VIII WORLD ATHEIST CONFERENCE
[ JOINTLY CONVENED BY DRAVIDAR KAZHAGAM,
ATHEIST CENTRE AND RATIONALIST FORUM]
Dr.K.Veeramani, Dr.G.Vijayam
President, Dravidar Kazhagam, Executive Director,
Patron, The Rationalists’ Forum, Atheist Centre, Vijayawada.
Periyar Thidal, 50 E.V.K.Sampath Road, Andhra Pradesh
Vepery, Chennai - 600 007
An Invitation to Humanist Fraternity
We are happy to inform that VIII World Atheist Conference is jointly convened by Dravidar Kazhagam, Atheist Centre and The Rationalists’ Forum on 7,8 & 9 January 2011 in Tiruchirapalli, a city centrally located in Tamil Nadu State, India. This Corporation City is well connected by road, train and air.
The conference is being conducted by the movements founded by the great atheists, social reformers and humanists - Periyar E.V.Ramasami (1879-1973) and Gora (1902-1975). The movements founded by these leaders are not mere organisations but active mass movements working ceaselessly for the betterment of human life by dispelling ignorance and superstitions and instilling the urge to resort to rational thinking and promoting scientific temper among the masses, as well as the educated.
At present - in the twentyfirst century - people face recurring acts of terrorism and violence. Humanity is divided as various sectarians because of gods, religion, rituals, priestly class, and bigotry. They are the roots of division and perpetual catalyst agents for disharmony and discord. Humanism must be made to triumph at any cost. Positive Atheism is the only solution to create a new world devoid of wars and discriminations.
‘Forget God and think of humans’ was the call given by Thanthai Periyar a long ago in Tamil Nadu through his Self- Respect Movement. Gora gave the call for Positive Atheism - which is nothing but humanism.
Atheism is the choicest flower of harmony, peace, progress and unity of humanity.
. Atheistic way of life is the need of the hour and the theme of the conference is accordingly chosen as “Atheism - An Alternate Culture.” Why we have chosen it as the only solution will be discussed at the Conference,
The conference will be organised in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu where Periyar E.V.R., the great rationalist had spent a significant span of his life to lead the movement.
We extend a warm welcome to you and your organisation to participate in the VIII World Atheist Conference. Almost all the atheist organisations world over and from different States of India would attend the conference. We look forward your co-operation and participation. We are hopeful that the outcome of the conference would definitely expand the atheist fraternity, making it to function with accelerated vigour and enthusiasm.
Your confirmation to attend the three days conference in Tiruchirapalli may be communicated to the following address through e-mail, fax or postal service.
Co-ordinator
VIII World Atheist Conference
84/1 (50), E.V.K.Sampath Road,
Vepery, Chennai - 600 007
e-mail -atheistconference2011@gmail.com
Fax: 044 2661 8866
The Registration Fee for each delegate is Rs.400/-. (US$ 100) which may be remitted favouring “Dravidar Kazhagam” through demand draft payable at Chennai, India.
The details of hotels in Tiruchirapalli with tariff and the details of conveyance to and fro Tiruchirapalli, by air/ train are enclosed for your information.
Kindly let us know about your participation at the earliest.
Let us all assemble under one roof
and spread the message of hope
With regards.
Yours humanly,
K.Veeramani - G.Vijayam
