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August Monthly Meeting
SLC Conference Center 15 West 39th Street – 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States$10 -
Street Tabling
Columbus Circle 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, United StatesOur Street Tabling booth is set up on the sidewalk on Columbus Circle in front of the Time Warner Building on Broadway at 60th Street. First Shift: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (always need to help to setup) Second Shift: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Third Shift: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. If you cannot make a whole shift come for an...
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September Brunch & Speaker
The Press Box 932 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesFighting God: An Atheist Manifesto for a Religious World Speaker: David Silverman, President of American Atheists David will discuss his new book, Fighting God: An Atheist Manifesto for a Religious World Fighting God is a firebrand manifesto from one of the most recognizable faces of atheism. Silverman - a walking, talking atheist billboard known for...
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September Discussion Night
Stone Creek Bar and Lounge 140 East 27th St., New York, NY, United StatesSubject: Building the Atheists Voting Block Recent studies show that atheists, along with agnostics, non-affiliated, nonreligious, and "nones", constitute over 23% of potential voters and about 35% of 18-35 year old voters. Atheist voters outnumber Jews and Muslims and are almost as prevalent as Catholics. To be competitive with the religious right, we must develop...
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September Book & Film Club
Emerald Inn 250 West 72nd Street, New York, NY, United StatesFILM: "THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL?" The Root of All Evil? (later retitled The God Delusion), is a television documentary written and presented by Richard Dawkins in which he argues that humanity would be better off without religion or belief in god. Dawkins' book The God Delusion, released in September 2006, goes on to examine...
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September Monthly Meeting
SLC Conference Center 15 West 39th Street – 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesSPEAKER: Kenneth Bronstein, President NYC Atheists SUBJECT: You Are NYC Atheists' Future! This is a crucial meeting. We will discuss how our members will bring their skills and experience to participate in assuring our future. Also crucial: Understanding that this is your path to taking leadership positions. We will explore options for future presidential succession. If...
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Street Tabling
Columbus Circle 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, United StatesOur Street Tabling booth is set up on the sidewalk on Columbus Circle in front of the Time Warner Building on Broadway at 60th Street. First Shift: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (always need to help to setup) Second Shift: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Third Shift: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. If you cannot make a whole shift come for an...
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October Brunch & Speaker
The Press Box 932 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesSpeaker: Ellen Johnson, Executive Director of Enlighten the Vote (see here) and former American Atheists President Topic: How We Can Get Politicians to Pay Attention to Us The Democrats have Hillary, the Republicans have Carly, the Germans have Angela Merkel, and we Atheists have Ellen Johnson. If you don’t know who Ellen Johnson is, then...
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October Book & Film Club
Emerald Inn 250 West 72nd Street, New York, NY, United StatesHost: David Orenstein, PhD This month David will discuss Roy Speckhardt's new book entitled "Creating Change Through Humanism." As a very special treat, author Roy Speckhardt will be joining the discussion via skype, so don't miss this rare opportunity to speak directly with this notable author and secular leader! As always you don't have to have...
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October Discussion Night
Stone Creek Bar and Lounge 140 East 27th St., New York, NY, United StatesMichael tackles subjects as diverse and controversial as blasphemy and suing the Catholic Church. What will he challenge this month? It’s a surprise, but rest assured that it will be fascinating, audacious and provocative. Host: Michael Dorian The event is free, but please purchase food or drink to compensate Stone Creek for the use of their...
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October Monthly Meeting
SLC Conference Center 15 West 39th Street – 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesHost Ken Bronstein will give his monthly update. Then authors David Orenstein, Ph.D. and Linda Blaikie, LSCW, will discuss their upcoming book: Godless Grace: How Non-Believers are Making the World Safer, Richer and Kinder “Atheists and other nonbelievers are per se immoral. … Since god is the source of all morality, it’s impossible for a nonbeliever to...
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November Brunch & Speaker
The Press Box 932 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesSpeaker: Tyson Gill Topic: Advancing Atheism into a Post-Dawkins Era Tyson is the author of "Belief in Science and the Science of Belief: A Guidebook to Fact-Based Thinking" (found here). He is also an NYCA Member and frequent contributor to our NYCA Newsletter. This month Tyson will challenge our thinking about atheism and the atheist movement. He makes a compelling...
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November Discussion Night
Stone Creek Bar and Lounge 140 East 27th St., New York, NY, United StatesWhat can the atheist community do to attract more female members? Join us to discuss and share ideas. Host: Lee Moore The event is free, but please purchase food or drink to compensate Stone Creek for the use of their space.
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November Monthly Meeting
SLC Conference Center 15 West 39th Street – 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesSpeaker: Jerry Coyne, Ph.D. Professor, College of Ecology and Evolution, Biological Sciences Topic: The Best Answers I Have Heard About Atheism We will listen to an interview by Brian Lehrer (WNYC) interviewing Coyne about Atheism. We will then Skype with Coyne for followup questions. Note that the meeting is a week earlier this month due...
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December Brunch & Speaker
The Press Box 932 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesSpeaker: Muhammad Syed Topic: Islam and Atheism A tide of disbelief is rising in most Muslim countries. Muhammad Syed will talk about the need to support secularists, atheists and free thinkers. He will also be discussing common misconceptions within Muslim communities about Islamic history and scripture. Muhammad is a human rights activist, writer, speaker and community organizer....
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December Discussion Night
Stone Creek Bar and Lounge 140 East 27th St., New York, NY, United StatesDiverse and Controversial Topics Host: Lee Moore The event is free, but please purchase food or drink to compensate Stone Creek for the use of their space.
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Winter Solstice Party
Darbar Grill 157 East 55th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for our annual Winter Solstice Party! Throughout the history of mankind, the Winter Solstice has been one of the most powerful and important annual events of our natural world. We will carry on the ages-old tradition of celebration with an Indian Buffet lunch, solstice-themed entertainment, and an open mic. The $20 prix fixe includes the buffet, tax,...
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NYCA New Year Celebration
Osgood's Apartment 20 E. 9th Street, Apt 11V, New York, United StatesCOME RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH NYCA! Refreshments and beverages welcomed
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January Brunch & Speaker
The Press Box 932 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesSpeaker: Stephen Bronner, PhD Topic: The Bigot: Why Prejudice Persists Stephen Eric Bronner is a prolific author, activist, and one of America’s leading political thinkers. His new book The Bigot: Why Prejudice Persists (see here) presents bigotry as a systematic, all-encompassing mindset that has a special affinity for right-wing movements. In what will surely prove a seminal...
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January Book & Film Club
Stone Creek Bar and Lounge 140 East 27th St., New York, NY, United StatesHost: David Orenstein, PhD Movie: Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors The movie starts at 7 p.m. but come early for Happy Hour at 6:30 pm! Discussion will follow. The event is free, but please purchase food or drink to compensate Stone Creek for the use of their space.
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