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Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids)

Wealthy Street Bakery 610 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

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 isThe Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. You will find the group …

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Skeptics in the Pub Muskegon (formerly Café Inquiry)

Pigeon Hill Brewer's Lounge 895 4th Street, Muskegon, MI, United States

  Pigeon Hill Brewer's Lounge - 895 4th Street, Muskegon We're trying something different! Café Inquiry Muskegon is, at least for now, Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon).We will meet at various pubs, bars, etc.  We might change up locations, especially in the summer months when outdoor options are available. Join us this month to try …

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Café Inquiry Grand Rapids – In Person! – Are Aspartame and Artificial Sweeteners Harmful?

Institute for Global Education 1118 Wealthy Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The World Health Organization recently added the artificial sweetener aspartame to its list of possible human carcinogens. But what is the actual significance of this? Join us LIVE and IN PERSON (woo hoo! Finally!) at Café Inquiry Grand Rapids as we take a look at the reasoning behind the WHO’s move, the difference between “hazard” …

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Living Without Religion Support Group – In Person!!

Institute for Global Education 1118 Wealthy Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, United States

  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 …

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Skeptics In The Pub (Grand Rapids)

City Built Brewing Company 820 Monroe Ave NW #155, Grand Rapids, MI

*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at City Built Brewing** 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 …

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Skeptics In The Pub (Flint)

2441 Pollock Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48439 2441 Pollock Rd., Grand Blanc, MI, United States

***Skeptics in the Pub Flint will be held at 2441 Pollock Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48439 for August! This is a member's home, BYOB!*** 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 …

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Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids)

Wealthy Street Bakery 610 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

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 we are reading Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. You will find the group at …

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Café Inquiry (Online) – Electric Vehicle Downsides

Online Meeting – Link in Event Details

This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Most people see electric vehicle adoption as a vital tool in reaching net zero carbon emissions in order to slow global warming. However, not everyone agrees. At the next Café Inquiry Online we’ll take a look at some of the criticisms directed at …

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Living Without Religion Support Group (Online)

Online Meeting – Link in Event Details

This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) 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 …

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Decoding the Jesus Myth, an evening with David Fitzgerald (Grand Rapids)

Calkins Science Center Auditorium #348 226 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids

Join us for an exciting lecture investigating the historical Jesus question! The lecturer, David Fitzgerald, is a leading scholar in the study of the roots of Christian mythology and the author of "NAILED: Ten Christian Myths that Show Jesus Never Existed at All" and "Jesus: Mything in Action Volumes 1 through 3." You won't want …

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Café Inquiry Grand Rapids – Believe It…Or Not! (In Person!!)

Institute for Global Education 1118 Wealthy Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The world is full of misinformation, disinformation, bad science, and also some actual useful information! How do we decide what to believe? At the next Café Inquiry we will discuss techniques for evaluating the information bombarding us. Topics will include fact checking, evaluating research, science reporting, and the use and misuse of statistics. See this …

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Living Without Religion Support Group (Online & In-Person)

Institute for Global Education 1118 Wealthy Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, United States

You may join this event in person, or by Zoom. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) 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 …

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