D (-33.979101, 18.513224)
The UCT Student FSI hosts: George Branch (Emeritus Professor of Zoology): - EVOLUTION: Scientific Advances and Appropriate Religious Responses The event is a response to John Lennox's lectures that take place this week at UCT, with many faith-based societies preparing for his arrival already: Student Y posted this on Facebook: "To give us a little teaser for what's to come next week with John Lennox's talks at The Open Secret on UCT Upper Campus, come to a dvd debate screening between him and atheist, Christopher Hitchens, in Leslie Social 2D at 18:45. Going to be a legit vibe with a total of 8 other Christian societies on campus. Come through! :)"... As a society that promotes secular values, enlightenment principles and rational discourse we support Lennox's right to freedom of speech. This said - Lennox should not leave our unchallenged- especially a campus that operates, for the most part, by secular principles. George Branch was head of Zoology at UCT and emeritus professor. AWARDS: - Fellowship of the University of Cape Town: 1983 - Distinguished Teachers Award: 1984 - UCT Book Award: 1986 - for "The Living Shores of Southern Africa". - Fellowship of the Royal Society of South Africa: 1990. - Gold Medal of the Zoological Society of Southern Africa: 1992. - Gilchrist Gold Medal for contributions to marine science: 1994. - UCT Book Award: 1995 - for "Two Oceans - a Field Guide to Marine Life" - International Temperate Reef Award: 2006 - Lifetime Contributions to Marine Science Branch is a member of 23 National and 4 International committees; chairmanship of 11 of these. I am sure the talk is essential for the understanding for the relationship between science and religion. No doubt it will be entertaining and enlightening. We look forward to seeing you there!