You thought I was going to say "Because the bible says so"... NOPE!!! What is science? Good science includes evidence that is testable, demonstrable, observable, measurable, repeatable, etc. So why do we insist on holding onto hypothesis like evolution when all we ever observe or demonstrate prove evolution is impossible. You won't find anybody saying "because the bible says so" in this discussion unless it comes from an evolutionist! lol No, here Young Earth Creationists pose hard facts already …

Welcome rational, evidence-based thinkers!  This is our public page. Contra Costa Atheists and Freethinkers (CCAF) values critical thinking. If you recognize that there is no supernatural power behind natural events, then this may be the group for you! CCAF exists for the benefit of its members. Its purpose is to provide informative and enjoyable activities that promote opportunities for faith-free discourse.  We support the efforts of atheists, freethinkers and skeptics in gaining recognition, …

This Meetup is a place to join others who are willing to question and challenge cherished dogmas of any stripe. Let's get together at a potluck, meet at a bar or a coffee shop, go hiking, you name it. Exchange ideas, news, share your success stories and get support from other free-thinking people. We're an "umbrella" for a few locations at once: SF, North, East, and South Bays, The Peninsula, and maybe more. Anybody brave enough to organize events in any of those areas is welcome to become an as …

Monterey County Atheists is a secular community group. The purpose of the group is to support a growing community of freethinkers through social gatherings and community outreach. We value science education. We support the strict separation of church and state. MCAtheists is dedicated to persuading atheists to be open about their lack of faith with family, friends, and coworkers. The strong level of distrust of atheists and our lack of political power are directly linked to the fact that people …

CLINE was established to encourage and facilitate the scientific exploration of the intersection of computation, language, information, complexity, and intelligence as they are influenced by, and influence, the process of evolution. Of particular interest to this group is the development of self-evolving systems. The assumption is that apex systems evolve toward greater and greater complexity-handling capacity. Some call this "artificial intelligence," but we have trouble with the term as it: 1 …

The Bay Area meetup group of the Mormon Transhumanist Association gets together about once a month to talk about Mormonism, Transhumanism, technology, spirituality, science, religion, and just about anything else you can imagine. Most of us are Mormons or have a Mormon background or interests, and similarly most of us identify to some extent or another as Transhumanists, but you don't have to be a Mormon or a Transhumanist to participate. The Mormon Transhumanist Association is an international …

Desi Rationalists This is a group on rationality and how we incorporate it in our day to day lives as well as in our thinking. WHY DESI (Indian, (also includes-) of Indian origin)? Higher chances meeting people with similar experiences as yourself, Cultural relatability, Easy to organize discussions concerning India, and another parameter to restrict the size of this group if it ever grows big:)- This group will be suitable to you - - If you are either Indian or have Indian roots that have had a …

We discuss recent developments in the science of consciousness and the emerging holistic paradigm. Learn about meditation, prayer healing, telepathy and self realization. We will study the latest scientific research in these areas as well as teachings of ancient and modern philosophers, psychologist and mystics. This group of students are studying the above subjects in the light of Theosophy an ancient philosophy plumbing the deepest ideas of religion, science and spirituality. Our next class is …

Meet other freethinkers, atheists and nonbelievers in the greater Sacramento area. We gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, hear provocative speakers, and make new friends. We have regular meetings, book discussions, film screenings, potlucks and other social events.

Welcome to the Stockton Area Atheists and Freethinkers! We are an organization of non-believers that focuses on: Community Involvement Social Events Education and Information Activism Most of our meetings are held in the Central Valley, from Lodi to Turlock -- though we occasionally join efforts with our friends in Sacramento and the Bay Area. We have these monthly events: Secular Family Day (First Sunday) Book Club (First Tuesday, Ceres) Drinking Skeptically (Third Friday, Miracle Mile) Ga …

Clarity Academy of Spiritual Arts (referred to as C.A.S.A.) is an Interfaith institution of higher learning and is aligned with the New Thought teachings of Religious Science, Unity, Ananda Self Realization and other metaphysical teachings. Our philosophy ascribes to the belief that there is an interconnectedness to all things. This connection is God, working in us, through us, and as us. We recognize heaven is within us, and we experience it to the degree we become conscious of it. By changing …

"As the sunflower turns its face to the light of the sun, so Spiritualism turns the face of humanity to the light of truth." Central Spiritualist Church is a member of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches of the United States of America. We believe Spiritualism is the science, philosophy and religion of continuous life as outlined in our Delcaration of Principals. 1. We believe in Infinite Intelligence. 2. We believe that the phenomena of Nature, both physical and spiritual, are th …

The Center for Inquiry is a transnational organziation whose purpose is to promote and defend reason, science, and freedom of inquiry in all areas of human endeavor. It encourages evidence-based inquiry into science, pseudoscience, medicine and health, religion, ethics, secularism, and society. The San Francisco Center for Inquiry engages the local community in support of those aims by sponsoring events and providing outreach. Our website is http://centerforinquiry.net/sf Events that may be of i …

North Bay Skeptics are: humanists, atheists, freethinkers, agnostics and undeclared, who embrace modern skepticism. We celebrate the scientific method, and the application of logic and evidence to all claims. As in the tradition of many Skeptical groups world wide, we like to gather for lively discussion on current topics and apply our skills towards debunking the latest pseudoscience fad. “Discussion”, includes chatting, mingling, eating, and joke telling, all while consuming non-homeopathic li …

Kundalini yoga: the yoga of awareness Kundalini Yoga as Taught by Yogi Bhajan® is designed to give you “hands on” experience of your highest consciousness. It teaches a method by which you can achieve the sacred purpose of your life. It is universal and nondenominational. Kundalini Yoga is not a religion. Kundalini Yoga is a Sacred Science. It is sacred because it deals with G.O.D.: G = that which Generates, O = that which Organizes, D = that which Delivers or Destroys. It is scientific because …

Please join us on our journey We welcome everyone who seeks a religion guided by love, reason and conscience. Respecting the worth and dignity of each individual, and treasuring what we learn from each person's unique experience, we welcome a diversity of ages, sexual orientations, races, gender identities, classes, abilities, theologies and religious heritages. We are united not by a single creed, but by a covenant of mutual respect. We encourage spiritual curiosity in our children and we eager …

Do you ponder the idea of the Good Life? Do you ask questions like, What is the nature of Truth? What is the meaning of Justice? Do you long to discuss these topics with others, in a friendly, informal setting? Look no further! The Philosophy Cafe of Walnut Creek is exactly what you need to satisfy your philosophical urges!

Through the reconciliation of seemingly opposed perspectives - faith and modern understanding - THINK seeks to preserve the faith of those who question.