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Here you go....Now you can ALL believe in God
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Wood May 30, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ok Guys, here you go!! Now you can ALL become believers!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Grace Fitzpatrick May 30, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
Please recommend some good books on Introduction to Epistomology
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jedi Wanderer May 28, 2011. 13 Replies 1 Like
I have a philosophy background from college although that was ages ago so I'm not a novice but this was not my area of emphasis.
Tags: epistomology
Can an Atheist and a Christian find happiness together?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Secular Forces 2013 Jun 14, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Actually it would probably apply to almost any person who is committed to their religion. I'd like to hear from those who have been in relationships or married to a conservative Christian or other…Continue
Tags: divorce, interfaith, relationship
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Rick Landsman replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
Toni Clark replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"Sorry you'll miss it, Dennis. Keep in touch. We'll try for another meeting soon."
Dennis Smith replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"Unfortunately I'm traveling that day, November 11, returning from Charlotte NC and will not be back in town until after 5pm. Dang!!"
jon bondy replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"2:00 to 5:00 is good, since I have to be somewhere at 4:00. I'll see you there/then.
Jon"
Toni Clark replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"PS: It's 2:00 - 5:00 pm (instead of 3:00 - 5:00)."
Toni Clark replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"Glad to hear from you, Rick! And glad you can come. The FFRF meeting was great. They're not often in the east, so we jumped at the chance. It was an easy 4-hour drive. The most recent podcast has some conference excerpts. I enjoyed the whole…"
Rick Landsman replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"Hooray Toni! I'm happy to hear you've put a get together is on the calendar. I'll be there. Wish I had gone to Hartford, but my house is here and it needs paint before it snows.
Rick Landsman"
Toni Clark replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"Hi, I'm wondering the same thing, so . . . Having recently returned from the FFRF meeting in Hartford, I'm remotivated to try to connect with some like-minded people in Vermont. I've decided to hold an open house for members of…"
Dennis Smith replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"How might I connect with the group?"
Christina Marlowe replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Any other former "ministers" out there who have de-converted? Relate your story and stats
"Hello Dennis!! Well, I'm not really a former minister...just dropping in to say hello really. Actually, I'm an overzealous and thoroughly Irreverent Heretic; I enjoy proselytizing the denouncement of ALL religions,…"
Zazzafrazz replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Any other former "ministers" out there who have de-converted? Relate your story and stats
"I think you'll enjoy this podcast of the weekly CBC Radio program "Tapestry," which features stories that deal with religion. This episode focuses on two pastors who took part in a Tufts University study on pastors who no longer…"
Joey Anetsberger replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"Is evangelical really an appropriate term for those of us who see the harm religion inflicts on our society and who wish to promote secularism? That term is pretty loaded and has connotations that imply a parallel to evangelical religionists who…"
Dennis Smith commented on Mdooo1's group Gun Owning Atheists
"Am a gun owner and have been for some time, since 2004. I really enjoy target shooting at a range near home with both rifles and handguns. Vermont is a fairly firearm friendly state. No carry permit is required, no "brandishing" issues…"
jon bondy replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington?? in the group Skeptical Vermont
"We have met a few times. The energy seems to split into three areas.
1) just wanting to rub shoulders with like-minded people. That's fine, but if the only thing that ties people together is non-belief, that seems to not provide enough energy…"
Dennis Smith added a discussion to the group Skeptical Vermont
Is there really an Atheist/Humanist Group in Burlington??
I can't seem to figure out when and where? There doesn't seem to be much of a following unlike Atheist Communities elsewhere in the country. Perhaps it's just that Vermont is already so non-religious. On the other hand Essex Alliance is getting ready to build and relocate to Williston where I live with a sanctuary that to seat 1500 at a time along with a cafe and bookstore, housing and all kinds of services. SOMEONE must be going and giving money. As mega churches go it's not very mega but for…See More
Nickolas Anthony Johnson replied to Dennis Smith's discussion Can an Atheist and a Christian find happiness together?
"I think it really just speaks to how religious one person is and how non-religious another person is. I'm sure there are people who aren't all that religious whose partners found the relationship to be incompatible because they were…"
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