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Location
Springfield, IL 39.76-89.64 62708US
Meetups
33 so far
Members
29 Skeptics
Rating
Rational Examination Association of Lincoln Land 4.00 4.006
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Founded
November 28, 2006
Membership dues

$20.00 a year

Had enough of creationists, astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation!

The Rational Examination Association of Lincoln Land (REALL) is dedicated to the development of rational thinking and the application of the scientific method toward claims of the paranormal and fringe-science phenomena.

REALL conducts research, convenes meetings, publishes a newsletter, and disseminates information to its members and the general public. Its primary geographic region of coverage is central Illinois.

REALL subscribes to the premise that the scientific method is the most reliable and self-correcting system for obtaining knowledge about the world and universe. REALL does not reject paranormal claims on a priori grounds, but rather is committed to objective, though critical, inquiry.

What members are saying

 The topic of skepticism deals not only with certain topics, but the way we think about those topics. One might consider L. ... 

 Members are well-informed, educated and stimulating conversationalists, and share my preference for science over religion/superstition. 

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  • Oct 27
    • New member
      “It often seems like Americans are sliding back into the Dark Ages with their absurd beliefs, while I would like to improve my critical thinking skills. I am glad to find a group that's based on reason.”
  • Oct 6
    • New Greeting for
      “Great site Greg, I left a comment and questions on your most recent challenge to the conspiracists.”
      posted by Mark Palmer
    • New Greeting for
      “Hey, Greg, I just checked out your blog. Nice! I've just added it to my Google Reader subscriptions, so keep posting!”
      posted by Wally Hartshorn
  • Sep 9
    • New member
      “A skeptic in a sea of credulity, in need of a safe harbor.”
  • Jul 11
    • New member
      “I used to think I was the only one who was denied a guardian angel and ignored by ghosts, spooks and specters. Now I know the reason! Thanks to REALL!”
  • May 1
    • New member
      “"Rationality, reason, and logic are the sharpest tools we have! I would love to meet, socialize, support, and work with people who share common interests!"”
  • Mar 31
  • Feb 10
    • New Greeting for
      “It was great to meet you at our Darwin Day dinner, Jim! I'll look into adding a few weekend gatherings to the mix, so that people who are busy on weeknights can attend. We generally have a weekend picnic sometime in June, so hopefully you'll be able to make that one.”
      posted by Wally Hartshorn
  • Feb 8
    • New member
      “By temperament, I am a "Rational." I have had to live by my wily "Artisan" side in the workforce, but now I may allow Reason and Logic to prevail.”
  • Feb 4
    • New Greeting for
      “I'll discuss science but first I gotta' hear 'bout that fish.”
      posted by Mark Palmer

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