Rationalists of East Tennessee News

Thoughtful People Doing Thoughtful Things

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:46:26 GMT

The Rationalists of East Tennessee has made a commitment to keep a 2-mile stretch on Pellissippi Parkway, between Knoxville and Oak Ridge, free from litter.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation's "Adopt-a-Highway" program has erected signs at each end of our 2-miles.

See our Photos of RET volunteers during a recent trash pickup effort, pausing to enjoy a cool glass of water in the shade on a hot, muggy spring morning.

Freethought Forum: Local Groups for Non-Theists

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Freethought Forum on Community TV of Knoxville
A joint production of the Atheist Society of Knoxville (ASK) and the Rationalists of East Tennessee (RET)

Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Community Television of Knoxville (CTV)
Comcast Channel 12 or Charter Channel 6 in Knox County, Tennessee
Live streaming online at http://www.ctvknox.org/

Show number 3: September 14, 2010
Local groups for non-theists
Hosts: Larry Rhodes, Faithless Forrest

Summary: You do not have to believe in god to want fellowship with your community. The Atheist Society of Knoxville and the Rationalists of East Tennessee are organizations which provide opportunities for fellowship without mythology. Meet ASK members after work for a drink and some eats as they congregate and explore various restaurants and bars in the Knoxville area. Participate in a round table discussion or take in a presentation of matters great and small the first and third Sunday mornings of most months with the Rationalists of East Tennessee. Second Sunday afternoons we meet for the Skeptic Book Club at Barnes and Noble near West Town. Fourth Sunday Reflections dinners are for smaller, more intimate, discussions of philosophical subjects. Celebrate the holiday solstices and picnic on the National Day of Reason.

Freethought Forum: Biblical Errancy

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Freethought Forum on Community TV of Knoxville
A joint production of the Atheist Society of Knoxville (ASK) and the Rationalists of East Tennessee (RET)
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Community Television of Knoxville (CTV)
Comcast Channel 12 or Charter Channel 6 in Knox County, Tennessee
Live streaming online at http://www.ctvknox.org/

Show number 2: Biblical Errancy

Hosts: Joe Barnhart, Larry Rhodes

Summary: Inspired error! Biblical contradictions about being able to see God and live. The contradiction of David's prayer stating he was "spotless" as opposed to his actions during that time. Was Judas repentant or not? The Bible shows it both ways. Different versions of ancient texts that disagree, and the selection of different books for the bible done by committee.

Freethought Forum: Positive Atheism

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMT

A joint production of the Atheist Society of Knoxville (ASK) and the Rationalists of East Tennessee (RET)
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Community Television of Knoxville (CTV)
Comcast Channel 12 or Charter Channel 6 in Knox County, Tennessee
Live streaming online at http://www.ctvknox.org/

Premier show: August 31, 2010.
Positive Atheism
Hosts: Larry Rhodes, Joe Barnhart, Faithless (Freethought) Forrest

• Don't believe in God? You're not alone.
Three East Tennessee atheists speak up about the freedom to think free of religious dogma.

2009 Day of Reason Picnic

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:16:57 GMT

Many of us gathered on a beautiful day for rational discussions, great friends and yes, we have some really great cooks! See photos here

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