Westside Science & Religion Discussion Group

Keith Cantrell http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/9/7/9/9/member_458809.jpeg http://www.meetup.com/Westside-Science-Religion-Discussion-Group/members/2310105/
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Westside Science & Religion Discussion Group http://www.meetup.com/Westside-Science-Religion-Discussion-Group/ http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/1/0/c/global_5892556.jpeg 20080910

Beaverton, OR 97005

Location:

Hillsboro, ORUSA 97123
Hometown: Sweet Home, OR

Member since:

September 19, 2008

Has attended:

7 Meetups

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Introduction

Interested in defeating the tyranny of ignorance by a pragmatic approach to myth and superstition masquerading as religion. Faith and Fact are not the same thing and any chance to promote that ideal is a good thing.

How did you hear or find out about this group?

Invited by moderator.

How would you describe your religious and scientific experience?

Raised as a fundamentalist, evangelical Christian involved in all areas of church ministry. Became an atheist after realizing that science and religion are mutually exclusive.

What Keith Cantrell is saying about this Meetup Group

If you are interested in religion, science, truth and the future of the human race, you should join this group.

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Welcome to our group Kieth! Come experience beautiful diverse Portland @ www.coloredpencilsart.com every other last Friday!!!!

Oct 28, 2011 12:41 AM
christine

Hi Keith; I've played with this meet up sporatically, and they're a great group to play with and such nice people. I usually just show up and hope someone lets me play with them, and they usually take pity on me and let me play with them. Saw your bio and wondered if you're interested in working something up. I live in beaverton, and play the cello. I like the groups that you mentioned in your bio and have a good ear. I like to play back up with chorus added in.

Aug 23, 2011 3:50 PM
Sheila Baraga

Hi there Keith,
I'm so glad you're interested in getting 'on board' with us at Eastside Cultural Society. We had a fabulous turn out at the Fortune Telling Salon last night! 7 very gifted readers and lots of great guests. I'd love to have you come to one of the upcoming gatherings when you can.
I look forward to meeting you. Hope you're enjoying your weekend. Warmly, Sheila

Mar 06, 2011 7:24 PM
Gabriella Cordova

Hi Keith, Welcome! I am open to hearing any ideas you have about getting women in also would like to know what types of events you would most enjoy participating in. Sexy aging might be a good class subject.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Blessings,

Gabriella

Mar 30, 2010 4:10 PM
Kurt

Keith, thanks for joining CFI; How did you hear about us?... hey wait a minute... didn't you help start this community? ;)

Sep 11, 2009 1:01 AM
Jennifer Woodall

Thanks for joining, Keith! You are in good company here :)

Aug 28, 2009 10:22 PM
Justin Franzino

Hi Keith, Looking forward to hearing some guitar music. I think it's going to be a lot of fun jamming together.

Mar 08, 2008 4:32 PM
Ken

Keith, I met you at the Bridgeport meetup, but unfortunately didn't make last nights meeting. Hope to catch up and talk more at future meetings.

Feb 01, 2008 10:51 AM
Casey

Hey Keith I was just browsing amazon.com and came across one of your books... remembered the name I'd seen on meetup and made the connection.

It's neat to have a published author among us, I look forward to meeting and talking with you and the others as well.

Nov 23, 2007 11:40 PM
Vesna

Hi Keith,

It is me! I am excited to go to the meeting. I will see you either this weekend or next week. Talk to you soon! Vesna

Nov 21, 2007 6:53 PM

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Beaverton, OR

Founded Sep 9, 2008

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Organizer:

This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as:

-- Is there DNA evidence for evolution?
-- Were Adam and Eve real people?
-- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory?

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Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some people are unable and/or unwilling to discuss their views in a calm and rational way. This is for those few in our society who would like to engage other people of different religious outlooks on a intellectual level.

Guidelines and Rules
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1. Respect the moderator. Be quite when requested to do such. The moderator's main roles are to monitor the 'temperature' of the meeting to keep it from boiling over, and to also try to make sure everyone gets a chance to talk (no one person dominating the discussion).

2. Don't try to convince and convert others. Simply share your opinion. If you want to convert others, that is a noble idea, but must be done outside the meeting. Consider building a relationship as a friend first. These meetings can introduce you to potential friends of different viewpoints.

About the organizer:
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Bernie Dehler has a BSEET degree from OIT (1984), and a Masters in Ministry from Luther Rice University (2007). He has been working in the computer industry since 1984. Bernie left Christianity (and belief in the supernatural) in Sept. 2009, but still has a healthy interest in understanding the Bible better from every aspect possible, as well as learning about all other belief systems. Bernie is a Secular Humanist and member of various local humanist/atheist groups.

------------------- FOOD FOR THOUGHT ------------------

"On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow."
...Friedrich Nietzsche

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"Half the lies our opponents tell about us are untrue."
...Boyle Roche.

------------------- BIBLE MEMORY VERSE ------------------

Proverbs 18:17 (AMP)
He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.