Join the Michigan Atheists 51st Anniversary Picnic, a statewide gathering of bold, unapologetic nonbelievers celebrating the 1st Amendment, freedom of conscience, and liberation from gods, dogma, and religious control. 51 years of unity. 5 decades of freethinkers. 1 powerful tradition. This isn’t just a picnic. It’s a legacy event. Every year, atheists from across Michigan …

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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 events …

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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 will be The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group …

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 This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Back in April we looked at some of the many environmental policy rollbacks promulgated by the second Trump administration, with a focus on actions by the EPA. At the next Café Inquiry Online we’ll look at regulatory rollbacks not specific to the EPA, along …

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SKEPTICS IN THE PUB, NOW IN THE LANSING AREA! We will be meeting at Blue Gill Grill. 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 …

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Peptides have been in the news lately. In opposition to FDA staff recommendations, an FDA advisory committee has recommended that six popular peptides be put on a list of biologic agents that can be supplied by compounding pharmacies. One other peptide that was being considered was not recommended. What are peptides? What are they used …

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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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This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit) will be held at The Brakeman. 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 …

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This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) will be held at Carlisle's Restaurant. By popular request we’ll have suggested topics for discussion each month, to be posted here a few days before the event. Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for non-theists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. …

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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 events …

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 This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) How does society decide what can be bought and sold? Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth has written a book titled Moral Economics: From Prostitution to Organ Sales, What Controversial Transactions Reveal About How Markets Work, in which he introduces the concept of “repugnant transactions” …

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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 events …

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