We present solid data. They go blank, get angry, or walk out. Why isn’t evidence breaking through belief barriers? Seth Andrews shares his perspective on “Identity Beliefs” and how to perhaps carve the crack that lets in some light. If bullet points aren’t working…what does?

Joseph Farkas, Ethical Culture Leader-in-Training, will moderate the platform, which will be followed by a breakout session for Zoom participants.

About Seth Andrews  SEth Andrews is a former evangelical and Christian broadcaster who now hosts The Thinking Atheist…one of the most popular podcasts and online atheist communities in the world. The Thinking Atheist is not a person. It is an icon encouraging all to reject faith and pursue reason and evidence. He also hosts a second podcast, “True Stories with Seth Andrews.”

With a mix of humor and heart, Seth Andrews has spoken for audiences large and small in the U.S, Canada, Europe, and Australia about his former faith, the promotion of science and skepticism, the importance of Humanism in this often crazy world, and why we should all pursue a personal relationship with reality.

Registration required  (copy link below)

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VtpB3QYnRBqk8xbP9XhfTA#/registration

NoVES Discussion:

An American Dream Deferred

A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM

Dear Members and Friends, 

The arch of the American Dream has been expansive.  Increasingly including more people and groups in our Democracy, expanding individual rights, and offering services to those who cannot afford it, both at home and abroad.  These concepts have expanded to include our natural environment and our planet as well.

In our present political environment, these liberties and human rights are under attack.  The Executive Branch, Congress, and to some extent the Judiciary are rolling back individual rights, concern for the environment, and programs that serve others.

Come to this discussion to unpack our political state of affairs and identify avenues of resistance and collective action.

I look forward to a lively discussion.  The Zoom link is below.  Registration is encouraged but not required.

Randy Best

NoVES Leader

Northern Virginia Ethical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Zoom link:  

Our former Director of Ethical Education, Kristen Hayden, will lead a group of older teens in a discussion about how they make change in the world. 

   The mission of La Mano Amiga is to act as an anonymous helping hand for adult orphans in Honduras by removing specific obstacles that are preventing them from moving forward and living a better life. 

This in-person meeting can also be attended on Zoom.  The Zoom link is below.

This in-person meeting can also be attended on Zoom.  The Zoom link is below.

  Fish Stark is an organizer, educator, social entrepreneur, and lifelong humanist. Fish has spent his career turning big ideas into bold action in service of belonging, flourishing, and social justice for all people. He took the reins at the American Humanist Association (AHA) in 2024.