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Science, Evolution, and Creationism
May 11, 2008
The Squandering of America: How the Failure of Our Politics Undermines Our Prosperity
June 08, 2008
Good Business: Leadership, Flow, and the Making of Meaning
July 13, 2008
Deer Hunting with Jesus: Dispatches from America's Class War
Aug. 10, 2008
The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot
Sept. 14, 2008
Anti-Intellectualism in American Life
Oct. 12, 2008
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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.
Erickson leads Book Club on May 11
Skeptic Book Club - Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 8029 Kingston Pike, Knoxville - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 11 - Science, Evolution, and Creationism (Paperback) - by the National Academy of Sciences Steering Committee on Science & Creation - Lee Erickson will lead the discussion.
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Posted by pking
May 05, 2008
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Ed Flockhart, RET Lifetime Member Dies
We are saddened to learn of the death of longtime (and Lifetime) RET member, Ed Flockhart. Visitation is Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville, Tennessee (Details below). You may express your thoughts at the online registry (link, below).
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Posted by pking
May 02, 2008
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May 4th - Buck discusses "Fair Tax"
"A Skeptical Look at the FairTax," Dave Buck --- Children's Program: "Perseverance," Mleeka Learn Houston -- May 4, 2008 10:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Pellissippi State Technical Community College
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Posted by pking
Apr. 24, 2008
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April 20, "Transhumanism," Children's Program
April 20, 10:30 a.m., Pellissippi State, RET Philosophy Sunday, Arrive early for coffee and fellowship - plus children's program (details below)
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Posted by pking
Apr. 16, 2008
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Sunday, April 13 - Book Club
"The Age of American Unreason," by Susan Jacoby (2008) - Sunday, Apr. 13, 2008 4:00 p.m. - At Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Kingston Pike - NOTE: Susan was the speaker at our annual public meeting, in February.
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Posted by pking
Apr. 12, 2008
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April 6 - Should We Use the Label, "Atheist?"
"Discussion and Analysis of the Ideas Presented by Sam Harris at the September 2007 "Crystal Clear Atheism' Convention" (with accompanying video) - Phil King will be the Discussion Leader. - Sunday, April 6th, 10:30 a.m. (arrive at 10:00 for coffee and fellowship) - Pellissippi State Goins Administration Building, Cafeteria Annex - Also, Children's Program (see below)
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Posted by pking
Apr. 03, 2008
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