​A Roundtable on the Role of Religion

​An experiment from The Toronto Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge and Studio 535

​"What role should religion play today?"

​For almost 150 years people have been announcing the 'death of religion'.

​They argue that religion is bound to collapse in the face of modern scientific knowledge. Or, they say, that even if religion sticks around as some vestigial organ, it has "served it's purpose". For the intellectually enlightened it just doesn't make sense any more.

​What do you think? Is there a role for religion today?

​Come to 535 to discuss the future of religion. The evening will start with a conversation between Anna Lisa, salehdigital, Benjamin Parry, Samara and Misha Glouberman to explain their different experiences and their takes on the question.

​We will use this frame to transition into a broader discussion, pairing off into smaller groups for prompted dialogue.

​There will be snacks.

​Run of Show

​Please arrive between 6:00pm and 6:30pm. There will be no entry before 6:00pm and we cannot promise we will be able to admit people after we begin. 

• ​6:00pm Doors Open

• ​6:30pm Opening Conversation

• ​7:30pm Group Discussion

• ​8:00pm Wrap Up

• ​8:15pm Social Hour

​The Mood

• ​​Toronto deserves the most welcoming, encouraging, spirited, and fun intellectual community in the world.

• ​​Our events are a place to come together to learn, make friends, and develop ideas. The space should make you feel energized, engaged, and most importantly at ease.

• ​​Come with a posture of openness and care and be ready to have a good time.

​About the Toronto Society

​The Toronto Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge is building intellectual infrastructure for Toronto for the next 100 years.

​​Notice of Filming and Photography

​Documentation (photos, videos, audio) will happen. By joining, you consent to this recording and its publication.