New Venue - Lake Effect Bistro and Lounge, Shoreline Inn, 750 Terrace Point Dr., Muskegon Humans are naturally curious. Furthermore, many of us in the right circumstances are intellectually curious – seeking a wide range of knowledge relating to various fields of study. But how do we satisfy this thirst for learning? We’d love to …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) There is widespread interest in and use of complementary and alternative medicine. A 2012 survey reported that more than 30% of American adults used these approaches within the previous 12 months. While alternative medicine has historically conflicted with usual or conventional Western medical …

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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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*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Founders Brewing (outdoors if weather permits).* 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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* This event is co-hosted with Secular and Social * 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. …

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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 Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. You will find …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) The Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 authorized direct-to-consumer prescription drug ads for the first time. President Ronald Reagan signed this legislation into law on April 22, 1988. Since then, prescription drug ads have proliferated in all sorts of media. But is this …

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  Lake Effect Bistro and Lounge, 750 Terrace Point Drive, Inside the Shoreline Inn The American Humanist Association published its third version of the Humanist Manifesto in 2003. Titled Humanism and Its Aspirations, it was a successor document to Humanist Manifesto(s) I and II, and lists six primary themes (see below). Join us at the …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Many people who want to restrict access to abortion support the idea that unwanted children can simply be adopted. But is this a benign solution to the issue of unwanted pregnancies?  It has been recognized that there are a number of problems that …

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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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*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 wherever they …

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