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The Chicago Free Inquiry Meetup GroupMeet other local atheists, agnostics and secular humanists. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, and make new friends. |
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The Chicago Skeptics Meetup GroupHad enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Do you love the scientific method? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. |
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Chicagoland Singles Group for NonbelieversThis is a different kind of singles group oriented to heathens of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you call yourself an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, secular humanist, bright, freethinker, nonbeliever, disbeliever, pastafarian, "spiritual but not religious," or simply were not raised in with an organized religion and have no interest in one, you ar |
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MarlopalWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I would love to share my expertise" |
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juan acevedo"i just want to meet other people that share similar interests as me." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Don Baker"My name is Don Baker. 2 years ago I started 2 Socrates Cafes in WI. They did not work out, partly because of the lower population base. I would like to start one in the Chicago area . I am planning to move to the Chicago area in the next year." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I would love to share my expertise" |
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catherinelaunayWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Jaye"I'm quite content in my spirituality,but came to it through study, observation, and self-analysis which leads me to believe further understanding of other spiritualities can only broaden my view." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I'll help organize our meetings" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" "I know a great place to meet" |
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Fred Bauer"Hello, I am a retired physician living in the Elgin area. I would like to talk with other Skeptics, Atheists and Humanists." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Lee Barry"I'm specifically interested in finding groups in the Oak Park area. Very often I am not in the city proper, and meeting local would be easier on my tight schedule." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Kathy"Hi, I'm Kat from Evanston and I'm looking for a group for parents of autistic spectrum kids near me or a group to start a Beatles meetup. I'm willing to help lead a Beatles group. You can find me at www.beatle-fans.com or www.objectivistliving.com" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I have an idea for our first meeting: Ringo concert meetup" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" "I know a great place to meet: at Beatle-related events all over Chicagoland" "I will be a co-leader for a Beatles group and promote it on beatle-fans.com" |
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SisiWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Brian""I'm a happy atheist living downtown. I am looking forward to meeting new people and having good discussions. I also enjoy spreading the gospel of the one true celestial teapot. (It is made of porcelain and contains Earl Grey)"" |
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Ryan"Just trying to strike a balance between "being open-minded enough to recognize and accept a viable radical new idea, but not being so open-minded that [my] brains fall out." - michael shermer" |
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Beans and Cornbread"Originally from KY, in Chicago for nearly 4 years now. I desperately miss Southern hospitality and warmth (and real soul food)!" |
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Jeremy Nichols"I am a bookseller and writer who is appalled by the shear enormity (I mean evil as well as large) of nonsense believed by otherwise intelligent people." |
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Eric T"Hi! I've been in Chicago two years, and kept waiting to meet people who have heard of Point of Inquiry or Penn's radio show. After explaining Bacon & A Kiss Airlines for the 50th time, I figured it was time to seek you people out." |
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Zacarias Chacon"Looking for skeptical friends and interesting conversation." |
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Don"Just an old curmudgeon frustrated by living in a world of fantasy where people make critical decisions following the instructions of the angel on their shoulder, or somebody's german shepherd, rather than actual analysis of available facts." |
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Gnosus"I like a good laugh" |
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Slim""I want this kind of local Meetups because it would be great to speak to like minded people"" |
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Robb Murray"My music page: www.explain.com/music.htm" |
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jac"I want these local Meetups because it would be great to speak to like minded people" |
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Khalid"I like to share my success story." |
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AtheistAtLarge"Im an Atheist, I look to educate myself, & look for truths in all things. I may be misinformed by people, Ill always stand corrected when proven wrong, but I never try to mislead anyone . Visit http://www.stickam.com/profile/atheistatlarge" |
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Jan"I want these local Meetups because living in Bush's America has become very scary.The scarcity of clear-thinking people in my life is going to make me a CYNIC!!! (I hope I'm not there already!)" |
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Glenn"45 years young professional male in the midst of a divorce." |
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stephen foos"I want these local Meetups because 30 years of the bushs are to much" |
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Patrick"I want these local Meetups because I wish to discover a path to the Good life through the Truth -- and, essentially, find happiness through wisdom. I believe philosophy is a means for such an end." |
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Tim"I want these local Meetups to meet people who think or feel as passionately about certain things as I do." |
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Melissa A."I was a philosophy major and I miss "talking" philosophy with people. Ultimately I am a critical pragmatist." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" |
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Mike L."I'm interested in meeting new people." |
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chris paar"I want these local Meetups because I like my thinking to be challenged as well as challenging the thought of others." |
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David"I'd like to see regular scrummaster gatherings to share experiences and help each other out when wrangling cats..." |
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Miguel A"Hi! I was born in Spain and moved to the US in 1993. Divorced in 2004, no children. Ex-math teacher, I currently work in a technical position at a university." |
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Scott"male 35 yr old high school teacher" |
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Ivan"I'm a photographer looking to collaborate with models to build my portfolio." |
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LeAnna"I believe religion is detrimental to science, national and world-wide politics, and how we treat and view one another. Why do people believe the bible is Truth? Because it is the word of God. How do we know it's the word of God? Because it says so!" |
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A&L4Life"Hi! New to atheistic views and would like to meet like minded indivduals." |
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Matt"I want to get groups of Skeptics together to start confronting these hooligans who clame to have mystic powers. First on my list, George Dillman." |
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VotWoif"I want local Socrates Cafe Meetups because real debate about what people really think and feel is what this country and everyone needs. Real dialogue seems to be what is lacking greatly in society. I think Phillips puts it best." |
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milkynestevak"My name is Mike and I'm just beginning freelance writing. I also have an interest in music and art, but am focusing mostly on writing now." |
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Ruth Robbins"I want local Separation of Church and State Meetups because in education the Church is geared toward God and the supernatural. The State in education is geared toward teaching the child to become a conributing member of society. They don't mix." |
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KimYvette"I want local Philosophy Meetups because I enjoy discussing philosophy." |
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Matthew Lowry"I'm a high school and college physics instructor, and I love to spread the skeptical viewpoint among my students. Remember, in the immortal words of those awesome skeptics, Penn & Teller: "Elvis never did no drugs!"" |
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FireSpy"I want local Kingdom of Loathing Meetups because An adventurer is me." |
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Ernie Norrman"I am a father of 2 teenage sons who is frustrated with the hypocrasy of the Cook County domestice relations courts. " |
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