Debate w/ FREE DRINK: Anti-Zionism is Anti-semitism

Welcome to London's new and exclusive debate society where the style is formal but the passion unbridled, as we delve into the current and philosophical issues of our age.

The motion for the next meeting is: This House Believes Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism

Dress code: smart attire

Anti-Zionism and antisemitism sit in a tense, emotionally charged space – now more than ever. Many people argue that anti-Zionism often crosses a line: that denying the Jewish right to self-determination, uniquely among the world’s peoples, echoes older patterns of exclusion and hostility. Others counter that anti-Zionism is a critique of nationalism, state formation, or specific government actions, and does not constitute prejudice against the Jewish people.

This event invites you debate this issue in a civilised manner and in good faith, taking the long historical perspective.
During the Q&A you will be able to question the speakers or make a statement.

Tickets include a free drink at The Tea House Theatre – hot, cold, soft, or alcoholic.

DRESS CODE: Smart attire (shirt and tie expected)

OUR SPEAKERS:

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On The Proposition:

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On the Opposition:

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Agora Debate Club is a unique debate club in London that allows you to debate on the side you feel most strongly in favour of. Unlike other debate clubs, we do not assign you a side, instead you choose the side and you argue your own case without the need to coordinate your argument with the other debaters on your side.

Votes will be taken before and after debates, and the side with the greatest swing in its favour, is declared the winner.

We adhere to the Chatham House rules, which means that it is strictly forbidden to name any speaker, whether a debater or anyone else, if you share any statements made during the debates outside of the meeting.

Formality and ceremony are central to our debates to engender respect for opponents and audience as well as to provide a framework for true passion.

We aim to meet six times a year for debates on current or philosophical issues.

The name "Agora" comes from the ancient Greek word for the marketplace and town square where debates were held. A debate is an expression of the marketplace of ideas, and as we believe in the free trade of ideas, the name Agora Debate Club perfectly expresses what we are all about.

Our logo has three pillars, each representing one of the basic values the club is based on: Reason, Logic and Free Speech.

Each pillar has two ends, six in all, representing the six gatherings we aim to have per year.

Join us and experience the thrill of rational Enlightenment discourse in the heart of legal London

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