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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.

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Recent News and Events
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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May 05, 2008

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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May 02, 2008

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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Apr. 24, 2008

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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Apr. 16, 2008

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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Apr. 12, 2008

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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Apr. 03, 2008

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