What we’re about
Welcome all Freethinkers and Nonbelievers!
Meet other atheists, freethinkers, secular humanists and non-believers in the greater New Orleans area. Meetings and events are free and open to the public. Our annual membership is $30 for an individual and $50 for a household (2 or more) which helps us to keep activities ongoing in the New Orleans area. All donations are very much appreciated!
Check out http://nosha.info/ to learn more.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Upholding Humanist Principles in the Face of InhumanityJefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, Metarie, LA
It's time for our annual group discussion!
Doors open at 2:30pm for refreshments and social time. Program starts at 3pm.
Humanist values of empathy, community, truth, and fairness seem to be on the decline these days, supplanted by authoritarianism, theocracy, and oligarchy.
- Is this a temporary blip in a generally progressive arc of history, or a sign of a lasting paradigm shift?
- How can humanist ethics and principles help in the current moment, and come to greater prominence in the future?
- How can we truly put the American Humanist Association's "Ten Commitments" into meaningful practice?
You can read about the Ten Commitments here
Join NOSHA for a discussion of how to maintain and promote our values, when they are truly being put to the test.
- Freethinkers Fika - AugustRandazzo's Family Restaurant, Metairie, LA
**NOTE: This month's event will take place at a new location in Metairie.**
The restaurant serves breakfast until 11:30am, so you are welcome to order and eat during our activity. View the menu here
Our 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.
As always, we ask that you are serious with your RSVP, and update it on Meetup if your attendance status changes.
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 Fika is not a formal moderated discussion or debate; attendees can raise whatever issues they wish to discuss. The only requirement is that we all treat each other with courtesy and respect, even if disagreements arise. We do want to include everyone who wishes to speak in our discussions, so individuals are discouraged from dominating conversation to the exclusion of others. Attacks or proselytization will not be permitted.
