We are atheists and agnostics that think the natural world is all there is.  (This worldview is known as "Philosophical Naturalism" or "Metaphysical Naturalism.")  Given this outlook, how should we view life? What is the meaning of life? Where did we come from, and where are we going? How should we live the good life?  What is morality? What about love and other emotions?  We investigate to find naturalistic answers to these traditional human questions. Our group has two primary goals: 1. Develo …

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 …

Finally, 20- and 30-something atheists, agnostics & skeptics have our own group! This is the place to find each other and build our own community and culture. NOTE: "Jack" will appear as the organizer. The actual organizer is Troy Carter, who is a proper member of the 20-39 demographic. (Jack is a 50-something who is helping us start the group under his Meetup account.)

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.

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 …

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 …

Meet other local atheists, annostics, freethinkers and heathens for good times and fun. We like to think of ourselves as the "Happy Heretics."

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 …

THE MISSION OF THE HUMANISTS OF GREATER PORTLAND is to create a thriving local community that promotes and acts upon the ideals of Humanism. "Humanism" is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities. It is not theisti …

Everyone is equally entitled to the pursuit of happiness. Wasn't that once self evident? ~~~~~ A Libeqrat values LIBerty, EQuality and RATionality. Our meetups will encourage discussions among like minded, independent political thinkers to create a new political movement and party from the ground up. Libeqrats are simultaneously (1) Civil Libertarian; (2) Socially Progressive; (3) Fiscally Responsible; (4) Pro Science; (5) Electoral Reformers; and (6) Textualists. (1) CIVIL LIBERTARIAN …

Christianity Explored is a 7 week discussion group for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. Everyone is welcome - from the most sympathetic Sunday schooler to the convinced atheist. We will respect your background, culture and beliefs. Tell us as little or as much about yourself as you feel comfortable.

Are you a smart, fun PDXer Gen Xer who could stand a few more parent-friends? Do you default on the side of alternative? Maybe even consider yourself, dare I say it, the cool mommy? And I mean cool in a knows all the words to every Patsy Cline AND every Minor Threat song kinda way, not in a Rose McGowan in Jawbreaker kinda way. I don't know if you have to be Gen X, but that sense of irony seems to be peculiar to our generation, so I thought I'd try and narrow it down this way. It's not about bei …

"A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge." ...Carl Sagan* The SolSeed Movement is an alternative to traditional religions. We embrace the scientific method and eschew magical thinking of all flavors. No UFOs. No homeopathy. No conspiracies. No psi powers. No miracles. No superstition. No supe …

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 …

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.