Understanding Gun Culture
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society As a society with more weapons than people, the United States clearly has a “gun culture.” Does that explain the plague of mass shootings, crime-related killings, accidents, and suicides by bullet? Causes proffered for this epidemic include mental illness, toxic masculinity, economic desperation, and profiteering by weapon manufacturers, as [...]
Reflections on My Summer in Italy (In Person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Hugh will share sights seen and insights gleaned during his summer sojourn in Italy. To attend in person, please RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org so he knows how much wine to buy. Those fully-vaccinated and boosted are welcome to join in-person at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square.
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLeader Hugh hosts the first session of this program’s season, focusing on the Renaissance roots of humanism. For Society members only. In-person at 1906 Rittenhouse Square and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274
Short Documentary: Hello Sunshine
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHello Sunshine shines a light on people living in the Kensington section of Philly and efforts to support them. After the screening, filmmaker Joe Quint and Roz Pichardo—the featured activist—will hold a discussion. Free at the Ethical Society building. This event is part of the International Day of Peace (celebrated from September 15-21). This year’s theme—chosen [...]
Footballs Not Firearms
Join PES Leader Hugh Taft-Morales for this march and rally beginning and ending at Fairhill Square (4th and Lehigh). There will be words from youth, police officers, and public officials. Enjoy music, free food, and a free football giveaway. Come support this effort to strengthen community relationships and build peace! This event is part of [...]
Documentary: Mission Joy
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis film is a deeply moving testament to the friendship between the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It explores their dialogue about how to live with joy in troubled times. PES Leader Hugh Taft-Morales will facilitate a conversation after the film. Free at the Ethical Society building. This event is part of [...]
Religious Freedom and the Separation of Church and State
Sarah Barringer Gordon University of Pennsylvania Are we heading toward a theocracy and Christian nationalist state? Sarah Barringer Gordon, the Arlin M. Adams professor of constitutional law and a professor of history, is renowned for her work on the ways that religious liberty developed over the course of American history. A frequent media commentator, she [...]
Benefit Jazz Concert: The Larry McKenna Quartet
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis performance will raise money for programs serving refugees in Philadelphia. Come enjoy terrific jazz and help those building new lives here. Pay what you will at the Ethical Society Building. This event is part of the International Day of Peace (celebrated from September 15-21). This year’s theme—chosen by the United Nations—is “End Racism. Build [...]
Peace Day Program 2022
Gather on the north apron of Philadelphia City Hall for this event. There will be special guests, art, reflections on the theme “End Racism. Build Peace,” and songs by PES Leader Hugh Taft-Morales. This event is part of the International Day of Peace (celebrated from September 15-21). This year’s theme—chosen by the United Nations—is “End [...]
Rape and Murder: “Me Too” in Italian Renaissance Art
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society While enjoying the aesthetic brilliance of Italian Renaissance art this summer, Hugh was struck by the many representations of violence between men and women. In light of the Supreme Court’s attack on women’s bodily integrity, we must understand the dynamics that fuel this violence: both the oppression of women [...]