Richmond Reason and Naturalism Association
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RRNA is a social and discussion group that serves people who hold naturalistic worldviews. Many secular humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, skeptics, and Buddhists are fully naturalistic in their thinking. Brights also describe themselves as having a naturalistic worldview. "Naturalism," as our group uses it, comes from the field of philosophy. However, one needn't be interested at all in philosophy to get what the word means, or to say that one is a naturalist. Simply put, naturalism states that nothing supernatural exists. Another possible way of putting it is naturalism states that everything that exists is physical. Many people live with a naturalistic assumption, but would not be familiar with the label. We invite those who have, or are considering, naturalistic perspectives. And we welcome those who support the holding of naturalistic views, even if they do not hold them.
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Our next meeting:
Monthly Informal Dinner Meeting
The meeting is scheduled for 7:00PM, but please feel free to come early to help set up tables and chairs.
There is no agenda! This is our monthly chance to let the conversation or conversations go where it or they may. If you are a new member, this is a chance to meet the "old" members and other new members outside of the more structured nature of our monthly topical meetings. Read more
- When?
- Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:30 PM 20080519T233000Z
- Where?
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Libbie Place Shopping Center 5625 W. Broad St.Richmond, VA 23230804-288-8300
- Who?
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5 members have said Yes
1 member said Maybe
Recent Meetings
Thu May 1, 6:30 PM |
10 attended (est.) –
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Mon Apr 21, 7:00 PM |
4 attended (est.) –
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Thu Apr 3, 6:30 PM |
12 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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"my name is tony, im a recent graduate of computer science at vcu. i love reading Dawkin's books and hope to contribute to humanity in the same way he has."
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"Hello there! Curious by nature! "
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"I'm a heavy metal drummer, a website/game developer, and a would-be proponent for strong atheism. Looking to network with other atheists, possibly discussing how to spread the intelligence around."
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"Christian, you may be interested in the Fredericksburg Secular Humanists who meet the second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in Meeting Room #2 of the Central Rappahonnock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline Street, downtown. This Sunday, 11 May, John Nugent will speak on "Darwin, Sexual Selection, and the Origin of Ethics." Some of us also go to lunch before the meeting at 12:45 at the Tru Luv restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street. -Timothy Travis raenbo@verizon.net 540-663-5550"
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"Timothy means "honor of God" which is ironic as I am an atheist! I am active with the Fredericksburg Secular Humanists and on the board of WASH, the Washington Area Secular Humanists. "
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"So I guess you can call me Christian the Atheist...I'm an enginerd from Fredericksburg, VA but am looking for some like-minded individuals to share in conversation with and socialize with. I look forward to meeting the group!! "
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"Hey, Jason. First of all, nice to see you at one of the meeting, I hope you find time to go often. I'm writing because someone sent an NYT article to the RRNA mail list and I immediately thought you might be interested: <a hef="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/26/us/... ">Soldier sues army, saying his atheism led to threats</a> Cheers! J "
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"Hi there. I am in Chester, and this looks like a great group to be a part of.. been here in Virginia my entire life. I would like to attend your next meeting if I can. I have two little boys.. 5 years old and 8 months old."
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"I've been an atheist knowingly since I was 14 or so (but really, I always was). I try to be open-minded and not judge, though. But I would still like to talk to some like-minded folks sometimes."
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"Announcing a new meeting for Richmond Reason and Naturalism Association! What: Q and A When: Thursday, April 3, 6:30 PM Where: Pronto Restaurant and Pizzeria Click the link below for details! Who..."
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"I've become increasingly aware of my skepticicsm over the past few years. Podcasts and blogs are great sources of info but I need to interact and converse with others as well. "
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"Hi. I stopped by last night (3/17/08) and really enjoyed meeting you all. Hope to see you again soon."
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"New to Richmond Checked out a Books-a-Million. 4 aisles, both sides Christian, 1 full aisle, New Age/Self Help, 2 lonely bookcases for Science/Nature. I am certainly in Gods Country now! Naturalist! That's THE word. Overjoyed to find this group"
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"hello,nice quiet guy"
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"Announcing a new meeting for Richmond Reason and Naturalism Association! What: Dinner Meeting at PRONTO When: Monday, March 17, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come:..."
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"Education: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Profession: Multimedia designer/developer. Interests: Evolution, Birds, Animal rights, Over population (human). There's more. "
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"Hi Ashley! Congratulations on being our 100th RRNA member! :)"
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"Sarah, I'm a tree hugger too! Celia "
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