Welcome!
- Location
- Springfield, IL 39.76-89.64 62708US
- Meetups
- 36 so far
- Members
- 30 Skeptics
- Membership dues
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$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.
Our next MeetupREALL's Darwin Day Dinner and 17th Anniversary Celebration!
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Vinegar Hill Mall107 West Cook Street #1Springfield, IL 62704217-679-1775
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18 Yes / 0 Maybe
Come join us as we celebrate the birth of Charles Darwin and the 17th anniversary of the formation of REALL! The meal is free and we'll have some door prizes -- as well as Darwin trivia questions!
This is a great opportunity to introduce others to REALL and skepticism, so feel free to bring a friend or two! Spouses and kids are also welcome; my wife and our 5-year-old son will be there. Read more
More upcoming Meetups
This group doesn't have any additional upcoming Meetups scheduled.
Past Meetups
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9 attended
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7 attended
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What's new?
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Jan 2
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New member
“Fellow free thinker looking to meet like minded individuals free from delusional mindsets.”
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Oct 27 2009
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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.”
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Oct 6 2009
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New Greeting for“Great site Greg, I left a comment and questions on your most recent challenge to the conspiracists.”posted by Mark Palmer
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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
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Sep 9 2009
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New member
“A skeptic in a sea of credulity, in need of a safe harbor.”
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Jul 11 2009
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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!”
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May 1 2009
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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!"”
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Mar 31 2009
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New member
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Mar 6 2009
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New pollOpened by Wally Hartshorn
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Feb 10 2009
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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
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Feb 8 2009
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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.”
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What members are saying
“ This meetup group is a great place to talk about your views on science and critical thinking without the worry of being judged negatively by those present. ”
“ Members are well-informed, educated and stimulating conversationalists, and share my preference for science over religion/superstitio
n. ”