A recent Gallup poll reveals a very disturbing trend. Only 69% of Americans believe childhood vaccination is either extremely or very important. This is a marked contrast from 2001, when the percentage was 94%. Interestingly, this trend seems to be wholly driven by Americans aligned with a particular political party. Join us IN PERSON at …

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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 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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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) The use of carbon credits and carbon offsets has become a popular approach for addressing the growth of carbon emissions and climate change. There has been a dramatic worldwide increase in carbon offset markets and in “carbon trading”. The global carbon offsets market …

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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 "Artificial Condition: The Murderbot Diaries" by Martha Wells. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group at …

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