Learn more about the Secular Student Alliance from Ryan Bell! Bell is a former Seventh-day Adventist pastor who became an atheist after spending a "year without God" as an experiment. He has publicly spoken about his experiences before, during, and after this year, and he wrote about it in his blog "Year Without God" (later hosted by Patheos). He is a regular contributor at "The Huffington Post" and, in August 2015, launched a new blog and podcast "Life After God." [...]

That's right, folks! IT'S CARNIVAL TIME! It's time once again for Dave and Joyce's Twelfth Night Party to send off the Phunny Phorty Phellows. Y'all are invited to join NOSHA members Joyce and Dave for the start of Carnival Season with a send-off of the Phunny Phorty Phellows. The background and history of the Krewe can be found at www.phunnyphortyphellows.com Feel free to bring something tasty to share with others, although this is not a requirement. They'll provide some basic [...]

Dine With The Deniers to start the new year off right! We haven't been to Hoshun in quite a few years, so we're starting off fresh for 2019. This restaurant is popular for Asian-fusion cuisine and sushi in a sleek, modern space and an extensive menu. View the menu here -- http://www.hoshunrestaurant.com/menu.html *** Please update your RSVP if your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know how many folks are coming, not just for the restaurant seating, but [...]

In light of the cancellation of the Women's March, we wanted to take this opportunity to offer education on the interesting history of women's rights in Louisiana and the status of the ERA nationally. We are partnering with New Orleans NOW as a partner in this enlightening program. Our featured speaker will be Dr. Christine Day, a professor of political science at UNO, who will address the history and status of the Equal Rights Amendment. Dr. Day is author of [...]

This has become an enjoyable social activity organized by NOSHA board member William Gautreaux. Bring your enthusiasm, your topics and your willingness to listen to your freethinking friends! "Fika", a valued social institution in Sweden, means taking a regular break to enjoy refreshments with your friends or colleagues. It's a great chance to visit with like-minded folks and discuss what is on everyone's mind.

Dine with the Deniers in 2019! New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Co. is one of our most popular locations in the history of the LSDC. They have a large menu, so you aren't restricted to hamburgers or seafood (see the menu here: http://www.nohsc.com/wp-content/uploads/ToGoMenu.pdf) *** Please update your RSVP if your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know how many folks are coming, not just for the restaurant seating, but for the folks on the waiting list. We check [...]

February weekends are chock full of Mardi Gras activities, so we thought we'd sneak in a social event to celebrate Charles Darwin's 210th birthday! It's a chance to stop by, pop in and groom your fellow primates. We'll have birthday cake and you can buy drinks from the bar (including non-alcoholic, so don't let the location keep you from coming by.) It will be a low-key affair with a friendly "open house" feel. Come and go as you are. If [...]

Dine with the deniers once again! It's time for some springtime in the friendly sprawling confines of Central City BBQ. If you've never been, you owe yourself a visit to this timeless spot in downtown New Orleans. 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 cannot attend (so we will not be waiting for someone who will never show up!)***

We are excited to have Mandisa Lateefah Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers Inc., as our March speaker. Thomas founded Black Nonbelievers, Inc. in 2011 as a secular fellowship. Its goals include eliminating stigma, increasing visibility, and providing support and networking opportunities around non-belief in the African-American community. She believes it is important to expand diversity within the black community to include people who challenge the effectiveness of the church and its doctrine, and who advocate for "more tangible, [...]

It’s time to volunteer again! One of our most popular and well-attended activities as a group has been working with the Second Harvest organization where we sort and box donated food for families in need in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. We are thankful for the efforts of NOSHA member Glenn Pearl who has been our contact person, setting up our volunteer shifts and keeping us involved. In addition to RSVP'ing here, please sign up for the shift at [...]