Join us in our new venue!! We’re now meeting in the choir room on the second floor of Fountain Street Church! See below for further information. We’ve all heard the claims. Government is inefficient. Government social programs are wasteful. Private charities do a better job helping people. But the data may not support these statements.  Join us IN …

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Join us in our new venue!! We’re now meeting in the choir room on the second floor of Fountain Street Church! See below for further information. 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 …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Ethical Objections to Charity Charity is seen as a selfless act of kindness and compassion motivated by a desire to improve the lives of others. But some people argue that charity is sometimes carried out badly, and some think it brings bad results …

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This month's Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) will be held at Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar. Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. This month we’ll be meeting again at Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar at Core Plaza, inside the historic Lumberman’s Bank building. The five restaurants are currently …

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Location - Fountain Street Church - 2nd Floor Choir Room Café Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day's topic, followed by casual discussion. The Netflix miniseries “Adolescence” explores the effects of social media use on teens. Worldwide there is growing concern about these negative effects. The U.S. Surgeon General has said that social …

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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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Please join us for a lecture by Wyoming, MI Council Member, Marissa Postler as she shares her experiences working with the "conservative old white dudes" on the Wyoming City Council. For more information about Marissa, check out this article from TheHumanist.com The venue for this month's lecture is the Fountain Street Church chapel. Parking Information  …

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