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About RET
Rationalists of East Tennessee is an organization created to benefit people by expanding understanding of the universe through the use of empirical and rational methods. Our purposes are as follows:
- To foster an environment suitable to free speech and exchange of ideas.
- To promote free inquiry into the nature of the universe and of human societies.
- To encourage critical thinking on all aspects of human life.
- To emphasize the importance of the scientific method.
- To explore ethical and intellectual alternatives to supernatural beliefs.
- To model humanistic ethics through service to the greater community.
- To provide a fellowship for people who share these purposes.
Visitors are Welcome
Parents who bring children may choose to hear and see the speaker from an adjacent room.
How Do I Join RET?
We welcome you to attend our meetings to find out more about us. Find out what we're doing next by browsing the calendar at left or by sending email to info@rationalists.org. Once you've decided we're a group you'd like to associate with, either download our brochure and fill out the blank or print the HTML application found here.
Party/Roundtable - This Weekend
Remember our roundtable on Sunday.
On Sunday, March 7, our discussant will be Detective Jim Watson of the Knox County Sheriff's Department. Detective Watson will provide an overview of the
types of crimes committed with computers, detection of the crimes, and
safety ideas. Come early for coffee and treats and socializing of
course! Time/location: 10:30 - 12:30, Pellissippi State, Goins Bldg., Cafeteria Annex ------------------------------------------------------------------ Also, remember our Farewell Party for John, Patty and Clarabelle (more, below).
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Posted by dbuck
Mar. 03, 2010
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Reflections Meeting
Dear RET members and friends,
This is just a reminder to those of you who may be interested in our new
Special Interest Group (SIG), Reflections, which will begin this Sunday at
the home of Schera Chadwick & Ted Lollis, 9219 George Williams Road,
Knoxville, TN 37922. So bring some chips & dip, or other snacks, and join
in this, our initial, discussion. Please call 865.690.8742 if you'd like
more explicit directions to our place.
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Posted by dbuck
Feb. 26, 2010
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Roundtable next sunday
Is Evolution Progressive? Feb. 21, 2010. Location is Pelissippi College as always. Speaker: Michael Lance
The late Steven Jay Gould posed a thought experiment in his most popular book A Wonderful Life: if we could rewind the tape of life 4 billion years and then rerun it, would higher intelligence evolve again? Gould's verdict was an adamant "No!", however, the view that evolution is destined to produce higher intelligence is widely accepted by most people and even some scientists. Recently, some religious believers have started claiming that the supposed progressive nature of evolution implies the existence of some higher power. This view is distinct from previous intelligent design claims as it states that the theory of evolution properly understood implies the existence of God as opposed to the God of the gaps who exists only because evolution can't explain all the facts. Is this the evolution of intelligent design? Arguments from both sides in this debate will be presented and discussed.
Posted by dbuck
Feb. 14, 2010
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Who is Mark Twain - Skeptic's Bookclub
We'll meet at the usual spot, Barnes and Nobel from 4-6pm on Sunday, February 14th. Bring your Valentine date!
The book is by Mark Twain. Here's a description...
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Posted by dbuck
Feb. 08, 2010
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Hi Friends of Darwin!
RETers have traditionally volunteered to help this wonderful local event. Here's your chance to get involved again!
Related Link: Darwin Day website
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Posted by dbuck
Feb. 03, 2010
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Freedom of Information and Inquiry in K-12 Educati
RET is very fortunate to have the winner of the 2010 Tennessee Library Association Freedom of Information Award as our roundtable speaker this Sunday! Talk starts at 10:30 but come early for coffee and snacks.
Title: Freedom of Information and Inquiry in K-12 Education. LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) issues and censorship.
Presenter: Karyn Storts Brinks
Location: Pelissippi State College, Goins Administration building. Annex off of the cafeteria.
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Posted by dbuck
Feb. 02, 2010
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