We are pleased to announce that we are co-sponsoring, with Truthdig, a debate this month between Sam Harris and Chris Hedges, moderated by Robert Scheer. The event will take place at Royce Hall on Tuesday, May 22, starting at 8 pm.
The description of the event from Truthdig:
At a time of virulent religious fanaticism extending from Afghanistan to Washington, D.C., Truthdig presents two of the most courageous writers confronting this descent into modern irrationality. A nonbeliever and a believer—one who sees religion as a scourge and one who argues that the loss of the spiritual has plunged our society into violence and extremism—they have both written passionately and profoundly about this subject and will share their thoughts in what promises to be a fascinating evening of debate and dialogue.
The debate will be followed by a book-signing.
Unfortunately, you must pay for tickets to the debate (starting at $15), but the event is a fund-raiser for Truthdig, after all. Probably the easiest place for students to obtain tickets is from the Central Ticket Office near Pauley Pavilion.
Event Information
Religion and Politics: The End of the World? A Truthdig Debate
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
8 p.m.
Royce Hall, UCLA
Parking instructions: Enter Royce Drive off Sunset Boulevard.
View the parking map
Tickets
Limited Gold Circle: $35
Preferred: $20
Standard: $15
Tickets available at Royce Hall (Campus Ticket Office) or Ticketmaster.
CTO ticket orders and information: (310) 825-2101
(Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Ticketmaster ticket orders: (213) 365-3500
Ticketmaster website: www.ticketmaster.com
Check out the event main page for more details: www.truthdig.com/debate
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