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Fellowship of Freethought Dallas

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We are a family-friendly community of freethinkers from all backgrounds who encourage each other to make a positive impact in Dallas by engaging in critical thinking, ethical contemplation, social activities, and community service.

Website: http://fellowshipoffreethought.org
Location: Dallas, Texas
Members: 65
Latest Activity: Dec 15, 2011

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FoFD Events

Gathering & Pot Luck

Fellowship of Freethought Dallas

The Fellowship of Freethought, as part of its mission to promote a family-friendly organization that emphasizes education, socialization, and charity, will be encouraging its members to gather together once a month to learn from each other, share in each others' lives, and coordinate outreach to the community. These "Gatherings" will combine music, short presentations, and special announcements all running alongside a fun yet educational youth program. Following presentations and youth activities is a potluck meal to encourage close fellowship among all members.

Monthly Theme: TBA.

Potluck Tips

Let's make this potluck great for everyone by following some time–tested tips…

Bring a main dish, or hearty side. FoFDallas will supply the desserts, drinks, ice, napkins, plates, cups, and eating utensils. Tip: home–cooked is better and cheaper than pre–made foods at the store, but those are an alternative if you are in a rush.
Bring a sufficient amount. A good rule of thumb is to bring enough to feed yourself, your family, and your guests — as if that were all you had to eat — preferably with some left over.
Food should be "ready to serve". It should be cooked, cut, and ready for someone to quickly put it on their plate as they walk through the line.
Label your item. Use a notecard to indicate what the item is, and perhaps what is in it (if it's not obvious). If it's vegetarian and/or vegan–friendly, you can note that as well. This is especially important if your dish contains one of the most common food allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts (groundnuts), nuts from trees (including Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts), fish, shellfish (including mussels, crab and shrimps), soy products, and wheat.

If you are able to plan your pot luck dish in advance, or at least know the type of dish you can commit to bringing, please indicate main, side, vegetarian, diabetic, etc in your RSVP comments.

If you have your own suggestions on how to make the potluck better, please let Whitney know.

Applications for Voting Membership will be collected at the Gatherings.

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Dallas, TX 75240 - USA

Sunday, March 18 at 10:30 AM

Attending: 5

Details: http://meetup.fofdallas.org/events/qcsnjcyqfbxb/

Darrel Ray: Sex and God @ SMU

Fellowship of Freethought Dallas

Dr. Darrel W. Ray is author of four books, two on organizational team issues, The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture which explores the social-psychology of religion and his latest book, Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality. He has been a psychologist for over 30 years, practicing counseling and clinical psychology for 10 years then moved into organizational psychology and consulting. He has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a MA degree in religion as well as a BA in Sociology/Anthropology and a Doctorate in psychology.

Dr. Ray will be speaking about his latest book, "Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality."

This free event is co-sponsored by the Secular Humanists of SMU and the Fellowship of Freethought Dallas.

Dallas, TX 75226 - USA

Saturday, March 3 at 8:00 PM

Attending: 19

Details: http://meetup.fofdallas.org/events/50900502/

Freethought Fitness: 2012 Kickoff Party - Healthy Pot Luck

Fellowship of Freethought Dallas

Freethought Fitness is a program we are developing as part of the Fellowship of Freethought goals of being a service to our community.

What is a "healthy" pot luck? It's like any other pot luck except that you should only bring food that you consider part of a balanced diet. If you want a drink with your dinner bring something that is healthier than more indulgent drinks. If you aren't sure how to make something healthy then do the best you can and ask others for pointers. If you know how; please write down the nutrition info and serving size for what you bring. If you don't know how, bring the recipe and I can show you some tools to figure out that info. While we do have a few volunteers that are able to answer questions you may have about nutrition, FoF doesn't support any particular way of eating.

We'll have the kinect set up to play active games. If the weather is favorable, our neighborhood is safe for an after dinner walk around the block.

Everyone interested in getting fit, staying fit, or just having some fun is invited to share their thoughts about what they want to get out of this program and how it can be set up to provide the most help.

Anyone who is interested in tracking fitness minutes, counting calories, or otherwise participating in an online fitness community is encouraged to join the Fellowship of Freethought: Freethought Fitness Spark Team: http://teams.sparkpeo... The tools on the Spark website team page also make it possible for to organize friendly competitions. Spark offers a large database of information on how to follow a diet based on moderation and making nutritious food choices more often than indulging...it's a good place to start if you are new to proper eating and the program can be followed by vegans and omnivores alike.

Note that Fellowship of Freethought is not responsible for injuries or harm caused by following anything suggested by FoF volunteers. Volunteers and other members provide suggestions to the best of their ability but it is up to all individuals to determine what they are safely capable of along with the help and advice of their personal physician. It is advised that you consult with your physician before starting any new fitness program. If at any time you feel faint, acute pain, disoriented, or sick while exercising it is advised that you stop immediately and seek appropriate help.

Note: If you have allergies, be aware that we have 2 cats and a dog. They will be put away in our room but it's near impossible to clean enough to make the other rooms allergy free.

Garland, TX 75040 - USA

Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 PM

Attending: 22

Details: http://meetup.fofdallas.org/events/47956872/