Welcome!
Welcome to the web home of Rocky Mountain Atheists. We are a group based in the City of Calgary that aims to be a safe and supportive secular community dedicated to serving society; to support those who have been marginalized or traumatized as a result of faith-based beliefs, and to provide and promote evidence-based learning opportunities.
We want to nurture secularism, skepticism and community, promoting Humanism as an alternative to religious and faith-based systems.
We hope you will join us and look forward to meeting you!
What’s New?
- WeCanReason Webinar – Making Critical Thinking Go Viral: The Case for Skepticism and How to Make it Contagious with Jon Michael
- Remote Robots: The Future Awaits
- Mars Flyby: A Step to Europa
- Finding Support Beyond Faith: Join Life Without Religion
- Cold War Ghosts: Glowing Wasp Nest Found
- Last call for rafting on the Bow River!!
Events at a Glance
Events in August 2025
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BBQ and Potluck BBQ and Potluck
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August 2, 2025
You are invited to our annual summer BBQ and potluck! We will provide the burgers and dogs (including vegan options). Please bring a side dish or dessert to share, and beverage of your choice. This is a kid-friendly event!
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Life Without Religion - Online Life Without Religion - Online
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August 7, 2025
Life Without Religion is a peer support group created for individuals who experience difficulty in their lives due to leaving a religion or serious conflicts caused by religious influences. Go to the Meetup link for Zoom link and more details.
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Ping Pong, Card and Board Games, foosball, crokinole Ping Pong, Card and Board Games, foosball, crokinole
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August 9, 2025
House party with lots going on. Let's try something new - please bring a *favourite* snack/dish to share with others - no need to bring chips! Thanks. See Meetup (follow link) for address and sign up.
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Hike at Widowmaker trail - Aug 10 (rescheduled) Hike at Widowmaker trail - Aug 10 (rescheduled)
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August 10, 2025
Join us for a refreshing morning hike and connect with nature! We'll explore a scenic trail that offers beautiful views, fresh air, and a great way to start your Sunday. We will meet at the Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis parking lot. This event was rescheduled to Aug 10 2025.
See Meetup description for details. NOTE: a Kananaskis pass is required.
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RMA Coffee Chat - ONLINE RMA Coffee Chat - ONLINE
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August 11, 2025RMA Coffee Chat is an enjoyable, unstructured, afternoon conversation. Anyone can introduce an idea or ask a question and the group will jump in and discuss it. You never know where the conversation will go but it is always interesting and sometimes even educational. Join us and add your two-cents-worth.
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RMA Book Club - ONLINE RMA Book Club - ONLINE
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August 14, 2025Interested in joining Book Club? We meet once a month on the second Thursday of the month. Everyone will have a chance to share their impression of the book. See our "Book Club" page on the website, under News > Book Club for a list of the books, past, present and future!
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RMA Board Meeting RMA Board Meeting
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August 15, 2025The Board of the Rocky Mountain Atheists meets once a month on the third Friday for an hour. We meet ahead of Skeptics in the Pub. All are welcome to join in our discussions as we work to grow RMA into a thriving and caring community. However, only Board Members can vote. But you CAN join the Board!
Skeptics in the Pub (New location) Skeptics in the Pub (New location)
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August 15, 2025Skeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! We started presenting monthly topics in 2018, and many members of our community have either presented or suggested great topics. NEW LOCATION: The Unicorn on Stephen Ave., usually Second Floor. Topic for August: The Monty Hall Problem
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Rafting the Bow River! Rafting the Bow River!
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August 17, 2025I have reserved a 10-person raft from Lazy Day Raft Rentals. The total cost is just $27.50 each. If we have fewer people, I will try to book a smaller raft and we will divide the costs accordingly. Enjoy seeing Calgary from the river, a very different perspective! See Meetup link for all the details and a waiver.
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Life Without Religion Life Without Religion
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August 19, 2025Life Without Religion is a peer support group created for individuals who experience difficulty in their lives due to leaving a religion or serious conflicts caused by religious influences. Please see the Meetup link for details, the Zoom link, or to join.
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GLOBAL Skeptics in the pub! GLOBAL Skeptics in the pub!
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August 22, 2025
Join us for the 2025 edition of Global Skeptics in the Pub! It will begin at 7 pm local time in New Zealand on Friday, August 22 and end at 9 pm local time in Hawai’i (24 hours later on the same calendar day). Anyone can join at any time and see, meet, and interact with skeptics the world over! RMA participated in the 2024 edition and it was a lot of fun! Follow the Meetup link for all the details.
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RMA Movie Night RMA Movie Night
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August 25, 2025Join us online to watch and discuss a movie! This month's movie is Leonardo - The Man Who Saved Science.
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Making Critical Thinking Go Viral... with Jon Michael Making Critical Thinking Go Viral... with Jon Michael
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August 27, 2025Spreading skepticism isn't just about debunking false claims; it's about empowering individuals to reclaim control over their lives. In this talk, Jon Michael will explore why promoting skepticism is essential, not just to win people over to "our team", but for personal autonomy and emotional well-being.
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Events
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