Everyone is once again invited to join members of Southeast Michigan Mensa for this program which will be presented at 7pm, on Saturday, May 17 (EDT), Live and via ZOOM.
Atheism... Living Without Religion: The Past, Present, and Future of Doubt
Come and explore the intellectual roots of atheism—from Epicurus to today—while addressing common misconceptions, highlighting key moments in American atheist history, and examining current trends and challenges.
Join us at 7:00 P.M. (EDT), on Saturday, May 17, when Chris McLaughlin, the State Director of the Secular Alliance of Michigan and President of Michigan Atheists, will lead us in our examination of atheism, secular identity, and the broader cultural and civic landscape of nonbelief in America.
Chris is a lifelong atheist and activist who speaks regularly on atheism, secular identity, and the growing influence of nonreligious Americans in public life. His talk will trace the intellectual and cultural roots of atheism from ancient Greece to the modern atheist movement in the U.S., while debunking myths and offering insight into who atheists are today.
Chris has founded multiple secular initiatives and leads efforts to build inclusive, evidence-based communities grounded in a naturalistic worldview. He has a background in business and economics and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the University of Michigan
Please note that this program will be presented live and via Zoom.
You can attend the live presentation at our usual location:
Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church in Southfield
23925 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
Doors open at 6:30 pm (EDT). The program begins at 7:00 pm (EDT).
Ticket prices for the in-person program are:
Members 13 years old+: $5 or buy a strip of 4 tickets for $15. Guests 13 years old+: $7, Members and guests 12 & under: Free
Exact change is appreciated!
Following the presentation, please join us for dinner at Buddy’s Pizza, located at 31646 Northwestern Highway, in Farmington Hills, just northeast of Middlebelt Road.
If you can’t join us in person, the Zoom room opens at 6:30 pm (EDT) for mingling.
There is no charge for the Zoom presentation, but, due to rising costs, (Meetup charges alone went up 70% in the past year!) your donation via PayPal is greatly appreciated. Please donate $5! To donate, go to PayPal.com, log in, and click on the “Send” button. Enter the e-mail address: treasurer@mensadetroit.com, click on “Next”, fill in your payment amount, and in the “What’s this for” dialogue box, enter: “SEMM Zoom Presentations.” Click “Next”, select your payment method, and click “Send”.
Please remember that all Zoom attendees need to pre-register by clicking on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/SEMM-2025-Gathering .
The Zoom room opens at 6:30 pm (EDT) for mingling. The program starts at 7:00 pm (EDT).