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 …
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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This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits. 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 …
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 …
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. For this meeting, we will read Babel 17 by Samuel R. Delany. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group at …
*** DIFFERENT DATE *** This month's Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Mercury Burger and Bar. 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 …
This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) We keep hearing that we are returning to the days when America was great. But when was that? At the next Cafe Inquiry we will explore what qualities make a nation great, and look back at American history to identify the era when …
The Pronatalist movement advocates for higher birth rates in response to declining population growth – particularly in developed countries – as a means of staving off economic and cultural collapse. Join us IN PERSON at the next Café Inquiry as Steve Andersen helps us delve into this movement – the policies it promotes and the …
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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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