Humanist Fellowship of San Diego

[Title:] Secular Humanist Forum: Upholding the Separation of Church and State
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[Description:] Join the Humanist Fellowship of San Diego for a thought-provoking event centered around the fundamental principle of the separation of church and state. Let's delve into discussions on agnosticism, skepticism, and the importance of critical thinking in our society. This forum aims to explore the philosophical roots of secularism, freedom from religion, and the rights of individuals to believe in the ideology of their choice without imposition.
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Our platform will host intellectual conversations on freedom of religion, humanism, and atheism, creating a space for freethinkers and skeptics, to engage in enriching dialogues. Embrace the opportunity to engage in intellectual discussions with like-minded individuals, and collectively celebrate the essence of secularism in today's diverse world.

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Please join us in our effort to reach out to nonbelievers, freethinkers, humanists, and atheists in the San Diego community and share the wonderful social and educational opportunities we offer.

Rules:
https://humanistfellowshipsandiego.org/events/humanist-outreach-rules

This is very much a “3 Level Outreach” event. Participate at any level. No pressure.

1. Share camaraderie with your fellow non-believers. Come hang out with us on the grass behind the table and socialize. It’s a fun day in the park. Bring food/drinks/chairs if you like (certainly not required). Or just visit. Stay five minutes, stay all day. Bring kids, bring partners. Everyone is welcome.
2. Staff the table. Again, there is no commitment to talk to believers. Our mission is outreach to the non-believing community. Passers-by are generally friendly, and there will always be others around if non-believers want to engage in deeper conversation.
3. Ask an Atheist. For those who like to and are willing (and there’s always a lot of us in this category), be ready to engage in discussion with believers. This is a lot of fun for those who enjoy this kind of thing, and it’s good practice for your personal life, too! If you want to come hang out, we’d love to have you, however long you want to stay. It’s fun to be out in the open as a non-believer, and the camaraderie and number of folks we have there give a very positive impression to all who walk by – even if many are just hanging out on the grass. For those willing to staff the table or talk to believers, we now have a good set of guidelines/suggestions for both. These guidelines help us generate goodwill, stay positive, and keep consistent.

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All members from The Humanist Fellowship of San Diego and SDCoR groups are welcome to join in. Everyone who does participate is encouraged to bring a chair, drinks, and snacks (depending on how long they plan on joining in the fun). There are, however, great restaurants and cheap food, all within a short distance. A few of us often bring snacks, desserts, and beverages for all to share, and everyone is welcome to be so generous. Consider wearing your favorite anti-theistic or Humanist t-shirts, and don't forget your Scarlet A lapel pins if you have them.

We have received a very positive response from a surprising number of visitors. Other booths in the park include Mormons, Hindus, Christians, Muslims, evolution deniers, and Jehovah's Witnesses. So, the public is encouragingly receptive to our presence there among the others. However, please do not feel as though you must converse with the believers or even the non-believers in public, as many of us simply sit in the shaded grass behind the banner and enjoy good conversation with each other all day. Finally, no one is expected to be there all day. If you can only swing by and say hi, please do.

We will be located on El Prado (the pedestrian avenue between the two large fountains in Balboa Park), near the Fleet Science Center.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/amcKdNY959AxvcJW8

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[Title:] Secular Humanist Forum: Upholding the Separation of Church and State
​
[Description:] Join the Humanist Fellowship of San Diego for a thought-provoking event centered around the fundamental principle of the separation of church and state. Let's delve into discussions on agnosticism, skepticism, and the importance of critical thinking in our society. This forum aims to explore the philosophical roots of secularism, freedom from religion, and the rights of individuals to believe in the ideology of their choice without imposition.
​
Our platform will host intellectual conversations on freedom of religion, humanism, and atheism, creating a space for freethinkers and skeptics, to engage in enriching dialogues. Embrace the opportunity to engage in intellectual discussions with like-minded individuals, and collectively celebrate the essence of secularism in today's diverse world.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/f/6/6/event_189564422.jpeg

Please join us in our effort to reach out to nonbelievers, freethinkers, humanists, and atheists in the San Diego community and share the wonderful social and educational opportunities we offer.

Rules:
https://humanistfellowshipsandiego.org/events/humanist-outreach-rules

This is very much a “3 Level Outreach” event. Participate at any level. No pressure.

1. Share camaraderie with your fellow non-believers. Come hang out with us on the grass behind the table and socialize. It’s a fun day in the park. Bring food/drinks/chairs if you like (certainly not required). Or just visit. Stay five minutes, stay all day. Bring kids, bring partners. Everyone is welcome.
2. Staff the table. Again, there is no commitment to talk to believers. Our mission is outreach to the non-believing community. Passers-by are generally friendly, and there will always be others around if non-believers want to engage in deeper conversation.
3. Ask an Atheist. For those who like to and are willing (and there’s always a lot of us in this category), be ready to engage in discussion with believers. This is a lot of fun for those who enjoy this kind of thing, and it’s good practice for your personal life, too! If you want to come hang out, we’d love to have you, however long you want to stay. It’s fun to be out in the open as a non-believer, and the camaraderie and number of folks we have there give a very positive impression to all who walk by – even if many are just hanging out on the grass. For those willing to staff the table or talk to believers, we now have a good set of guidelines/suggestions for both. These guidelines help us generate goodwill, stay positive, and keep consistent.

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/7/3/8/event_262538712.jpeg

All members from The Humanist Fellowship of San Diego and SDCoR groups are welcome to join in. Everyone who does participate is encouraged to bring a chair, drinks, and snacks (depending on how long they plan on joining in the fun). There are, however, great restaurants and cheap food, all within a short distance. A few of us often bring snacks, desserts, and beverages for all to share, and everyone is welcome to be so generous. Consider wearing your favorite anti-theistic or Humanist t-shirts, and don't forget your Scarlet A lapel pins if you have them.

We have received a very positive response from a surprising number of visitors. Other booths in the park include Mormons, Hindus, Christians, Muslims, evolution deniers, and Jehovah's Witnesses. So, the public is encouragingly receptive to our presence there among the others. However, please do not feel as though you must converse with the believers or even the non-believers in public, as many of us simply sit in the shaded grass behind the banner and enjoy good conversation with each other all day. Finally, no one is expected to be there all day. If you can only swing by and say hi, please do.

We will be located on El Prado (the pedestrian avenue between the two large fountains in Balboa Park), near the Fleet Science Center.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/amcKdNY959AxvcJW8

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/f/a/e/event_187396302.jpeg