Assisted suicide is legal throughout Canada. However, there is controversy about who should be eligible. In 2021, the eligibility was extended to people who do not have terminal medical conditions. There has been concern among the disabled community that this extension puts their members at risk due to lack of medical, financial and social support …

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Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. If you have left your …

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Join us for an exciting lecture on the topic of Religion as Make-Believe: A Theory of Belief, Imagination, and Group Identity! Neil Van Leeuwen is a Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University and a recipient of the European Commission's Marie Curie Fellowship. His research has been featured in the New York Times and The …

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Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for Café Inquiry …

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Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for Café Inquiry …

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Science Fiction has long been a genre which has explored Humanist values. Join us as we read and discuss everything from classic sci-fi to newly published works. This month's book is, "We Are Legion (We Are Bob)" by Dennis E. Taylor. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Join us at the next Café Inquiry Online as we take a deeper look into the recently-awarded 2024 Nobel prizes for medicine, chemistry, physics, and economics. We’ll discuss some of the research behind these achievements and how these accomplishments have impacted our lives …

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RSVP to Cindy Krieg at volunteers@michiganhumanists.org by Monday, October 21th. ***Space is limited! RSVP today!*** Kids' Food Basket 1300 Plymouth Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Volunteer with us at Kids' Food Basket! Kids' Food Basket believes healthy food is a right. They exist to pursue a future in which all children have access to the nourishment …

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The general election will (finally!) be over! At least the votes will have all been cast. Join us November 10 at the next IN PERSON Café Inquiry as we discuss the election results – or lack thereof – and what they might mean for the future of our country and for humanity as a whole. …

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Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. If you have left your …

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Carlisle's Restaurant – 470 W. Western Ave. – Muskegon 49440 Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. For the time being we’ll be meeting at Carlisle's in downtown Muskegon. Join us this month and enjoy the fellowship and free-flowing conversation. Look for the Michigan Humanist table signs. And don’t worry if you don’t …

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This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits. Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow …

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