Who are we? Atheists lack, and sometimes specifically reject, a belief in the
existence of a god or gods.
Humanists believe that ethical philosophy should be based on human
needs and rational thought.
Agnostics believe that the truth about the existence of god or gods is
unknown or unknowable.
If you find the above ideas interesting, you are invited to join AHA! for
fun and lively discussion. We have regular meetings on Mondays at 7pm in
Old Union.
Contact e-mail: atheists [at] stanford.edu
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When: Monday, May 20, 7pm
Where: CIRCLE Common Room, Old Union 302
As a follow-up to our movie night last week showing the documentary Mea Maxima Culpa, this discussion will be centered around the Catholic sex abuse scandal, as well as its broader implications for Church power structures, priestly celibacy, the prioritization of reputation over transparency, and the problems that arise from investing divine authority in human institutions. What exactly does that mean? You decide – come share your thoughts and opinions!
Food is allowed, so feel free to bring dinner dinner or some snacks if you want. Students and Stanford affiliates/alumni only.
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 When: Wednesday, May 15, 7pm
Where: CIRCLE seminar room, Old Union 301
We’ll be watching the documentary Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, which explores the first known case of public protest against clerical sex abuse in the United States. Afterward, we’ll have a short discussion of the film, so come ready to share your thoughts and opinions with fellow non-theists!
Food is allowed, so feel free to bring dinner or some snacks if you want (popcorn will be provided). Students and Stanford affiliates/alumni only.
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When: Friday, May 3, 12pm
Where: Lunch @ Axe & Palm, Blood Drive in White Plaza
The Stanford Blood Center is hosting a mobile blood drive on Friday, May 3, from 11am – 5pm. To sweeten the deal, AHA! will be meeting up for lunch on Friday at 12pm at The Axe & Palm in Old Union, so come by either before or after your donation for some company! We’ll also have some free t-shirts so you can show up to your blood donation with pride.
How to sign up:
- Check the donor requirements (at least 17 years old, 110 pounds, cold/flu free, drink fluids, bring ID, more details on this website).
- Sign up here or call 650-723-7831 and let them know you want to make an appointment at the Stanford White Plaza Bloodmobile.
- Schedule any time between 11am and 5pm on Friday. You can also just show up to donate (though appointments help with their scheduling).
- Let us know you are coming!
Of course, feel free to join us for lunch even if you aren’t able to donate blood! Let us know if you are!
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When: Monday, April 29, 7pm
Where: CIRCLE Common Room, Old Union 302
This Thursday is either the National Day of Prayer or the National Day of Reason, depending on who you ask. What role should religion play in shaping public sentiment and public policy? What is the proper relationship between government and religion? When does “ceremonial deism” cross the line into violating the separation of church & state, or on the flip side, when does religious endorsement of a political position become a violation of non-profit status? Come share your opinion with AHA! at our Monday night discussion meeting.
Food is allowed, so feel free to bring dinner or some snacks if you like. Students and Stanford affiliates/alumni only.
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Where: CIRCLE Common Room, Old Union 302
When: Monday, April 22, 7pm
This week we would like to welcome Humanist/Atheist poet Victor Harris to our discussion meeting to share some of his work. Victor Harris has been performing and competing around the SF bay area since 1999, and he was featured at the Reason Rally in Washington D.C. last year. You can check out some of his work here. He’s also a talented baker and has a cheesecake business, so hopefully there will be a few tasty treats in store as well.
Food is allowed, so feel free to bring dinner or some snacks if you want. Students and Stanford affiliates only.
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When: Wednesday, April 10, 7pm
Where: CIRCLE Seminar Room, Old Union 301
This week we are holding a special, joint discussion meeting between the Atheists, Humanists, and Agnostics (AHA!) and the Stanford Students for Reproductive Justice on the topic of abortion and reproductive rights. In particular, we’d like to explore questions such as the following:
- How much is the abortion debate about protecting life, and how much is it about bodily autonomy? Can these facets be considered in isolation, or are they too inextricably linked?
- What other issues fall under the domain of “reproductive rights”, and how do social factors (such as access to contraception and educational resources) influence them?
- Given that the opposition to abortion and reproductive rights is often spearheaded by the religious right, what role should non-theists such as ourselves play in engaging both the secular and “spiritual” aspects of this debate? Do religious parents have the right to restrict the information their children receive, particularly with regard to sex education?
Food is allowed, so feel free to bring dinner or some snacks if you want. Students and Stanford affiliates only.
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When: Monday, April 1, 7pm
Where: CIRCLE common room, Old Union 302
Go anywhere fun for spring break? Come share stories and pizza with AHA! at our first meeting of Spring Quarter! As an added bonus, we’ll be giving away free t-shirts while supplies last (limited sizes).
Students and Stanford affiliates only.
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When: Monday, March 11, 7pm
Where: CIRCLE Common Room, Old Union 302
Only one more week of classes to go, so come take a break from studying and relax at AHA!’s end-of-the-quarter game night! Join in on one of our board games or bring your favorite.
Food is allowed, so feel free to bring dinner or some snacks if you want. Students and Stanford affiliates only.
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 When: Friday, March 15, 7pm
Where: Pigott Hall (bldg. 260), room 113
Ed Buckner is the former president of American Atheists and the former executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism, and the lead author of the recently-released book In Freedom We Trust: An Atheist Guide to Religious Liberty. Co-authored by Ed’s son Michael E. Buckner, In Freedom We Trust should be enjoyable to anyone interested in American history, religious liberty, American exceptionalism, weird treaties, or politics. In this talk, Ed will offer a lively summary of some of the key points in that book and will answer questions.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council and the ASSU Undergraduate Senate. Free and open to all.
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When: Monday, March 4, 7pm
Where: CIRCLE common room, Old Union 302
Non-theism is often presented as being just a perspective on religion, but the idea of questioning what serves as a reliable justification for belief goes beyond the existence of deities and can also be applied to other arenas. What are your thoughts on the paranormal or ’supernatural’? What actual evidence is there for the existence of an afterlife, and should we be searching for it? How important is it to “keep an open mind” to these types of questions, and to what extent are such beliefs harmless or can they be a genuine detriment to society?
Food is allowed, so feel free to bring dinner or some snacks if you like. Students and Stanford affiliates only.
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