This is the newly formed PDX branch of the original Atheists Etcetera group based in Indianapolis, IN. We moved here, so thought we would bring a piece of our awesome group with us. This group is for atheists, etc. -- including agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, secular humanists, and other non-religious individuals -- who are interested in meeting like-minded people and having engaging discussions. Most of our events are in downtown PDX and The Pearl. Events include coffee and conversation …

… Check out our regular social and educational programs and our sponsored groups, the Secular Family Network ( http://www.meetup.com/cfi-sfn/), where secular families can find community and humanistic education, the Beaverton Atheist Meetup ( http://www.meetup.com/cfi-bam/) on the west side of town, the Secular Humanists of East Portland ( http://www.meetup.com/cfi-shep/) on the east side of town, the Vancouver Skeptics ( http://www.meetup.com/cfi-vsm/) just north of Portland, all of w …

"A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge." ...Carl Sagan What is this group all about? It is about exploring 'spirituality' (meditation, life's big questions, etc.) without the belief in god(s) nor the supernatural.  Is it possible to be "spiritual" while also rejecting everything supern …

… "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb This book is a very entertaining reading for skeptics. Etiquette (1) Please do not offer any financial or investment services during group meetings. (*) (2) Please do not offer investment advice, especially unsolicited, where relevant economic and market trend has not been discussed yet. (*) (3) Please do not justify investment advice primarily based on any of the following: someone else's opinion, your fin …

First of all, anyone thinking about joining this group should be aware that our discussions are expected to be strongly based on reason & rationality. This means the kind of logical, rigorous thinking that takes place in science & philosophy for example (as opposed to the many other non-rational varieties of thinking & belief such as: mystical, supernatural, spiritual, new age, pseudo-scientific, anti-scientific, etc). If you don’t think in this logical-scientific way, don’t like to think in thi …

This is a meetup for parents who are raising their children without religion, who love reason as well as art, and who are looking for a community where they can find fun, support, and great company for themselves and their children. Together, we join forces to develop and support secular humanistic values in our families. We get the benefits of church without the dogma. Our volunteers have developed: Secular Sunday School - A class on ethics, science, and humanities for kids ages 4-10 every two …

Meet local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We often meet on Portland's West side but welcome people from anywhere. This group meets socially to discuss how to live and raise a family in a society greatly influenced by religious beliefs. We have a robust love of both life and reason and we bring that sentiment to our gatherings. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. …

"A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge." ...Carl Sagan*   The SolSeed Movement is an alternative to traditional religions. We embrace the scientific method and eschew magical thinking of all flavors. No UFOs. No homeopathy. No conspiracies. No psi powers. No miracles. No superstition. No sup …

Non-believer? You're not alone. You can meet with other humanists, agnostics, freethinkers and atheists who accept a universe without the supernatural and who therefore wish to work towards improving our lives and those of others not based on afterlife rewards or punishments. This meet up is for individuals, couples, and families who wish to support each other and socialize with others holding a similar worldview. DONATIONS accepted and encouraged: See "Pages" CHILDREN Programs: see "Pages" MORE …

Everyone is equally entitled to the pursuit of happiness. Wasn't that once self evident? ~~~~~ A Libeqrat values LIBerty, EQuality and RATionality. Our meetups will encourage discussions among like minded, independent political thinkers to create a new political movement and party from the ground up. Libeqrats are simultaneously (1) Civil Libertarian; (2) Socially Progressive; (3) Fiscally Responsible; (4) Pro Science; (5) Electoral Reformers; and (6) Textualists. (1) CIVIL LIBERTA …