Bangalore Freethinkers Meetup #001

About this event:

Welcome to our very first Bangalore Freethinkers meetup!

This session is designed to be a relaxed and welcoming space where we get to know each other and explore ideas around belief, skepticism, and critical thinking.

Whether you're an atheist, agnostic, believer, or simply curious—you're welcome to join the conversation.

I will share my live location in the WhatsApp group prior to the meetup to help you navigate Lalbagh and reach the exact meeting point.

Location: Glass House, Lalbagh, Banglore
(Feel free to wait near the Glass House entrance; I’ll meet you there and guide you to the exact spot.)

Call: +91 8825675827

Join Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDXknC96t5k3OUtJI6L8DG?mode=gi_t

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Agenda:

Welcome & Introduction (10 mins)

• Quick introduction about the group
• What this community aims to be
• Ground rules: respectful, open, no personal attacks

Icebreaker (15 mins)

• Introduce yourself (name + what brought you here)
• Optional: share one belief you’ve questioned

Guided Discussion (30 mins)
Topic: Why do people believe what they believe?
We’ll explore:

• Influence of culture, upbringing, and society
• Role of emotions vs logic
• Can beliefs change over time?

Open Discussion (20 mins)

• Any related thoughts, questions, or experiences
• Participants can bring their perspectives

Closing & Next Steps (10 mins)

• Feedback from participants
• Suggestions for future topics
• Networking / informal chat

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Guidelines:

• Respect all viewpoints
• Listen actively
• Disagree with ideas, not individuals

Looking forward to a thoughtful and engaging discussion!