The Springfield Area Freethinkers Meetup Group

"http://www.sciam.... This link is the result of Mark Mathis, associate producer of Expelled, offering a private viewing by the editor in chief and other editors..."

"Some of the freethinkers who listened to Julia Sweeney's "Letting Go of God" at the April meetup. (They smile alot more when they're not having their picture taken.) Back row: Eric, Clark, Janet, David, Mark, and Fred. Front row: Elaine and BJ."

"Hi, Debbie! Welcome to the group! I hope you can come to Saturday's meetup. We'll be listening to Julia Sweeney's "Letting Go of God", which is a very interesting (and very funny!) routine she does about her transition from Catholicism to atheism. If you'd like to get a preview, go to the web site at http://juliasweeney.com/letting_go_mi... and select "Sample Audio" to listen to 3 excerpts from the CD. If you do come, it's BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) this time. See you there!"

"Story: http://www . chicagotribune. com/news/local/chi-c hange_atheist_bd06ap r06,1,4016432. story Rep. Monique Davis (D-Chicago) interrupted atheist activist Rob Sherman during his testimony Wednesday..."

"My head is not just a hat rack."

"Hi! I'm "new" I've been lurking for a few weeks. I've been looking for more of a community enviorment since I am a stay at home mom I don't get to go out and meet ppl often. I would also..."

"I'm 22, finishing up my last year at Blackburn College. I will graduate with degrees in Political Science and Public Administration. "

"I've updated this meeting. For more details, see the full listing: http://atheists.m... When: Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM Where: Janet's House 50 Scarlet Lane..."

"Clark and all. In the following is a link to a great Sudoku solver. http://gnawed.com... "

"I nominate "K" for the best portrait, hands down!"

"I moved to this area about 4 years ago and know few people. Now that I just found this group, I hope that will change."

"In case anybody misses the e-mail, here are the details for the event in Champaign, sponsored by both on- and off-campus freethinker groups. March 10th - 7 PM in Lincoln Hall James Randi and Richard..."

"I'm 29 y/o, Married mother of 2. SAHM currently going back to school this fall. I'm what they refer to as a "weak" or agnostic atheist. I'm pretty open minded though and love to hear other's ideas."

"I'm 23 and a self described math / physics / computer dork, but in a good way. Was briefly involved with the Atheists Agnostics & Freethinkers club at the University of Illinois as it was first forming."

"Hi, Mark. Yes. You guessed it. hahaha. The God that I believe in is the Damon God. hahaha. Thanks for the shout and have a GREAT day. Damon"

"Damon, the group tolerates me so I'm sure you'll feel at home. Which God do you believe in? The Damon God? That is one I could relate to indeed. "

"Hi. I'm Damon. I enjoy hearing other's ideas on different topics. Freethinking got my attention. I'm not an atheist but, like I said, I would love to hear what others have to say. I have been a ficilitator in many groups on many topics over the years"

"WOW! Published on CHRISTmas for goodness sake. Great. The fur will surely fly. Hope subscriptions to the SJR don't drop on our account."

"Well, after today's Meetup four of us went to the matinee showing of The Golden Compass. Verdict: all four agreed it was wonderful! We loved it. Anybody who was on the fence, I urge you to go see..."