NOTE: Most of our meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, at 7:30 pm in
Mtn. View.
ASV Library at meetings: bring books & magazines; get books and magazines
Everyone is welcome at our meetings: members, non-members, Atheists, Agnostics, Pagans, Deists, Christians, Jews,
Muslims, ... You don't have to come out of the closet at the meeting or even give your real name. Our membership and
Yahoo lists are not public. We don't charge for atttendance, but do ask if people want to donate to help with
the small expenses of keeping us going and doing outreach.
Bad News about the Mt. Davidson Cross Suit
The US Supreme Court turned down Dave Kong’s case regarding the Mt. Davidson Cross, so it looks like that
issue is dead. The huge cross stands on a tiny sliver of private land surrounded by a big park on SF county
land. Well, at least they didn’t take the case and overturn it! Three cheers for Dave Kong and John Messina
for fighting a good fight. And let’s not forget that they still have one hell of a big legal bill to pay,
so Dave will be happy to take anything you’ve got.
To help, send a check to Dave at POB 1741, Pacifica, CA, 94044, call him at 415-771-9872, or
email him for more info.
For events in San Francisco, see the
San Francisco Atheists calendar.
For events in the East Bay, see the East Bay
Atheists calendar.
For Humanist Community Sunday events in Palo Alto, see their calendar.
Psychologist Marlene Winell Offers Weekend Retreat For Recovery From Religion
Marlene Winell, Ph.D., the author of a book on
recovering from the psychological scars resulting from a
fundamentalist upbringing, is planning a weekend retreat to focus on what that recovery means.
“The effects of authoritarian religious training can last a long time and run deep, seriously impacting your
ability to enjoy life. The process of leaving one’s faith often creates intense feelings of confusion, grief,
anxiety, and anger. Full recovery can be difficult if the issues are not clear and you feel alone in the struggle.
“This workshop is designed to support you in this process of healing and growth. The weekend is a powerful group
experience of sharing personal history, examining key issues, and exploring new liberating concepts. In addition
to discussion, we will use experiential methods including art, guided visualization, movement, and role-play.
There will also be time for shared meals, relaxation, and fun.”
To register, send an email to mwinell at gmail.com with your contact information.
» » » Upcoming Events « « «
Monday, July 14, 7:30 pm, at Kepler's Bookstore in Menlo Park
Robert Ornstein
MindReal: How the Mind Creates Its Own Virtual Reality »
BUY NOW
Monday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.
This is a book that shows, in simple detail, one of the most startling findings of modern
science: We don't experience the world as it is, but as virtual reality. And while much
of the latest scientific work demonstrates this, as do many of the classical
psychological illusions, it is an important meeting point for students of the mind,
brain, philosophy and religion because, as we can now see in light of this book, all
these disciplines begin at the same place.
MindReal is a culmination of Dr.
Ornstein's research and writing of the past
35 years as well as a seminal introduction
to new readers.
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