Pittsburgh Secular Freethinkers
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As most free thinkers know, we are a minority. It can be sobering having this "informed" world view. Join us for open discussions about our place in the universe and how we might change our world. Albert Einstein once explained that he had knowledge of the existence of something we cannot penetrate... manifestations of the profoundest reason and the most radiant beauty - it is this knowledge and this emotion that constitute the truly religious attitude; in this sense, and this alone, he considered himself a deeply religious man. Deists (and some Agnostics) believe that observation and reason suggest the existence of a higher power, but stop short of proclaiming that we know who or what is responsible for the wonders of the universe. We don't yet know, and may never know. We embrace scientific exploration and discovery, and understand that we are products of evolution - whether it be planned or accidental. We welcome people of all faiths and non-faiths to join us for conversation and philosophic exploration.
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Our next meeting:
Pittsburgh Secular Freethinkers June Meeting
At the suggestion of Lara, we will be discussing the new "documentary" Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, narrated by Ben Stein. It's about some professors who were supposedly kicked out of universities for criticizing evolution and promoting intelligent design. Here's the movie's official site:
- When?
- Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008, 7:00 PM 20080611T230000Z
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What's New?
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"Thanks for bringing a different perspective to the group. It was only my second meeting. I like to be challenged but really don't want to argue. Bob(by)"
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"Thanks, it is quite an eclectic group. I don't feel the need to be expressive to everybody but it sure is nice to once in a while let my thoughts be released on these "divine" topics."
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"Stan, sorry you felt a little out of place, I guess you just aren't as opinionated as some of us: -) Hope to see you again though, and if there's anything we can do to make you feel more comfortable, let me know."
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"George: I've been thinking about your comment last night regarding the need to believe in god and the afterlife when life here on earth is so difficult. This is the question I ask myself - and you: Is atheism a privilege of the comfortable and well-fed? Suzanne PS - Hate to say it, but your girlfriend is a real dog. Don't know how you can kiss her with your eyes open."
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"I enjoyed the discussion very much. Just wished I could voice my thoughts on the subjects better. Did feel a little out of place when I tried to express my views. Will be back."
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"Thanks for the welcome. I enjoyed the meeting very much. I did feel a little out of place knowing that I could not articulate my thoughts better. Something I've learn to live with since the stroke."
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"i wish there was a way to share this on the board rather than one at time but...be amused... http://www.jcnot4me.com/Videos/Kissin... http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Ginohn/... "
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"i wish there was a way to share this on the board rather than one at time but...be amused... http://www.jcnot4me.com/Videos/Kissin... http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Ginohn/... "
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"i wish there was a way to share this on the board rather than one at time but...be amused... http://www.jcnot4me.com/Videos/Kissin... http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Ginohn/... "
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"i wish there was a way to share this on the board rather than one at time but...be amused... http://www.jcnot4me.com/Videos/Kissin... http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Ginohn/... "
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"Hi! I'm one of the people who were at the first (and only) Pittsburgh Atheists meeting. Since that was so much fun, but doesn't seem to be happening anymore, thought I would check this out. Always enjoy meeting new people outside of work! "
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"I've updated this meeting. For more details, see the full listing: http://deism.meet... When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM Where: Your Inner Vagabond Coffeehouse and..."
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"I sell Real Estate for a living. IE I need the money. I'm nervous about getting found out by my customers that I don't believe in the imaginary teachings of the Bible. And you know, I do believe in the concept of God, but it's a cautious belief."
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"Hi all, I am wondering if you would all want to meet in a new location for the next meeting. Some have expressed dissatisfaction with the Beehive: crowded, not good for non-smokers, hard to find a..."
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"I've updated this meeting. For more details, see the full listing: http://deism.meet... When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM Where: Beehive Coffee Shop 1327 E. Carson..."
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"I've not believed in organized religion but do believe in the spiritual aspect of my natural surroundings. It is easier for me to believe on the scientific explanations than anything else. I admit that there are may things that do not have an answe"
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"Hello, Everyone! I've migrated here from the now defunct (?) Atheist Meetup. Looking forward to what's coming ... hope to see you all soon."
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"Hi All. http://www.pbs.or... Here's the link to what I found to be some very valuable discussion on free thinking and the Constitution...."
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"Hi. I'm Sara. I'm an occulty Jewish apatheist. I'm a phD student in math, and I've an academic interest in philosophy as well. Mostly, I'm just looking to meet more people."
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"People are not certain of anything they cannot see. The world was not round until a scientist could see it, yet not all scientist agreed that it was not, they stepped out of reason and proved it! God is uneseen science unable to prove him, unseen."
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Dr. Robert M. Price, aka "The Bible Geek," responds to the recent controversy surrounding Barack Obama's pastor, Jeremiah Wright.
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"Hi all, I assume that most if not all of you have heard by now of the controversy stirred up by Barack Obama's pastor, Jeremiah Wright, of the United Church of Christ. Conservatives have attacked Wright..."
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