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My Talk at Cheltenham Skeptics in the Pub Tonight: Islam and Violence

Jonathan MS Pearce

30 May 2017

I am speaking tonight at Cheltenham Skeptics in the Pub on the subject of Islam and violence. This has been a hot button topic on the blog and in society at large. My talk was booked some time ago and Manchester has made it all the more pertinent.

Anyway, if you are in the area, do come along. Where? Copa 66 Regent Street Cheltenham GL50 1HA  

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