This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) This week, Dennis Gaymer leads a discussion of electric vehicle technology. His synopsis (edited and abridged): Clearing Away Some FUD about EVs - I get it. Change is hard. And scary! There’s no shortage of purveyors of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) about …

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This Event is held in person. Café Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day's topic, followed by casual discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. Attendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist's purpose: from atheism, agnosticism, humanism, secularism, and …

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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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  Unruly Brewing Co. - 360 W. Western Ave., Muskegon Last month we started fixing the world, but got sidetracked a bit - focusing not enough on the what to do and too much on how to implement the what to do. So we continue this month! There are plenty of problems with today's world …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Will interstellar travel by humans ever happen? In movies, on TV, and in books people are flitting willy-nilly between star systems with seeming ease. But stars are really, really far away. Incomprehensibly far for brains evolved to deal with Earth distances. The nearest …

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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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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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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Many of us here at Café Inquiry describe ourselves as Humanists – practitioners of Humanism. Café Inquiry is an event under the umbrella of Michigan Humanists. But what, exactly, do we mean by Humanism? If you describe yourself as a Humanist, what defines …

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This Event is held in person. Café Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day's topic, followed by casual discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. Attendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist's purpose: from atheism, agnosticism, humanism, secularism, and …

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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 titled The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Naylor. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. You …

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Live Meeting Only! In Person Meeting Address - Rake Beer Project - 794 Pine St, Muskegon, MI 49442 It’s that time of year again! Yep, mangers, magi, sheep and unaccommodating innkeepers abound! But is there any basis for this story other than 2 contradictory accounts in the New Testament, neither of which matches the traditional …

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