Atlanta Freethought Society

Events

  • Freya Harris Celebration of Life

    Sunday, March 15 at 12 pm (Noon)

    Please join us at Atlanta Freethought Hall on Sunday, March 15 at 12 pm for a celebration of life for Freya Harris, a cherished community member of Atlanta Freethought Society (AFS), Sunday Assembly Atlanta (SAA), Mensa in Georgia, and more for many years.

    Freya was described by Laura Ross, past president of AFS, as “vital to the secular community.” She hosted events with Atlanta Atheists and was a lively participant in just about any local discussion group in the nonreligious space for a decade or more. She proudly drafted a book on the logistical absurdities of Noah’s Ark that may never see publication.

    Freya passed on March 16, 2025 suddenly at Grady Hospital. We gather a year later because many of her local connections in and around Atlanta did not learn of this until now.
    The program is being planned and will include opportunities for anyone attending to share their memories of and experiences with Freya. Whether you knew her personally or simply wish to support a community marking this loss, you are welcome.

    More formal attire is lightly encouraged but not required.

    At the conclusion of the event we may visit the nearby Viking Alchemist Meadery in recognition of Freya’s Norse name and craft beer enthusiasm.

    Location

    Atlanta Freethought Hall
    4775 N Church Ln SE · Atlanta, GA

    About us

    Anyone interested in learning about secular topics and meeting other like-minded people in the metro Atlanta area. The Atlanta Freethought Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that exists to provide a community for non-theists in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area through educational, advocacy, and social activities. 

    Membership in AFS is $50/year per person, $20 for low income. Membership includes AFNews by email or mail. (Tell us which one you want.) Sustaining Membership is $100. Life Membership is $1000. Subscriptions only are $30 for 12 issues. The Atlanta Freethought News has a membership form which you can fill out any time, and we can also take Paypal donations (log into PayPal then search for afs@atlantafreethought.org). You can subscribe to our mailing list here.

    Atlanta Freethought Society also has two active Yahoo email groups: AFS Announce is an Announcements email list that provides subscribers with reminders and updates on AFS activities. AFS Forum is a place for discussions of freethought, atheism, agnosticism, church-state separation and religion
    Our website is www.atlantafreethought.org.  We also post a lot of articles and news on our Facebook page, so be sure to check that out too.

  • Dale McGowan—The Death Problem

    Sunday, March 8th

    Potluck at 11 AM and Talk at 1 PM

    For our March 8 AFS meeting, join Dale McGowan to talk about the Death Problem.

    That humans are afraid to die is not news. But an intriguing subfield of psychology has gone much further, finding mortality awareness at the root of a staggering array of human behaviors, from body art to social media fixation to religiosity to career ambition to pretty much everything about MAGA. Dale McGowan dusts off his anthropology degree to highlight the way in which our awareness of death casts a wider and deeper shadow on our lives than we tend to think.

    Dale McGowan, Ph.D., is an author, educator, and philanthropist with a diverse background in both the arts and sciences. He holds a double major in anthropology and music theory from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Music Composition and Theory from the University of Minnesota. After a 15-year career as a college music professor, Dale shifted his focus to writing and advocacy, becoming a leading voice in the nonreligious community.

    Dale is best known for editing and co-authoring Parenting Beyond Belief and Raising Freethinkers, as well as writing Atheism for Dummies for the popular For Dummiesbook series. In 2008, he was named Harvard Humanist of the Year for his work in nonreligious parenting education. Dale also founded Foundation Beyond Belief (later renamed GO Humanity), a nonprofit that became the world’s largest humanist charity.

    There will be a potluck lunch before the event (11 AM – 1 PM), and below are suggestions for what to bring, according to the first letter of your last name:

    A-G: Bring a main dish
    H-P: Bring a dessert
    Q-Z: Bring a side dish

    AFS will provide drinks, plates, and silverware.

    For more details, check us out on Meetup.com

    Location

    Atlanta Freethought Hall
    4775 N Church Ln SE · Atlanta, GA

    About us

    Anyone interested in learning about secular topics and meeting other like-minded people in the metro Atlanta area. The Atlanta Freethought Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that exists to provide a community for non-theists in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area through educational, advocacy, and social activities. 

    Membership in AFS is $50/year per person, $20 for low income. Membership includes AFNews by email or mail. (Tell us which one you want.) Sustaining Membership is $100. Life Membership is $1000. Subscriptions only are $30 for 12 issues. The Atlanta Freethought News has a membership form which you can fill out any time, and we can also take Paypal donations (log into PayPal then search for afs@atlantafreethought.org). You can subscribe to our mailing list here.

    Atlanta Freethought Society also has two active Yahoo email groups: AFS Announce is an Announcements email list that provides subscribers with reminders and updates on AFS activities. AFS Forum is a place for discussions of freethought, atheism, agnosticism, church-state separation and religion
    Our website is www.atlantafreethought.org.  We also post a lot of articles and news on our Facebook page, so be sure to check that out too. 

  • An Afternoon of Board Games

    Saturday, March 8th 1–5 pm CANCELLED

    An afternoon of gaming will happen again at Atlanta Freethought Hall, starting at 1 pm until 5 pm on Saturday, March 8. Please bring any board or card games you’d like to share and bring your children as we plan to have puzzles, paintings, and kid-friendly games there too. Snacks and beverages are are always welcome!

    For more details, check us out on Meetup.com

    Location

    Atlanta Freethought Hall
    4775 N Church Ln SE · Atlanta, GA

    About us

    Anyone interested in learning about secular topics and meeting other like-minded people in the metro Atlanta area. The Atlanta Freethought Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that exists to provide a community for non-theists in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area through educational, advocacy, and social activities. 

    Membership in AFS is $50/year per person, $20 for low income. Membership includes AFNews by email or mail. (Tell us which one you want.) Sustaining Membership is $100. Life Membership is $1000. Subscriptions only are $30 for 12 issues. The Atlanta Freethought News has a membership form which you can fill out any time, and we can also take Paypal donations (log into PayPal and search for afs@atlantafreethought.org). You can subscribe to our mailing list here.

    Atlanta Freethought Society also has two active Yahoo email groups: AFS Announce is an Announcements email list that provides subscribers with reminders and updates on AFS activities. AFS Forum is a place for discussions of freethought, atheism, agnosticism, church-state separation and religion
    Our website is www.atlantafreethought.org.  We also post a lot of articles and news on our Facebook page, so be sure to check that out too. 

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