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SUMMARY:Book Club: Discussion of GTH Member Kimberli Bindschatel’s Book
DESCRIPTION:Kimberli has written a fantasy novel aimed at young adult readers which is sure to enthrall.  If you’d like to participate in this event\, email Kimberli@whisperinthewoods @ charter.net for a copy of the book.
URL:https://gthumanists.org/event/book-club-discussion-of-gth-member-kimberli-bindschatels-book/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Meeting at the History Center: Great Lakes Water Levels
DESCRIPTION:Hans VanSumeren is the director of the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at Northwestern Michigan College. Why are lakes levels so low right now? What do science and historical trends tell us about the future? Join us for an illuminating discussion of this freshwater resource at our doorstep.
URL:https://gthumanists.org/event/meeting-at-the-history-center-great-lakes-water-levels/
LOCATION:History Center\, 322 Sixth St.\, Traverse City
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Meeting at the Library: Culinary Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Grand Traverse Humanists present Dr. James Fox with a talk entitled “Culinary Medicine.” Dr. Fox is an Interventional Cardiologist at Munson Medical Center as part of their structural heart team. He has a strong interest in nutrition and its role in heart health. Dr. Fox will talk about the science behind which foods are best for us\, and which are just hype. He’ll discuss specific diets such as the Keto Diet\, as well as explore which types of food preparations are the healthiest.
URL:https://gthumanists.org/event/meeting-at-the-library-culinary-medicine/
LOCATION:Traverse Area District Library\, 610 Woodmere Ave.\, Traverse City
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Humanist Book Club: Creating Change Through Humanism
DESCRIPTION:We’ll discuss American Humanist Association executive director Roy Speckardt’s book “Creating Change Through Humanism.” The address is Scott and Suzette Blair’s home. Bring a dish to share if you like. \nAbout the book: \nHumanism is “the radical idea that you can be good without a god.” That’s how Roy Speckhardt\, the longtime executive director of the American Humanist Association\, defines it. His new book\, “Creating Change Through Humanism\,” lays out how and why people can lead moral and ethical lives without belief in a higher power. While surveys show that more and more Americans are giving up on religion\, merely abandoning traditional religious faith is just one step on a path to a better way of thinking. Speckhardt explains how to take the next steps with the empathy and activism that characterize humanism today. \nHumanism has inspired generations of individuals to improve themselves\, their communities and their country. “Creating Change Through Humanism” describes how a humanist life-stance has influenced and can continue to advance acceptance\, diversity and equality. Humanist ideals pervaded the U.S. from its founding\, starting with the innovative idea of separating church and state to maintain a religiously-neutral government. Humanism has continued to propel our nation toward social progress by promoting basic human rights and dignity. The humanist movement\, with its forward-thinking outlook and emphasis on critical thinking and self-reflection\, has been at the forefront of such pressing social issues as civil rights\, women’s rights\, LGBTQ equality\, responsible scientific freedom\, and the environment and population dynamics. \nSpeckhardt interweaves personal stories\, including his own\, of individuals who have journeyed from organized religion to humanistic convictions. He encourages his readers to be open about their own lack of belief and to become active in social and political causes\, so they can put their positive values into action and combat the anti-humanist prejudice propagated by the religious right.\nReviews: \n“It’s hilarious that we live in a world where someone has to defend humanism. Who is against the humanists? Unfortunately\, far too many on the planet fight against reason and logic. Roy fights back with an excellent argument that defends humanism and makes a great case for coming out as a non-theist. The world would be a little bit more rational if we all listened to Roy’s points.”\n–Cenk Uygur\, host of The Young Turks and founder/CEO of TYT Network \n“In his ambitious and engaging work\, Creating Change Through Humanism\, Roy Speckhardt others a deeply informed survey of the vibrant humanist landscape. Linking humanism to our embrace of democracy\, as well as individual\, social\, and human rights\, he explores how the ideas and philosophies may be applied to modern issues and challenges\, both political and personal. A thoughtful and important contribution to the canon.”\n–Katherine Stewart\, author of The Good News Club: The Christian Right’s Stealth Assault on America’s Children \n“Roy Speckhardt’s book is a compelling invitation for people to engage actively in social and political life as humanists. Creating Change Through Humanism will speak powerfully to the hearts and minds of tens of millions of Americans who may not have a church but definitely have a calling to participate as citizens and moral actors in the challenges of our time. Roy Speckhardt has an important and urgent message.”\n–Jamie Raskin\, professor of constitutional law at American University and Maryland State Senator
URL:https://gthumanists.org/event/humanist-book-club-creating-change-through-humanism/
LOCATION:Home of Scott and Suzette Blair\, Traverse City
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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