Author Archives: Jim Lyttle

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”

On Thursday, August 5th, at 4:00 pm, some of your favorite freethinkers will gather at Mexico Lindo to drink, declare and defend ideas, perhaps dine, decide on important matters, and then depart. Come on down to enjoy the Happy Hour pricing; bring a friend and park in the public garage. Mexico Lindo will validate yourContinue reading “First Thursday Aug 5”

Wednesday, August 18th, 5:30 pm at CHAMBERS GROVE PARK Wednesday, September 15th, 5:30 at BILLINGS PARK We have a large covered structure reserved at each of these sites and look forward to welcoming lots of freethinkers, friends, and possible converts. These are “brown bag” events, which means you should bring whatever you want to haveContinue reading “3rd Wednesday Summer Picnics”

On Saturday, August 28th, we will go to the lovely home of Our Flounder, Dr. William A. van Druten, rain or shine! Bring something to share, such as some food you’ve prepared or perhaps a relaxing drink. We will engage in talking, teasing, tasting, testifying, teaching, treasuring, and truth-seeking together from 1:00 until about 4:00Continue reading “Pavilion Party Sat 28 Aug 1:00 pm”

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”