On 30 July 2009, the Singapore Humanism Meetup (SHM) organised a debate over these questions:
- What is the role of religion in Singaporean society?
- Are there any advantages to having a religious affiliation?
- What benefits does freethought confer on the average Singaporean?


Photo below: The side arguing in favor of religion. From left to right, Riyas, Stephan, Mathia.
Photo below: The side arguing against religion.