This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Politically motivated crimes in Germany have surged. A French MP was violently attacked at his home. Slovakia’s Prime Minister was shot in an assassination attack. In the U.S. judges, politicians, and ordinary citizens are besieged by violent threats and attacks. It seems that …

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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 "A Fire Upon the Deep" by Vernor Vinge. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group at a …

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Our regular hosts will be away this week, but don't despair! Café Inquiry carries on undaunted, with Diane Baum leading the discussion on this week's topic. Here is Diane's description: Frank and Jessica will not be in town this week and asked me to elaborate on my comments about how agriculture ruined human society. I …

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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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Carlisle's Restaurant – 470 W. Western Ave. – Muskegon 49440 Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. For the time being we’ll be meeting at Carlisle's in downtown Muskegon. Join us this month and enjoy the fellowship and free-flowing conversation. Look for the Michigan Humanist table signs. And don’t worry if you don’t …

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*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Archival 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 take …

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Help spread the word about Michigan Humanists by volunteering for our information table at booth #57 at the 2024 Grand Rapids Pride Festival at the Calder Plaza! Volunteers will greet passersby, tell people about Michigan Humanists, hand out free goodies, and encourage people to sign-up for our email list to find out about upcoming events. …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Over the weekend of May 10, we experienced a level G5 geomagnetic storm triggered by a coronal mass ejection from the sun. This event produced auroras visible as far south as Puerto Rico and parts of Central America. It also brought to mind …

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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 "The Strange" by Nathan Ballingrud.This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated.You will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanist …

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