This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) It depends on how one defines “god” and how one defines “atheist”. Steve Andersen explores the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza. Einstein had a famous quote: “I believe in Spinoza’s God, who reveals himself in the lawful harmony of all that exists, but not …

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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 Mercy of the Gods" by James S. A. Corey. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the …

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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. It’s 2025! Which means it’s no longer 2024. Sigh.  At any rate, that means it’s time for our annual look back at the past year’s scientific advances. This is …

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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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Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar - 221 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. This month we'll be meeting at a new venue - Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar at Core Plaza, inside the historic Lumberman's Bank building. Two of the five planned restaurants are …

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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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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 …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) There has been tension between personal liberty and public health measures for as long as there have been public health measures. The recent Covid pandemic is a good example of how this tension can become politicized, to the detriment of public health and …

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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, "Service Model" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group at a table with …

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