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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry Grand Rapids - Believe It...Or Not! (In Person!!)
DESCRIPTION: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 Wikipedia page for a list of cognitive biases that can mislead us in evaluating information. Duke Reporters’ Lab has a report about fact checking and the UC Berkeley library has a list of fact checking sites. The World Editors Forum has information about how to report science news accurately. This article from the American Council on Science and Health discusses the difference between “Evidence-Based Medicine” and “Science-Based Medicine”. Finally\, here is a link to an introductory textbook on statistics for those of you who want to bone up a bit or take a deep dive before we meet.   We’ll see you in person on September 10 at the Institute for Global Education office on Wealthy Street (or will we?). \nCafé Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic\, followed by casual discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nAttendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism\, agnosticism\, humanism\, secularism\, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities\, such as religion\, philosophy\, social issues\, politics\, evolution\, morality\, ethics\, and psychology. \nCafé Inquiry (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second and fourth Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/ci-gr-2023-09-10/
LOCATION:Institute for Global Education\, 1118 Wealthy Street S.E.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Crownover and Jessica Wolin":MAILTO:cafeinquiry-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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SUMMARY:Living Without Religion Support Group (Online & In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:You may join this event in person\, or by Zoom. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) \nLiving 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. \nIf you have left your religion\, are thinking of leaving\, or would like to support others in similar situations — this is the space for you. You are not alone in your search for a secular lifestyle. Questions and stories will be shared\, friends will be made\, and discussions will be had. \nLiving Without Religion is always free and open to anyone who meets the above criteria. \nLiving Without Religion (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Any person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nContact: Randy Kuipers\, livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org \n\n 
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/lwr-gr-2023-09-10/
LOCATION:Institute for Global Education\, 1118 Wealthy Street S.E.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Kuipers":MAILTO:livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230912T183000
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SUMMARY:Community Interfaith Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Join the Michigan Humanists at the Community Interfaith Memorial \nFranklin Crownover will be speaking as a representative of the Michigan Humanists. \nDESCRIPTION\nFor the past nine years\, local hospice care providers have combined efforts to create a service for centering and healing. We Remember: A Community Interfaith Memorial has been and continues to be a space where the words\, rhythms\, and practices of the interfaith community are offered for people to support and uphold each other in our adversity and loss. Using the language of many traditions – prayers\, songs\, reflections\, music\, and readings from sacred texts – this service gives language to grief\, mourning\, and celebration of life. Certainly\, as the Interfaith Memorials of years past have shown\, resilience is found within every religious\, secular\, and spiritual identity. \nThis year’s event will take place at the Catholic Information Center  on Tuesday\, September 12 from 6:30pm-8:00pm . The annual event will offer a 30-minute memorial-style service\, featuring persons from diverse religious / secular / spiritual traditions\, followed by interactive family-friendly activities to process loss and remember our loved ones. The service will feature music\, reflection\, meditation\, and poetry inclusive to all traditions. \nWhether grieving recent losses\, honoring those who have long since passed\, or simply curious as to how various traditions commemorate the passing of life\, all are welcome to share in this family-friendly space. \nThis event has been tagged as community\, grief\, interfaith\, memorial\, and remembrance. \nCONTACT\nKaufman Interfaith Institute\ninterfaith@gvsu.edu \nTo learn more about the event and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute\, visit this link \n————————————————————————————————————————– \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/community-interfaith-memorial/
LOCATION:Cathedral Square – Catholic Information Center\, 360 Division St. S\, 2nd Floor\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon)
DESCRIPTION:Unruly Brewing Company – 360 W. Western Ave\, Muskegon \nWe’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.  Join us this month at Unruly Brewing Company to try out the new format and enjoy the fellowship and free-flowing conversation. We’ll be outside\, weather and space availability permitting. Look for the Michigan Humanist table signs.  And don’t worry if you don’t drink. Consumption of alcohol is not expected or required. \nSkeptics in the Pub\, “Critical Thinking with a Pint\,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual\, fun atmosphere. \nLearn 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 on our calendar.) \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nDon’t drink? That’s okay! Many famous skeptics were teetotalers\, and there is no problem with that. \nDrinking skeptically means drinking responsibly. Science teaches us what alcohol does to the human body. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanists table signs. \n  \nSkeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets each month on the second Thursday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/ci-msk-3-2023-02-09-2023-09-14/
LOCATION:Unruly Brewing Company\, 360 W. Western Ave.\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Hamlin":MAILTO:cafeinquiry-muskegon@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230915T210000
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SUMMARY:Skeptics In The Pub (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION:*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Founders Brewing (outdoors if weather permits).* \nSkeptics in the Pub\, “Critical Thinking with a Pint\,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual\, fun atmosphere. \nLearn 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 on our calendar.) \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nDon’t drink? That’s okay! Many famous skeptics were teetotalers\, and there is no problem with that. \nDrinking skeptically means drinking responsibly. Science teaches us what alcohol does to the human body. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanists table signs. \nSkeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the third Friday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/sitp-gr-2023-01-20-2023-09-15/
LOCATION:Founders Brewing Co.\, 235 Grandville Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Pittman":MAILTO:jpittman@michiganhumanists.org
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SUMMARY:Michigan Humanists at Eastown Street Fair
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with the Michigan Humanists at the Easttown Streetfair!\n \nPlease RSVP to Cindy at volunteers@michiganhumanists.org if you are interested in tabling. We will be establishing two-hour shifts of 2-3 people per shift.\n7:30am – 10:00am – includes Setup\n10:00am – 12:00pm\n12:00pm – 2:00pm\n2:00pm – 4:00pm\n4:00pm – 6:00pm\n6:00pm – 8:30pm – includes Teardown.\nTo Volunteer:  email Cindy Krieg at volunteers@michiganhumanists.org with your:\n·         Full name(s)\n·         Email address\n·         Cell phone number (for the day of the event) \n·         Time(s) you are able to volunteer. Please list all time slots you are available for in order of your preference\, or just give us your availability and let us know how many hours you are willing to volunteer. You can volunteer for more than one timeslot if you want to help for longer than 2 hours. We can also have overlapping time slots if your time frame fits differently\, or a 3-hour slot would work for you.Learn more about the Eastown Street Fair here https://www.eastown.org/calendar/streetfair-tbagf-43dk5\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————- \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/michigan-humanists-at-eastown-street-fair/
LOCATION:Eastown Street Fair\, Wealthy St SE and Ethel Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230922T183000
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SUMMARY:Skeptics In The Pub (Flint)
DESCRIPTION:***Skeptics in the Pub Flint will be held at 11280 East Holly Davisburg\, MI*** BYOB\, this is a member’s home! \nSkeptics in the Pub\, “Critical Thinking with a Pint\,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual\, fun atmosphere. \nLearn 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 on our calendar.) \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nDon’t drink? That’s okay! Many famous skeptics were teetotalers\, and there is no problem with that. \nDrinking skeptically means drinking responsibly. Science teaches us what alcohol does to the human body. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanists table signs. \nSkeptics in the Pub (Flint) meets each month on the fourth Friday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/sitp-fl-2023-01-27-2023-09-22/
LOCATION:11280 East Holly Davisburg\, MI\, 11280 East Holly Rd.\, Davisburg\, MI\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dean Tersigni":MAILTO:skeptics-flint@michiganhumanists.org
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SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION: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 The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanist table signs. \nSci-fi Book club (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the fourth Friday.\n \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/sci-fi-book-club-grand-rapids-2023-09-22/
LOCATION:Wealthy Street Bakery\, 610 Wealthy St SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49503
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Pittman":MAILTO:jpittman@michiganhumanists.org
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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry (Online) - Grammar: Relevant or Means of Oppression?
DESCRIPTION:This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) \nDoes bad grammar make you cringe?  Ain’t it like the worst thing ever? Many of us would say yes to the first question\, while cringing at the second.  Yet the question is actually quite controversial.  People ranging from a Banksy-like mystery man who corrects grammar and spelling on stores’ signs\, to linguistics professors who celebrate the natural evolution of language\, have argued for and against the importance of observing and maintaining “proper” grammar. Here is some background reading. This article focuses on the practical advantages of mastering grammar. This scholarly article from The Pit Journal points out some of the pros and cons of paying attention to grammar. Here is a pro con opinion debate from the NYT in 2012 (mentioned in a previous linked article).The following articles are critical of the emphasis placed on grammar: This article from Time.com offers a biting critique of “linguistic snobbery”. Here is a critique of “grammar vigilantes”. This article suggests that we should pay less attention to a writer’s grammar and more attention to their message. Finally\, an article argues that language purity is a tool to further white supremacy and classism \nJoin us at the next Café Inquiry (online) to remotely discuss this topic! \nCafé Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic\, followed by casual discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nAttendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism\, agnosticism\, humanism\, secularism\, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities\, such as religion\, philosophy\, social issues\, politics\, evolution\, morality\, ethics\, and psychology. \nCafé Inquiry (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second and fourth Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/ci-gr-2023-09-24/
LOCATION:Online Meeting – Link in Event Details
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Crownover and Jessica Wolin":MAILTO:cafeinquiry-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230924T150000
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SUMMARY:Living Without Religion Support Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION: This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.)\n\nLiving 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. \nIf you have left your religion\, are thinking of leaving\, or would like to support others in similar situations — this is the space for you. You are not alone in your search for a secular lifestyle. Questions and stories will be shared\, friends will be made\, and discussions will be had. \nLiving Without Religion is always free and open to anyone who meets the above criteria. \nLiving Without Religion (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Any person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nContact: Randy Kuipers\, livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/living-without-religion-support-group-online-2/
LOCATION:Online Meeting – Link in Event Details
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