Rocky Mountain Atheists

Another evening watching a live panel debate!

Please note: this is NOT our event, but a great opportunity to show up and represent RMA.

If you miss the event at the Univesity of Calgary, there is another one coming to Mount Royal University (MRU). The Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Affiliation (AMSA) is putting on a Jubilee-style "Spectrum" debate exploring the question of God's existence. Panellists will respond to a series of statements by holding up signs (Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, or Strongly Agree) and then explain their reasoning. It's a direct, engaging format that makes for a genuinely interesting evening.
Perspectives on the panel include: Atheism, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism.

The moderated discussion will include a live Q&A, during which audience members can submit questions directly to the panel.

We are pleased to say that Roy Alexander, our RMA member, will be on the panel! Roy has participated in debates before, and he is very skilled. We're looking forward to an excellent evening.

The event organizers (AMSA) have a registration form, but there is no fee. The registration form appears to mainly be for contact info and to gauge attendance. Registering may be optional. It does not appear that a ticket is required to attend. Free pizza is available to all attendees who have registered via the AMSA form (presumably, more details below).

Room Y222 is on the 2nd floor of the Y-Wing, which is adjacent to the West Gate entrance on the Mount Royal University Campus.

Parking: Lots 1 and 2 are available, but payment is required.

• Transit: There is a bus hub next to the west entrance. It should be pretty easy to find a bus to MRU.

If you do wish to register via the AMSA form, do so at your own discretion. Your name, email, and phone number will most likely be used by the organizing association for follow-up. Here is their registration form:

https://luma.com/bc2saukd

It was an event like this that eventually led me out of religion.

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Interested in joining Book Club? We meet once a month on the second Thursday of the month. Everyone will have a chance to share their impression of the book. Even if you haven't had time to read the book, you are still welcome to join the meeting and enjoy the discussion.

The upcoming books are:

Jan 8, 2026: The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain, by James H. Fallon

February 12, 2026: The Certainty Illusion: What You Don't Know and Why It Matters by Timothy Caulfield.

March 12, 2026: Separation of church and hate by John Fugelsang.

Link to precise visual instructions! https://rockymountainatheists.ca/rma-blood-drives/

RSVPing TO THIS POSTING DOES NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT. In addition to RSVPing to this Meetup, you must go to https://myaccount.blood.ca/ and create an account if you do not have one. On the left hand side, there is a link for Partners (image of a bunch of people). In the My Teams section, if you aren't yet a part of the RMA team, you can search for Rocky Mountain Atheists and click "Join the Team". Then click "View the Team" next to Rocky Mountain Atheists and scroll down to schedule your appointment. If you do not use this process, you will not have an appointment.

We are donating blood at the new Canadian Blood Services Clinic (100-207 9th Ave SW). Participants need to be at the clinic at 11am.

REMEMBER TO BRING PICTURE ID

Designated complimentary parking for donors is available at the Calgary Tower parkade, just a 5 minute walk from the donor centre. There are entrances to the parkade on 9th and 10th Ave. Designated donor parking is on the west side on Level 6, near the elevator.

RMA Coffee Chat is an enjoyable, unstructured, afternoon conversation. Anyone can introduce an idea or ask a question and the group will jump in and discuss it. You never know where the conversation will go but it is always interesting and sometimes even educational. Join us and add your two-cents-worth.