Why Suicide Bombings?

Pocopson, Pennsylvania (September 20, 2007) — On Friday, September 28, 2007, the Atheist Alliance International and the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science will host a lecture on the roots of suicide bombing given by the forensic psychiatrist Dr. J. Anderson Thomson, Jr. of the University of Virginia. Dr. Richard Dawkins will be chairing the presentation.

The lecture will take place on Friday, September 28, 2007, from 11.00 AM until Noon. It will be held in the Arlington Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202.

Seating is limited to 300 people. Please note that this event is open to the public and seats may go quickly. Please arrive early as security will be in place.

About AAI

The Atheist Alliance International (AAI) is a worldwide organization of independent, religion-free groups and individuals. A nonprofit membership organization, AAI strives to assist in establishing democratic, atheistic societies and to foster their success and growth for the purpose of advancing rational thinking through education. In addition to sponsoring annual conventions, AAI publishes the quarterly magazine Secular Nation, The Freethought Directory, and The Journal of Higher Criticism. AAI represents over 5,000 members worldwide and supports them with information, networking opportunities and guidance as they face the challenges of living and promoting a nontheist lifestyle. For more information, visit www.AtheistAlliance.org.

Please Note: The Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) are not a sponsor of this event, but it may be of interest to WASH members and others in the community.