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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.
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 Retreats For Recovery From Religion
Marlene Winell, Ph.D., the author of a book on recovering from the
psychological scars resulting from a fundamentalist upbringing, plans weekend retreats that 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.
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» Upcoming Events «
Thursday, Sept 2, 6 pm - ??, Center for Inquiry: Beer & Books
Cafe Borrone, Menlo Park
Meet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco. Beers and Books is a social event co-hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Cafe Borrone between Kepler's Books and the British Banker's Club! Look for the black balloon.
Sunday, Sept 5, 11 am - How to Live the Good Life: A Users Guide for Modern Humans
- at The Humanist Community in Palo Alto
Longtime Humanist Community member and ex-President of the Board Arthur Jackson will discuss his new book, How to Live the Good Life: A Users Guide for Modern Humans (A Non-Supernatural and Non-Euclidian Approach to Understanding Human Life and the Universe). It should be possible to order the book online by the end of September. (Draft copies are available now.) The essential goal of the book is to replace spirit causality with material causality to clarify the meaning of human life using an empirical (i.e., a non-Euclidean) approach. Mr. Jackson will lay out a path to find the answers to the core questions people have searched for since the evolution of symbolic language.
Location:
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto
Sunday, Sept 12, 11 am - The Effect of International Treaties on National Discrimination
- at The Humanist Community in Palo Alto
When and why do nation-states pass non-discrimination legislation for women? Dr. Miriam Abu Sharkh, Principal Research Fellow at the London School of Economics, and Visiting Associate Professor at Stanford University, will discuss the effect of international treaties on domestic legislation. The conventions and declarations of the United Nations agency for work, the International Labour Organization [ILO], serve as a case in point.Location:
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto
Sunday, Sept 19, 11 am - Iran and the Bomb - What's the Real Story?
- at The Humanist Community in Palo Alto
The accepted wisdom in the mainstream media -- and among US lawmakers -- is that Iran is "racing" to develop a nuclear weapon. But the public record shows that to be a questionable assumption. What's really going on? How much of a threat does Iran present? And what are the possibilities for war? Paul George (Director of Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, and a grassroots organizer for over 40 years) will discuss these issues.Location:
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto
Sunday, Sept 26, 11 am - The R.C. Saltponds: Should We Restore Our Baylands or Pave Them Over?
- at The Humanist Community in Palo Alto
Peggy Bruggman and Gail Raabe (Redwood City environmental activists) and Dr. Lynne Trulio (Department Chair for Environmental Studies at San Jose State University) will discuss the feasibility of restoring the salt ponds to San Francisco Bay marsh habitats, and the benefits to Redwood City, the region and the Bay ecosystem. Key components of the Cargill/DMB Saltworks development proposal and its potential impacts on traffic, water supply, Redwood City Port industries, public safety and the health of San Francisco Bay will also be discussed
Location:
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto
April 21-24 - American Atheists 2011 Convention, in Des Moines, Iowa