This is a free bi-weekly meetup group to discuss the issues between science and religion (sciligion). All religious faiths (and atheism) 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?
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This group has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for angry outbursts or rude language. If you can't guarantee 100% that you'll behave respectfully, then please do NOT attend.
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Meeting Place:
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TVCTV Studio, located inside the ACMA (Arts and Communication Magnet Academy) school.
11375 SW Center Street, Suite B
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
TVCTV website: http://www.tvctv.org/ .
TVCTV Address & Map: http://www.tvctv.org/content/contact/hours-location.asp
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, including atheism.
Dinner time (optional, 7:00 to 7:30 pm):
Mtg. (7:30-9:00 pm): Topic: The birth of Jesus- obvious errors in the biblical gospel nativity stories?
Proposed Plan:
-> 15 min. Bernie presents evidence of errors in the biblical stories for the birth of Jesus
-> 15 min. (Christian speaker, tbd) defends/explains the supposed errors
-> 60 min. Read more
What members are saying
“ If you're interested in a deep, respectful and accepting discussion of the issues proffered herein, this is the place to do it. ”
“ This is the only place in the Portland metro area that I know of where atheists and theists (and others) can come together and talk reasonably about issues involving the interfacing of science and ...
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