Beyond Belief

Please join us on January 17 at noon (AZ time) as we welcome journalist Elle Hardy, author of Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity is Taking Over the World.

How has Pentecostalism, a Christian movement from the early 1900s, achieved such rapid global growth? With a current following of 600 million, projections suggest that by 2050, one in ten people worldwide will identify as Pentecostal. This movement, which emphasizes direct experiences of the "Holy Spirit" and promises believers success in all areas of life, raises questions about the factors driving its popularity. Is it genuine spiritual revival, or are other factors, such as social and economic conditions, contributing to its rapid ascent?

Learn more about this growing movement and about the "Moonies," the subject of Hardy's new book, this Friday at noon.

Click here to register for this virtual event. 

 
 

Join an Arizona List Team

It's no secret that Arizona's political landscape promises to be, how can we put this, *challenging* over the next few years. With that reality in mind, Arizona List has created advocacy teams that offer you the chance to take action.

Whether your interests lie in being a legislative watchdog, supporting candidates, helping with social media, or lending a hand with office/administrative tasks, here are multiple ways to get involved and make a difference. 

Click here to learn more about Advocacy Teams. 

This Wrecking Ball is Coming for Our Public Schools

We’re halfway through January, and that means school boards across the state are reorganizing and establishing priorities for the districts they serve. Secular AZ Executive Director Jeanne Casteen reports on the situation at two districts, Deer Valley Unified and Peoria Unified.

From discussions on school closures to opposition to a code of ethics to massive budget shortfalls...

 ...It's gonna be a long few years, folks. 

Click here to read the full article on Secular AZ's Substack.

 
 

Blake Chastain: Exvangelical

Last Friday, Blake Chastain spoke about his experiences of leaving evangelicism, covered in his book Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement that's Fighting Back.

At turns terrifying and inspirational, Blake's journey offers insight into the Christian nationalist movement, as well as ways to fight its growing influence on government. 

Watch Blake's presentation on our YouTube channel.

Opportunity: HSGP Seeks a Program Director

The Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix seeks a Program Director to continue the Center's important work.

Training is provided, and the position is estimated to take just a couple hours per week. HSGP is located in Mesa, Arizona.

Contact HSGP to learn more. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 17, 12p: Elle Hardy Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity is Taking Over the World (virtual event)

January 18, 9a: Atheists Helping the Homeless Giveaway

January 19, 9a: Sunday Morning Coffee with Prescott Freethinkers

January 19, 10a: Sunday Morning Coffee Klatcsh with Flagstaff Freethinkers

January 24, 12p: Dr. Patricia Zavella on the Movement for Reproductive Justice (virtual event)

January 26, 10a: Sandy Bahr on Environmental Policy from AZ to DC

January 29, 5p: Thomas Paine Birthday Celebration (virtual event)

 
 
 
 
 

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