Please join us for a lecture presented by Dr. Luke Galen, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Grand Valley State University. He will be discussing the psychology of authoritarianism. You can learn more about Dr. Galen here. The venue for this month’s lecture is the Fountain Street Church. Join us after the lecture for food and […]
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy – aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation – on the grounds that such a ban violates the free speech rights of the therapist. But is talk therapy “speech”, or is it something else entirely? At the next Café Inquiry Grand Rapids, […]
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 […]
This month's Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit) will be held at The Brakeman. 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 […]
This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits, Kentwood. 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 […]
This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) The Trump administration has, according to news reports, “developed a range of options for military action in Venezuela”. Over the years the U.S. has intervened in Latin America many times, both overtly and covertly. At the next Café Inquiry Online we’ll take a […]
This year marks the 26th year of our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration! The Kaufman Interfaith Institute, along with the interfaith community of Grand Rapids, welcomes you to enjoy an evening of celebration for the religious and secular diversity of our community. This year, Michigan Humanists will be represented by Hypatia Dawn in the program! The […]
This months Skeptics in the Pub (Flint) will be held at Grand Blanc Tap Bar and Grill 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 […]
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. Our book for December 5 will be The Singularity Trap by Dennis E. Taylor. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the […]
This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit) will be held at The Brakeman. 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 […]
Did you know the heart of Christian Nationalism is beating in from the bucolic Hillsdale College campus in southern Michigan? Join us IN PERSON as Kate Lynnes leads a discussion of Christian Nationalism and Hillsdale’s outsized role in promoting that particular cause. There is a wealth of background material to sample as you will. Be […]
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 […]
