Author Archives: Jim Lyttle

On Saturday, September 25th, we will all squeeze into Our Flounder Bill van Druten’s lovely home or his outdoor pavilion, rain or shine! Bring something to share: perhaps some food you’ve prepared or a relaxing drink. Feel free to bring your SO (significant other) to meet the gang! We’ll engage in gabbing and giggling andContinue reading “Pavilion Party 1:00 pm Sat 25 Sept.”

Humanistic Judaism in Minnesota What is Humanistic Judaism?  Why is there a congregation in Minnesota?  How can you be a humanist and a Jew?  Tune in and learn the answers! Allan Malkis is the current President of Or Emet. the MN Congregation for Humanistic Judaism. A retired researcher, Allan is originally from New York state but moved toContinue reading “Sunday, Sept. 5th, on ZOOM”

To be good Freethinkers, we need to recognize the things that interfere with clear thinking, and employ strategies for becoming better thinkers. David has spent a lot of time trying to figure out why people believe what they believe. He was once a conservative Christian, but is now an atheist who has mixed political positions.Continue reading “Freethink Better”

I want to discuss two things: One, the idea that we’re founded as a Christian nation. When you hear that argument, you may debunk it using, say, the Treaty of Tripoli, which says we’re not founded in any sense on the Christian religion. Or maybe you cite the First Amendment or the fact that religiousContinue reading “The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American”

Live and in-person on the third Wednesday of this month, area freethinkers will gather once again for food, fun, frolic, and fellowship. I’ll have the Bison Burger, but there are many many other choices including the most seafood served in Northern Minnesota. Be sure to bring your wallet, but prepare to be pampered and celebratedContinue reading “3rd Wednesday, May 19th @ 5:30 pm”