Freethinkers, Agnostics, Atheists & Secularists of the Triangle (FAAST) is a social group made up of the non-religious residents of the Triangle region of North Carolina. The purpose is to help non-religious people create a part of their social lives that is free of religious pressure and proselytization, and a place where we can privately discuss aspects of our non-religious lives. Some of the meetups will likely have an irreligious purpose or subject, but many--if not most--will merely be re …

Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Join us for discussion on critical thinking, science, and skeptical inquiry. For more information on what skepticism is visit http://www.theskepticsguide.org/ Here's a good definition of skepticism from Steven Novella: "A skeptic is one who prefers beliefs and conclusions that are reliable and valid to ones that are comforting or convenient, and therefore rigorously and open …

This group is for Triangle-area citizens of various backgrounds who want to debate and dialogue with people of diverse and opposing views. Debates will be held on politics, economics, religion, science, and many other topics. So many of us get our news and opinion from sources that just reassure us of our already strongly held beliefs. If we do try to engage someone else in a dialogue, it is often from behind a keyboard. Instead of just arguing with each other over the internet why not meet peop …