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 …

Portland Skeptics in the Pub is a casual social event for people who share an interest in science, skepticism, reason and critical thinking. We meet the last Sunday of every month at 5pm, now at the Roadside Attraction in SE Portland. Feel free to join us for conversation, drinks, and food in a friendly atmosphere.

January 2013 Newsletter We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI Portland is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist valu …

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc. is a national organization whose goals are to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism. Incorporated in 1978 in Wisconsin, the Foundation is a national non-profit association of freethinkers: atheists, agnostics and skeptics of any pedigree. To learn more about this organization, see their website at FFRF.org In February, 2013 we were approved as a local chapter of …

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 …

This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as: -- Is there DNA evidence for evolution? -- Were Adam and Eve real people? -- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory? --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some people are unable …

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 …

Meet local skeptics, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! Our meetings will be in Vancouver Washington but welcome people from anywhere. Join us for informal socializing with pizza and beer. I hope to start off with 1 consistent meeting per month. I'll need some assistant organizers to help me set up the meetings. Please email me if you'd like to become an assistant organizer and live in the Vancouver area. This …

A group for vegetarians who lean towards the atheist side. All levels of vegetarian and agnosticism welcome! Our activities will be group discussions, hiking, biking, movie nights and outings to speaking events.

Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. This group is formed to facilitate discussion between Christians and atheists (but people of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend). Does either group have valid reasons for choosing their "belief system?" (Please only attend if you can discuss these topics calmly and respectfully.) About the Organizer -------------------- Bernie Dehler is a Secular Humanist (atheist) and attends some of the local humanist/atheist groups …

We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI–Salem Humanists parent organization, Center for Inquiry, is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free in …