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SUMMARY:The Meaning of Life- A Group Discussion
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 1\, 2020\, 6:15 – 8:00 pm\, our discussion topic will be The Meaning of Life. Is there one universal meaning that we must seek to discover? Or\, is life only what we make of it? Does the term ‘meaning’ imply a big G supernatural God must exist to provide the ‘meaning’? Is meaning universal? Have you found meaning and purpose? Do you even care? \nThe Jaycee Creed states\, in part\, “I believe… that faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life.” Some believe that a supernatural God is necessary to have meaning\, and meaning only comes because their God is the meaning to their life or their God provides the context for there to be meaning. Some believe that apart from God there can be no meaning. Some would not join the Jaycees because that section of the creed did not say\, ‘that God gives meaning and purpose to human life.’ What do you believe? What does The Distinctions document tell us about meaning and purpose? How do those that do not believe in God find meaning and purpose? Is it necessary to find your purpose? Is a life without purpose a life that is doomed to dread and desperation? What does it mean to have meaning? Can you have meaning by helping others to find meaning and purpose? Is purpose necessary for there to be meaning? Is there one inherent\, universal meaning out there for us or do we each have to create (find) our own meaning? And\, all this time I’ve been meaning to say\, “please join us for this discussion.” \nWe meet at 1438 S Division\, S of Hall Street\, at NE corner of Garden and Division\, north of the railroad tracks. We are in the same building as Conscious Resale. Yes\, you may bring items to donate. Come early if you want to browse the store. Use the front door please. Plenty of parking on Garden St. The Silverline and the regular bus stop are at the next block south on Division. \nAs of 2/11/2020 the plans for food have not been determined. Sometimes Mary provides us with a meal\, other times we go out. Please watch our website for updates or check the meetup app. \n  \nFuture discussion dates and topics: \n(subject to change. Check our website and the Meetup app for updates.) \n5/15/2020\, Friday – Meetup\, Discussion Topic: Mirror Neurons
URL:https://theconsciouschurch.org/event/the-meaning-of-life-a-group-discussion/
LOCATION:1438 Division Ave S\, 1438 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Day of Reason
DESCRIPTION:The National Day of Reason is a day when all Americans can come together to celebrate rational thinking. Anybody can take part in this inclusive day\, regardless of their worldview.
URL:https://theconsciouschurch.org/event/national-day-of-reason/
CATEGORIES:Celebrations or Observation
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SUMMARY:Mirror Neurons- A Presentation and Group Discussion
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 1\, 2020\, 6:15 – 8:00 pm\, our meeting topic will be Mirror Neurons \nDebbie Aliya of Aliya Analytical will be presenting the topic of Mirror Neurons. A mirror neuron is a neuron that fires both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another. The neuron mirrors the behavior of the other\, as though the observer were itself acting. Such neurons have been directly observed in primate species. Has their existence been confirmed in humans? What are the functions of the mirror system(s) in humans? Does mirror neural activity affect or support cognitive functions? Does this system provide the physiological mechanism for perception/action coupling? And\, what does that mean anyway? Can the mirror neuron systems in the human brain help us to understand the actions and intentions of other people? Can mirror neurons actually be the basis of the human capacity of emotions such as empathy? There are many different types of mirror neuron. What are the current scientific discussions about mirror neurons and what are the potentials for understanding the role they play in animals? \nPlease join us for this meeting. \nWe meet at 1438 S Division\, S of Hall Street\, at NE corner of Garden and Division\, north of the railroad tracks. We are in the same building as Conscious Resale. Yes\, you may bring items to donate. Come early if you want to browse the store. Use the front door please. Plenty of parking on Garden St. The Silverline and the regular bus stop are at the next block south on Division. \nAs of 2/11/2020 the plans for food have not been determined. Sometimes Mary provides us with a meal\, other times we go out. Please watch our website for updates or check the meetup app. \n  \nFuture discussion dates and topics: \n(subject to change. Check our website and the Meetup app for updates.) \nStay tuned to our website or to the Meetup app for details on future meetings.
URL:https://theconsciouschurch.org/event/mirror-neurons-a-presentation-and-group-discussion/
LOCATION:1438 Division Ave S\, 1438 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
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