Table Topics

Non-Conformity or the Herd? We’re constantly told what shows to watch and which books to read.  Movies use background music to inform who are the good, bad and ugly guys and to set over all mood, comfort level and character development. Carefully crafted, ideological-leaning messaging delivered by Internet, radio, television, social media, tech, politics inform as to...

Charitable Giving – Religious VS Secular Meaning of Charity The practice of charity means the voluntary giving of help to those in need, as a humanitarian act. Secular Charity: Foundation Beyond Belief is a humanist charity that promotes secular volunteering and responsible charitable giving. Guided by the principles of secular humanism, The Mission: Unite the humanist community...

Questions for Christmas (pdf version Happy Holidays) Q: Which philosophical description of “happy” best describes a modern Happy Holiday experience. what I experience here and now overall appreciation of one’s life as-a-whole the experience of joy, contentment, combined with a sense that one’s life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile human flourishing or prosperity Root of the word...

Governmental Grow & Power Question: Should Americans be free to live according to their beliefs without fear of government reprisal? Question: Should government have the power to dictate how we think, speak, and act regarding controversial social issues? Feminism tells young women and girls that they can do anything, however, males who identify as females are starting...

Table Topic Questions: Prior to Table Topics, perhaps in substitution to the educational minute, hand out Venn chart page (above) to everyone in the meeting. Request each person circle or select one word in each of the three columns or on the graphic itself. Have all copies returned to person in charge of Table Topics. During Table...

Questions to ask Popeye characters at a Job Interview For this table Topic I print this entire page, snipped out the character definitions, fold them in half, and, before the meeting starts, hand out one each to all table topic speakers, then asked the contestants to review their character’s description at their convenience. Later for the actual...

Why do we experience awkwardness? Brains that react with embarrassment to awkwardness situations increases trust and social cohesion. Feeling awkward activates the same regions in the brain as physical pain. Responses to awkward, uncomfortable situations are similar to Fight or Flight reactions. Fight or Flight reactions: Breathing and heart rate Breathing and heart rate increases during prolonged...