Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious

All are welcome to the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson on Sunday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m. to worship service to hear author Chris Stedman speak on what atheists and theists can gain from dialogue. Stedman, author of "Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious," will also run a workshop at the church from 1 to 3 p.m. on March 13. A former evangelical Christian and current Humanist chaplain, Stedman will share his story and reflect on how we can come to better understand one another and work together to improve the world we all share. Atheist voices are increasing in the public square, but for some atheism and anti-theism have become synonymous. Is the chasm of understanding between atheists and theists growing wider? Can atheists and theists identify shared values and build partnerships for the common good, or are their disagreements too vast? Stedman is a fellow of Davenport College at Yale and executive director of the Yale Humanist Community. Previously a Humanist chaplain at Harvard University, he has appeared on CNN, msnbc, and Fox News, and has written for publications including Salon, CNN, msnbc, The Advocate, USA Today, The Huffington Post, and The Washington Post. For more information, please visit ucmh.org or call 978-562-9180.