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Learn how to produce “The Humanist Perspective”

NOA-TV Community Station 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, New Orleans, la, US

We wanted to give everyone one more chance to watch the making of the "The Humanist Perspective" which was a beloved creation of our President Emeritus Harry Greenberger over 15 years ago to showcase secular humanism, local culture and issues of importance to our community. Here's your chance to learn more. And we're excited that we'll have a new host this night for the second taping, Jeffrey Brite, who has stepped up to learn the process over the past couple [...]

Heretics Brunch – June

Santa Fe Restaurant 3201 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, US

We haven't had a chance to have one of our legendary brunches in a long time, so we're long overdue! Santa Fe offers a friendly atmosphere and a delicious menu on Sundays. We've been well-served as a group in the past, so we should go back where it all started. • Important to knowPlease keep us up to date on your attendance by using the RSVP function as soon as your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know [...]

Philo Cafe Discusses “Civility”

Fair Grinds Coffeehouse 3133 Ponce De Leon Street, New Orleans, LA, US

The New Orleans Learning Co-Op Philo Café presents: Do we owe civility to those who deny and undermine our shared humanity? What is authentic civility? NOTE: This is not a NOSHA event, but was shared with our group due to the topic that might interest our members.

Secular Coalition for America Presents: Getting Secular Voters on the Map

Jefferson Parish Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA, US

With the 2018 midterm elections coming up and unprecedented on the separation of church and state by all three branches of government, we need to prioritize and organize! The SCA's Grassroots team, Sarah Levin and Sarah Frey are traveling across our region to meet with and mobilize secular groups and individuals. As the largest and fastest growing religious demographic in the country, secular Americans and our values continue to be underrepresented and outright attacked. Our goal is to make sure [...]

Last Supper Dinner Club – July

New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Co. 4141 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA, US

Dine with the deniers and escape the heat! Here is another one of our favorite, historical places to grab a bite. And you pay at the register, so it's easy on the group. Don't forget, there's ice cream! • Important to knowPlease keep us up to date on your ability to make the dinner by using the RSVP function as soon as your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know how many folks are joining us, not just [...]

The Future of Atheist Activism

1st Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans 2903 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans, LA, US

We're excited to have Jim Helton in town to talk to us about being activists! Helton is the National Field Organizer for American Atheists. After attending the 2012 Reason Rally, he co-founded the Tri-State Freethinkers and was appointed American Atheists’ Kentucky State Director. Under his leadership, Tri-State Freethinkers adopted the highway in front of the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter and led a protest that received international attention. He played a key role in eliminating Gideon’s bible distributions in public [...]

Why ‘Academic Freedom’ Is a Fraud: The Threat to Science Education

Jefferson Parish Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA, US

We're excited and honored to have Barbara Forrest, former NOSHA board member and retired professor of philosophy at Southeastern, as our July program to discuss the Discovery Institute's promotion of its "academic freedom" model bill, a version of which became the Louisiana Science Education Act in 2008 and where we are today.

Secular America Votes in Louisiana: Rapid Response Training – Conference Call

From the comfort of your own home! Anywhere in Louisiana and Beyond, New Orleans, LA, US

You can take the Secular Coalition for America's Rapid Response Training. The call-in number for all dates is 515-604-9056, Access Code 171232. If you can't do it this Monday, here are two other possibilities: * Thursday, August 2 at 6:30 pm Eastern* Monday, August 13 at 6:30 pm Eastern

Secular America Votes in Louisiana: Rapid Response Training – Conference Call

From the comfort of your own home! Anywhere in Louisiana and Beyond, New Orleans, LA, US

You can take the Secular Coalition for America's Rapid Response Training. The call-in number for all dates is 515-604-9056, Access Code 171232. If you can't do it this Thursday, here is one other possibility: * Monday, August 13 at 6:30 pm Eastern

Last Supper Dinner Club – August

Porter & Luke's Restaurant 1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, US

Dine with deniers! We're centrists this month, heading back to Porter and Luke's on Metairie Road. Easy to get to from the highway, set up for crowds, and featuring a huge menu, we gave P&L's rave reviews the last time we visited. Check out the menu here: http://www.porterandlukes.com/ Important: Please keep us up to date on your ability to make the dinner by using Meetup's RSVP function as soon as your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know [...]