Black Holes and A-Holes: The Dark Matter of Acerbic Atheists - Jeff Seaver (Grand Rapids)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Women's City Club, 254 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI, View Map
Presented by Jeff Seaver, Executive Director of Center for Inquiry Michigan
Description
Atheists are one of the most reviled minorities in the United States. Have we earned this place in society or are we simply misunderstood? There is a growing polarity between the so-called Old and New Atheists — disagreement about goals, effective social strategy, even what it means to be an atheist. Science has expanded our relationship with the universe, but need that come at the expense of our personal relationships? Do black holes and a-holes both threaten to tear us apart?
About the Speaker
Jefferson Seaver is a co-founder of Center for Inquiry's (CFI) Michigan branch and has served for 13 years as the Executive Director. He is a partner in a local marketing and design firm where he has worked for the past 18 years, and he has served on the ACLU of Western Michigan board for 10 years.
Jeff was a committed, born again Christian of the fundamentalist Baptist variety for 20 years — even releasing an album as part of a Christian rock band. His deeply held religious beliefs led him to study the Bible, philosophy, apologetics, and comparative religion — which were ultimately their undoing. He reads voraciously especially about neuroscience and psychology and has never let schooling interfere with his education. Jeff resides in Allendale with Cathy (his wife of 19 years) and 2 teenage children.
Additional Details
Meetings are open to the Public
After the meeting, join us at Vitale's Restaurant, 834 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI to socialize. View Map
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Cost: $6.00 general admission. Free for Friends of the Center.
Contact: Jennifer Beahan, , 616-698-2342
