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Free Thinker's Forum: A UU Humanist Discussion Group
Do you ever wonder how we humans got here, what life is all about, and how we can best live together with our fellow inhabitants of the cosmos? Humanism promotes and extends the use of rational inquiry without supernatural considerations, followed by compassionate action in all human interactions. If this sounds like you, please join us!
We are people from all faiths or none, freethinkers, humanists, atheists and agnostics, who come together to discuss collaboratively-chosen topics, listen with open minds, share with open hearts, work together on social activism projects, and enjoy supportive community. Our general format is a short presentation followed by an hour or so of open discussion of the subject. Your topic suggestions are welcome in this interactive, socially and intellectually nurturing group. We aim to learn from each other and celebrate our diversity. All are welcome, and all outlooks on the topics are respected.
We currently meet the second Sunday of every month from noon to 1:30 in a hybrid format, in person at UU Santa Fe on Barcelona at Galisteo, and via zoom. To get the zoom link, go to our meetup site under events, and click on the event you wish to attend, then you can access the zoom link at the Online event icon.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Freethinkers Forum: What is Humanism?Link visible for attendees
We’re glad to have as our presenter Jeremy Cohen, PhD, a zoom member of our Freethinkers Forum, who will involve us in an overview of Humanism, with emphasis placed on how and where Humanistic values intersect with the core issues of church and state separation, and share with what some of our sister groups are doing to advance our shared causes. You may want to also watch Rev Gail’s excellent March 30 service focused on Humanism (talk starting at about 37:40)
https://youtu.be/gw6J-ImsYKg?si=JmT_OxDa50F3cl_zDr Cohen is an officer in California Chapters of AHA, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Anti-Defamation League, and Braver Angels. As a Professor of Clinical Developmental Social Psychology, he taught at University California Irvine (UCI) and Orange County California Department of Education for 32 Years, teaching Social Workers and teachers how to implement educational modalities in working with Special Needs individuals and groups. Come join us in expanding our understanding of humanism, ask questions, and suggest ways we can work together to address current issues.
We meet the second Sunday of every month from noon - 1:30 pm in a hybrid format, in person at UU Santa Fe on the corner of Barcelona and Galisteo, and via zoom. To get the zoom link, go to Events on our meetup site, and click that you will attend, then you can access the zoom link at the Online event icon.
We are a gathering of freethinkers and humanists, people from all faiths or none, who come together to discuss collaboratively-chosen topics, to listen with open minds, share with open hearts, work together on social activism projects and share supportive community. Our general format is a short presentation followed by an hour or so of open discussion of the subject. All are welcome, and all outlooks on the topics are respected. We aim to learn from each other and celebrate our diversity!
For more information, or to suggest topics or activities, contact:
Jim Applegate: leasecow42@gmail.com
Kalb Bair: torvannn@gmail.com
Dorothy Bracey and the Action Team: dorothy@dorothybracey.com
Roger Brumley: rellisbrumley@msn.com
Mim Chapman: mimcsf@gmail.com
Donna Gomien: dsgomien@aol.com
Mary Ellen Gonzales: maryellengonzales@gmail.com
