We will be holding a discussion on the most popular arguments for the existence of gods. What are some of the more convincing arguments you've heard? The most ridiculous? Why do each of you continue to deny the divine glory of the lord of Valhalla, Thor? Do you find Pascal's Wager as annoying as I do?

Join us this Tuesday at 7:00 in 223 Dwinelle as we explore these AND MORE nagging questions about the reality of the universe.

This Tuesday, I'll be talking about secularism and the modern secular
movement (both student, and otherwise.)  I'll be talking briefly about the
history of the current secular movement, including talking about the
history of SANE, but the primary focus of my presentation will be the
current state of the modern secular movement at the national and
international level.

Although SANE is the only secular student group in Berkeley, we are far
from the only secular student group around. The Secular Student Alliance -
one of several secular metagroups focusing on students - has more than 190
affiliate groups, up from just 70 only three years ago. We are part of a
rapidly growing transnational movement.   While it is clear that 'we' are
gaining momentum rapidly, it is not yet precisely clear what 'we' are; the
secular student movement lacks a coherent identity and a cogent purpose as
of yet.  The future (assuming there is one) of the secular student
movement and the secular movement as a whole will be determined by our
generation.

It is, of course, important to note that what I say is my opinion and mine
alone; not SANE's official opinion.  SANE has always chosen to remain
apolitical as an organization in the past, recognizing that our group has
incredible diversity of opinion on many issues.  The diversity of opinion
present in the secular student movement represents an especially great
challenge to organizing a coherent movement, but is one I believe can be
overcome without compromising the integrity of our movement.

Greetings, Everyone!

We're going to be watch "Becoming Human", a NOVA special from PBS on human evolution. Specifically, we are watching the first part of the three-part series, "First Steps". This event is a (belated) celebration of Darwin Day, which was last Friday, the 12th of February. I hope you'll join us for this fascinating look at our evolutionary history.

Where did we come from? What makes us human? An explosion of recent discoveries sheds light on these questions, and NOVA's comprehensive, three-part special, "Becoming Human," examines what the latest scientific research reveals about our hominid relatives.

A more detailed description of the program is available at the NOVA link.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010, begins at 7:00 pm
Location : 223 Dwinelle

As I am sure you are all aware, Haiti was recently struck by an earthquake that has left the country devastated. It is at times like these that it becomes necessary for us to come together to help our fellow man. This point should be especially relevant to us nonbelievers as without any gods to come to the aid of the suffering it falls to us to aid the less fortunate.

To this point the The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science along with 13 other atheist and skeptic organizations have created the group Non-Believers Giving Aid to donate money to two secular groups that are working tirelessly to relieve the suffering of the Haitian people.

100% of ones donation will go to Doctors without Borders and the International Red Cross to provide immediate aid to the people of Haiti.

It is often said of atheist that we are uncaring and unsympathetic to the suffering of others. Prove them wrong.

The British are coming, the British are coming!

No, wait, that's PZ Myers.

We're having our first meeting of the Semester Tuesday at 7PM. There is a NEW ROOM: 223 Dwinelle

What are we going to be doing? Regrouping, talking about our breaks (especially any christmas horror stories, of which at least I have one), and most importantly, making sure everybody knows who the hell PZ Myers is (He is an awesome blogger/Associate Professor of Biology)!

Make sure that you come to the NEW ROOM in 223 Dwinelle, and I hope we can make it a great semester together!

When is PZ actually going to be here, you ask? Why, this friday, January 22nd, to VLSB 2050 at 7PM. You can RSVP at the Facebook Page.