Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, ghost hunters, aliens, conspiracy theorists, creationists, and snake oil salesmen? Yearning to talk with someone rational for a while? Skeptics are interested in critical thinking, science, and the psychologies of belief and perception. Come meet with local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. Every 2nd Thursday, we are "Drinking Skeptically". Sometimes we have topics and sometimes we don't. Mostly the discussion is about current …
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A group for those who have left fundamentalist Christianity. Whether you are still in the faith, have left the faith, or are considering leaving, this group is to encourage and support each other in the deprogramming process of fundamentalist - and/or evangelical - beliefs. We ALL welcome you! We are striving to create a healthy community for those who have survived the more extreme theologies of religion. Some gatherings have specific themes, but all gatherings thus far have been an opport …
Minnesota's oldest, largest, and most active atheist group provides a community for nonbelievers, educates the public about atheism, and promotes separation of state and church. We help make atheism part of the mainstream of society. We look forward to meeting you! We are a member-supported organization. Everyone who works for Minnesota Atheists is a volunteer, but getting our word out does cost money. This site, our website, mailing newsletters, filming a cable tv show and participating in pub …
We love questions -- we can't start a meeting without one! We meet to attempt to answer the questions we've agreed to discuss. Any and all people who enjoy thinking and learning and friendship (including laughter) should stop in and join us at the Caribou Coffee on Nicollet Ave. between Burnsville Parkway and Highway 13.
Twin Cities Atheists is a social community of freethinkers. Events are organized and run by volunteers, and those volunteers are responsible for the event. If you have an interest in hosting an event, send me an email!
If you are interested in all that is psychic and self development, whether this is new for you or not, this could be a group to explore., A meeting is held once a month of comprising of two parts. First, a discussion of a particular topic of interest, we can share ideas, experiences, techniques or eduction. The second part of the group will devoted to actual practice time with each other, either in small groups or all together. Practice could be meditation, readings or healings. The goal for …
Do you enjoy watching TED talks? (see www.ted.com if you haven't) I thought about starting a bookclub, but I have so enjoyed these, I thought this would just be more fun! Anyone age 18 - 100 is welcome. Each month we get together to watch a Ted talk and discuss afterward. It's as simple as that. If you like stimulating discussions, we would love to have you.
Secular Bible Study is a joint effort between religious believers and atheists in the Twin Cities to study and discuss the Bible -- not to engender any specific religious or non-religious view, but to explore its historical context and cultural relevance. We invite expert speakers to lecture on particular topics and lead discussions. SBS facilitates respectful and constructive reasoning dialogue between people of many different (or no) beliefs and provides the opportunity for folks who may deepl …
We are the first local chapter of The Circle of Reason , an international organization for pluralistic rationalism. We're a unique venue, where those with divergent beliefs and backgrounds engage in reasoning dialogue and fellowship across the gulf of human difference. Although our members remain affiliated with their various groups that rely on religious, atheist, biological, ethnic, cultural, economic, political or ideological kinship, they also join the Circle to examine and bring their diffe …
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This group is open to all Philosophical Twin Citians. The fundamental purpose of this group is: To progress toward a shared philosophical Understanding, among the participants, of the topic at hand. We will concentrate on defining terms, examining assumptions, constructing reasonable arguments & helpful analogies, and other useful methods for achieving this goal. Meetings will be based upon a group discussion about a specific topic selected by the group participants. Any and all topics which can …
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