Events
03 / 19
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03 / 24
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03 / 25
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Join us in watching part of the television documentary, "The Enemies of Reason: The Irrational Health Service," written and presented by Richard Dawkins. The documentary was broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK in 2007. If time permits the uncut interviews with Deepak Chopra and homeopath Dr. Peter Fisher will be included. Dawkins is critical of alternative medicine because it fails to meet the objective and statistical rigor that is required for conventional, scientifically based treatments. Homeopathy is a perfect example. In the United Kingdom the National Health Service uses taxpayers dollars to fund homeopathy despite there being no scientific rational for its use or any demonstrable effect on health beyond that of the placebo effect. Afterwards, there will be an open discussion. Freethinkers strive to base their beliefs upon facts, logic, and scientific inquiry. This applies to all areas of life, not just to religion. What is the best way of promoting rational thinking? Are the outspoken, and sometimes confrontational, methods of Richard Dawkins, PZ Myers, Christopher Hitchens, and James Randi the best ways to promote critical thinking of both pseudoscience and religion? Or should religious faith be treated differently? | ||
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03 / 31
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04 / 5
Start: 9:30 am
End: 3:00 pm
The latest weather reports indicate a good chance for snow over the Palmer Divide on Saturday. If that happens the proposed hike up past Woodland Park and Rampart Range Road may not be a good option for now. Another possible hike is going to Red Rocks and explore some areas that are off the main area. I recently started a Red Rocks hike off 31st street a bit south of highway 24. I propose that we meet at the parking lot decribed below and decide where to hike on Sunday morning. Therefore we have two options: Hike 1) Red Rocks OR | ||
04 / 6
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04 / 7
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04 / 8
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04 / 9
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04 / 10
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04 / 11
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Come and enjoy good food and great conversation with other Freethinkers! Bring a dish to share, bring your spouse and/or friend, and bring water, soft drinks, a bottle of beer or wine, or whatever you'd like to drink. Coffee and tea will be provided by the host(ess). Socials begin at 6:00 PM and usually break up around 9:00 PM. Remember to mark your calendar: our socials are on the second Saturday of each month. Click "Read more" for all the details. | ||
04 / 12
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04 / 13
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04 / 14
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04 / 15
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This months Drinking Skeptically will take place at Meadow Muffins. I have decided to alternate between a north and south location. The manager said the back bar area will be open to us. When he found out the name of our group he kindly offered to give us a free pitcher of domestic beer and an appetizer. Swing on by and join us for a fun time. Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Everyone is welcome even if you do not drink. Location: Meadow Muffins Time: 7 PM | ||
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