The presentation will be an exploration of forms of spirituality that use art, imagination, and emotional connection instead of belief in energy crystals, faith healers, or deities. Daniel Lev Shkolnik is a humanist speaker and community organizer interested in creating a powerful spiritual alternative to traditional religions based on humanistic principles rather than supernatural assumptions. He's managed "Another Breed of Faith", a column in the nonreligious section of Patheos.com. He's worked under Greg Epstein, the Humanist chaplain at Harvard both [...]

"The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before." ~Albert Einstein As an extension of the "Spirituality Without Superstition", Daniel Lev Shkolnik is inviting the NOSHA community to be part of his humanist ceremony celebrating women. You will receive a candle lantern that you will carry through the night as you visit the altars set up at [...]

We haven't been to Zea's for a while, so we are going with one of our favorites. They always handle larger groups so well with separate checks, easy parking, a large menu and interstate access. If you haven't ever tried their roasted corn grits, and you are willing to brave the carbs, you are in for a treat. Take a look at the menu here: https://zearestaurants.com/locations/metairie/ *** As a courtesy to the restaurant and the other attendees, please update your [...]

Article Three of the Massachusetts Constitution, and why it is important today. Our guest speaker will be Robert Wilfong, who has an amazing knowledge of American History (and a Master’s Degree in the same), stumbled on the curious history of Article Three of the Massachusetts Constitution (written by John Adams and used as a template for the U.S. Constitution) and he will discuss that the separation of church and state is not something handed down from on high by the [...]

Our monthly Freethinkers Fika is a small, friendly social gathering for humanists, atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers to engage in free discussion with like-minded others in a coffee-shop atmosphere. Secular Humanism is a philosophy that seeks to make sense of the world using science, reason, and shared values; we reject attempts to explain the world in supernatural terms. This philosophy forms the basis for our affiliation in NOSHA, and thus will necessarily inform the perspective from which topics are discussed. The [...]

One of our favorite locations with easy and ample parking and you pay up front, so so worrying about the bill. You can check out the menu here: http://centralcitybbq.com/menu/ *** As a courtesy to the restaurant and the other attendees, please update your status if something changes and you or your guest cannot attend (so we don't look like fools to the restaurant staff for asking them to set up for 20 when only 12 show up!) We send out [...]

It's one of our most popular programs which allows everyone to have direct conversations and to learn more about the opinions and perspectives of your friends at NOSHA. *** NOSHA member Alan Malone will give a short presentation titled: "Solomon Grundy, Alvie Singer, and The Dark Night of the Soul" to introduce our discussion.

This is a popular annual event for NOSHA and who can't use a good walk with friends for a very good cause? We count this as part of our NOSHA Social Aid & Pleasure Club activities every year for community service. And even if you can't do the walk you can also donate to our team page. Register to walk and/or donate here: https://tinyurl.com/TeamNOSHA

Another popular and easy going group favorite! You order, pay, and sit down... and enjoy your NOSHA friends. What more is there? Take a look at the menu here: http://www.nohsc.com/wp-content/uploads/ToGoMenu8.pdf *** As a courtesy to the restaurant and the other attendees, please update your status if something changes and you or your guest cannot attend (so we don't look like fools to the restaurant staff for asking them to set up for 20 when only 12 show up!) We send [...]

We'll have a panel of local activists, including candidate Marion Freistadt who is running for Louisiana State representative in District 98, who will discuss the climate science, living in Louisiana and how it effects us all. Other participants to be named later.