humanism
gregladen | June 30, 2012Secular Woman is a organization that just formed, and is currently filing for 501(c)(3) status. I just joined it and you should to. Here's the mission statement:
Mission
The mission of Secular Woman is to amplify the voice, presence, and influence of non-religious women.
Vision
Secular Woman envisions a future in which women without supernatural beliefs have the opportunities and resources they need to participate openly and confidently as respected voices of leadership in the secular community and every aspect of American society.
Values
Humanism
We embrace human-centered ethics informed by…
grrlscientist | June 12, 2010tags: Atheism: In Your Own Words, The Thinking Atheist, atheism, humanism, rationalism, religion, cults, self delusion, fantasy life, wishful thinking, streaming video
Realizing that you are an atheist is a profound, personal experience. This video records the stories (in their own words) of some people who came to the realization that they are atheists.
grrlscientist | January 5, 2010
Who: Richard WisemanWhat: free public presentation, "Investigating the Impossible"Where: University Settlement, 184 Eldridge Street (and Rivington St.) [map]When: Tonight at 730pm (Tuesday, 5 January 2010)Cost: FREE and open to the public!
Join the New York City Skeptics as they kick off their 2010 Public Lecture Series with noted skeptic, psychologist, and magician Richard Wiseman.
For over 20 years, Professor Richard Wiseman has investigated a variety of strange psychological phenomena. In this talk, he describes some of his more colorful adventures, including his work into why some…
grrlscientist | January 4, 2010
Who: Richard WisemanWhat: free public presentation, "Investigating the Impossible"Where: University Settlement, 184 Eldridge Street (and Rivington St.) [map]When: tomorrow at 730pm (Tuesday, 5 January 2010)Cost: FREE and open to the public!
Join the New York City Skeptics as they kick off their 2010 Public Lecture Series with noted skeptic, psychologist, and magician Richard Wiseman.
For over 20 years, Professor Richard Wiseman has investigated a variety of strange psychological phenomena. In this talk, he describes some of his more colorful adventures, including his work into why some…
grrlscientist | December 30, 2009
Who: Richard WisemanWhat: free public presentation, "Investigating the Impossible"Where: University Settlement, 184 Eldridge Street (and Rivington St.) [map]When: 730pm, Tuesday, 5 January 2010Cost: FREE and open to the public!
Join the New York City Skeptics as they kick off their 2010 Public Lecture Series with noted skeptic, psychologist, and magician Richard Wiseman.
For over 20 years, Professor Richard Wiseman has investigated a variety of strange psychological phenomena. In this talk, he describes some of his more colorful adventures, including his work into why some people are…
grrlscientist | June 23, 2009
Who: CFI-NYC Executive Director, Michael De Dora, Jr.What: free public presentation, "CFI and the State of Science and Reason"Where: Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue, 12th floor, Penthouse 1.When: 830pm Tuesday, 23 June 2009
What exactly is the Center for Inquiry? What does CFI stand for? How does CFI carry out its mission? What does CFI -- specifically the New York City office -- have to offer to society? And how can you get involved with CFI and the movement? Come hear the new CFI-NYC Executive Director Michael De Dora Jr. address all these issues…
grrlscientist | June 22, 2009
Who: CFI-NYC Executive Director, Michael De Dora, Jr.What: free public presentation, "CFI and the State of Science and Reason"Where: Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue, 12th floor, Penthouse 1.When: 830pm Tuesday, 23 June 2009
What exactly is the Center for Inquiry? What does CFI stand for? How does CFI carry out its mission? What does CFI -- specifically the New York City office -- have to offer to society? And how can you get involved with CFI and the movement? Come hear the new CFI-NYC Executive Director Michael De Dora Jr. address all these issues…
grrlscientist | June 16, 2009
Who: CFI-NYC Executive Director, Michael De Dora, Jr.What: free public presentation, "CFI and the State of Science and Reason"Where: Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue, 12th floor, Penthouse 1.When: 830pm Tuesday, 23 June 2009
What exactly is the Center for Inquiry? What does CFI stand for? How does CFI carry out its mission? What does CFI -- specifically the New York City office -- have to offer to society? And how can you get involved with CFI and the movement? Come hear the new CFI-NYC Executive Director Michael De Dora Jr. address all these issues…