What's New Archive ● 2000 ● December
December 31, 2000
Updated the Events Page.When: 05 January 2001 7:00 P.M.Added new Feature Essay "Atheism in the Third Millennium" by Kim Walker.
What: Humanist Association of the Greater Sacramento Area bi-monthly meeting
Where: Unitarian Universalist Society, 2425 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento, California.
Contact: Visit https://rthoughtsrfree.org/sfw/calendar.htm#hagsa or email pkelleyWhen: 14 January 2001 Noon - 2:00 P.M.
What: Atheist and Other Freethinkers monthly meeting
Where: Sierra 2 Community Center, Room 10 located at 2791 24th Street in Sacramento, California.
Contact: Visit https://rthoughtsrfree.org/aof/aof.htm or call AOF's Voice mail number: (916) 920-7834.When: 21 January 2001 7:00 P.M.
What: Humanist Association of the Greater Sacramento Area bi-monthly meeting
Where: Unitarian Universalist Society, 2425 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento, California.
Contact: Visit https://rthoughtsrfree.org/sfw/calendar.htm#hagsa or email pkelley
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A second generation atheist, Kim Walker explores the distinguishing characteristics of two common perspectives within the atheist community: that resulting from being born and bred with religion and later suffering a crisis of faith and the perspective of those who are raised as freethinkers from the onset. As a conclusion to his essay, the author proposes a new development for the non-religious, worthy of millennial fanfare. Walker's article has inspired the Secular Web to consider possible projects for the future in this regard. Enjoy the first article to be featured on the Secular Web in our new millennium and keep an eye on the site for exciting developments.Added the September/October edition of The Skeptical Review.
December 30, 2000
Added a link to "On Freethougt and Philosophy" (2000) (Off Site) by Charles GlennGlenn offers a reply to Lowder's editorial, "Is 'Freethinker' Synonymous with Nontheist?", from an Evangelical Christian perspective. He agrees with Lowder that "freethinker" should not be an umbrella term for nonbelievers, but says that Lowder's argument does not go far enough.
December 25, 2000
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Updated the Events Page.
When: 27 December 2000 6:30 P.M.
What: Freethought Association of West Michigan Winter Solstice Party
Where: Yen Ching Restaurant, Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
Contact: RSVP to infoWhen: 06 January 2001 1:00 P.M.
What: Monthly meeting of the Lane County Atheists
Where: The EWEB building conference room, 500 East 4th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon
Contact: Visit https://atheistalliance.org/lca/ or email at lcaWhen: 10 January 2001 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
What: Freethought Association of West Michigan bi-monthly meeting "The History & Advantages of
Freethought" Moderated by William Merriman
Where: Room 127 of the Calkins Science Center on the Grand Rapids Community College campus, in
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Contact: Email infoWhen: 24 January 2001 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
What: Freethought Association of West Michigan bi-monthly meeting "Surely We're Different! Is there anything
that separates humans from the remainder of the animal kingdom? Are you sure?" Moderated by
Dr. Gregory Forbes, GRCC
Where: Room 127 of the Calkins Science Center on the Grand Rapids Community College campus, in
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Contact: Email info
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December 24, 2000
Added Honest Reply To Proselytizing Christmas Card by Bill Warner to the Modern Library.Updated the Events Page.
When: 01 January 2001 6:00 P.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Freethought Toastmasters Club
Where: Muffaletta Cafe (Private Room), 2260 Como Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call George Kane, 651-488-8225.When: 02 January 2001 11:30 A.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Monthly Lunch
Where: Old Country Buffet (tables in southwest corner), County Rd B2 between Snelling and Fairview in
Roseville, Minnesota.
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call Bob Nienkerk, 612-866-6200.When: 07 January 2001 9:00 A.M.
What: Lake Superior Freethinkers Monthly Meeting. 9AM coffee & friendship, 10AM brunch & presentation
& discussion
Where: Radisson Duluth Hotel in Duluth, Minnesota
Contact: Bill van Druten via email email removedWhen: 07 January 2001 11:00 A.M.
What: Atheist Community of Austin monthly Lecture Series
Where: Furr's Cafeteria, at Northcross Mall in Austin, Texas.
Contact: Visit https://atheist-community.org/meetings.htm or email email removedWhen: 07 January 2001 1:30 - 3:00 P.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Freethinking Families monthly meeting. Fun for kids, great for parents.
Where: Southdale-Hennepin Library, 7001 York Ave. South, Edina, Minnesota
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call Rondi, 763-546-9503.When: 08 January 2001 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Happy Hour! First Location!!
Where: Ol' Mexico Restaurant, on Lexington one block north of Larpenteur in Roseville, Minnesota.
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call George Kane, 651-488-8225.When: 08 January 2001 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Happy Hour! Second Location!!
Where: Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., three blocks north of Hwy. 7, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call Bob/Marilyn Nienkerk, 612-866-6200.When: 13 January 2001 5:00 P.M.
What: Social/Potluck of the Freethinkers of Colorado Springs
Where: At the home of one of our members. Visit our website for directions and a map. Colorado Springs,
Colorado
Contact: Visit https://freethinkerscs.com/ or email ftcsWhen: 14 January 2001 11:00 A.M.
What: Atheist Community of Austin weekly Discussion Group
Where: Hot Jumbo Bagel Bakery at 307 West 5th Street (the corner of West 5th and Lavaca St) in Austin,
Texas.
Contact: Visit https://atheist-community.org/meetings.htm or email email removedWhen: 15 January 2001 6:00 P.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Freethought Toastmasters Club
Where: Muffaletta Cafe (Private Room), 2260 Como Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call George Kane, 651-488-8225.When: 17 January 2001 11:30 A.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Monthly Lunch
Where: Old Country Buffet, Holly Shopping Center, Hwy 47 & Mississippi St. NE, in Fridley, Minnesota
Contact: isit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call Charley French, 612-561-6452.When: 20 January 2001 1:00 P.M.
What: Mobile Area Freethought Association (MAFA) meeting.
Where: 6345 Old Shell Rd near Hillcrest (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mobile), Mobile, Alabama
Contact: mafahttps://mafa.home.att.net/When: 21 January 2001 11:00 A.M.
What: Atheist Community of Austin weekly Discussion Group
Where: Hot Jumbo Bagel Bakery at 307 West 5th Street (the corner of West 5th and Lavaca St) in Austin,
Texas.
Contact: Visit https://atheist-community.org/meetings.htm or email email removedWhen: 22 January 2001 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Happy Hour! First Location!!
Where: Ol' Mexico Restaurant, on Lexington one block north of Larpenteur in Roseville, Minnesota.
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call George Kane, 651-488-8225.When: 22 January 2001 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Happy Hour! Second Location!!
Where: Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., three blocks north of Hwy. 7, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call Bob/Marilyn Nienkerk, 612-866-6200.When: 28 January 2001 8:30 - 11:00 A.M.
What: Minnesota Atheists Monthly Breakfast Social
Where: Old Country Buffet, Holly Shopping Center, Hwy 47 & Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, Minnesota
Contact: Visit https://mnatheists.org/events.htm or call Fern Wodtke, 651-784-2307.When: 28 January 2001 11:00 A.M.
What: Atheist Community of Austin weekly Discussion Group
Where: Hot Jumbo Bagel Bakery at 307 West 5th Street (the corner of West 5th and Lavaca St) in Austin,
Texas.
Contact: Visit https://atheist-community.org/meetings.htm or email email removed
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December 23, 2000
Added new feature "Commandments Five to Eleven: Biblical arguments against public posting of the Ten Commandments"by David E. Cortesi to the Modern Library.The Secular Web re-visits the subject of the Ten Commandments with a piece by David Cortesi. Cortesi addresses the issue by returning the commandments to their biblical context, showing that not even the commandments' originators would agree with what advocates of public posting are proposing.
December 16, 2000
Add new paper "The Fine-Tuning Argument Revisited" (2000) [ 37K ] by Theodore Drange to the Modern Library.Professor Drange provides an improved formulation of the theistic fine-tuning argument, but then demonstrates that it still contains many flaws.
December 11, 2000
Updated the Events Page.When: 15 December 2000 6:30 P.M.
What: Denver, Colorado area Atheists are invited a Winter Solstice Gathering
Where: the Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill, 4100 E. Mexico Ave. in Denver. The Lazy Dog is located on the SE corner of Colorado Blvd. and E. Mexico Avenue, immediately North of I-25. Take I-25 to Colorado Blvd. Exit North, or take Colorado Blvd. South or North to E. Mexico Ave., the first street-stop light North of i-25. Lazy Dog is located in the same strip mall as Computer City, Best Buys, Village Inn and Toys R Us.
Contact: Margie Wait through mdwait, or phone 303-937-7329.When: 16 December 2000 6:00 P.M.
What: Idaho Atheists Winter Solstice Party
Where: Asiagos Italian Restaurant, 3423 N. Cole in Boise, Idaho
Contact: RSVP for this occasion, so contact Lori Howard through dipietro.When: 16 December 2000 6:00 P.M.
What: San Francisco Atheists will hold their Year End Awards and Review (YEAR) dinner
Where: Schroeder's Restaurant, 240 Front St. in the rear of the San Francisco Financial District
Contact: Jim Heldberg at 650-359-6874 or jheldbergWhen: 17 December 2000 Noon
What: American Atheists NY/NJ Winter Solstice Luncheon. RSVP is necessary for this event
Where: The Sphinx Restaurant, 121 2nd Avenue in Roselle, NJ
Contact: /old-link/?status=404&href=atheists.org/ram/njwsol2000.htmlWhen: 17 December 2000 1:00 P.M.
What: Metroplex Atheists and American Atheists will host the "Great North Texas Infidel Bash". The gathering is cosponsored
with the Cowtown Humanists and the North Texas Skeptics.
Where: Gather at Dick Hogan's notorious Party Barn, 101 Woodland Trail in Weatherford, TX
Contact: Shelly Hattan at shattan, or visit https://metroplexatheists.orgWhen: 17 December 2000 2:00 P.M.
What: American Atheists of Maryland State Winter Solstice party
Where: Dave & Buster's Restaurant inside the White Flint Mall, 11301Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, MD
Contact: RSVP to Jon Obst jobstWhen: 23 December 2000 4:00 P.M.
What: American Atheists Winter Solstice pot luck dinner
Where: Phoenix, AZ.
Contact: Bart Meltzer at bartman9 or call 623-516-4677 for details and directions.When: 25 December 2000 3:00 P.M.
What: Freethinkers of Colorado Springs Holiday Dinner
Where: The home of Becky and Gary in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contact: Becky and Gary at 719-548-0882 or becky
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December 6, 2000
Jeffery Jay Lowder has added an addendum to his review of Lee Strobel's Case for Christ (1999) [ 46K ]Lowder comments on the attention his review has received within Christian circles.Updated the Events Page.
When: 17 December 2000 11:00 A.M.
What: Monthly meeting of Atheists of Northern Colorado
Where: Pulliam Community Center, 545 Cleveland St (Hwy. 287), Loveland, Colorado
Contact: https://atheistalliance.org/anc/When: 16 January 2001 7:30 P.M.
What: The Disproof Atheism Society presents "A Critique of the Anthropic Design Proof of God," a talk by John
Bach (who has given talks previously on "Holbach and Disproof Atheism" and "Russell on the Existence of God")
Where: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
Contact: dasocietyWhen: 13 February 2001 7:30 P.M.
What: The Disproof Atheism Society presents "Pascal's Wager: Weighing the Odds," a talk by Lev Levitin, Boston University Professor of Engineering, based in part on Michael Martin's "Pascal's Argument" in Atheism: A
Philosophical Justification
Where: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
Contact: dasocietyIf your group or organization is having a meeting or some type of event, go to our Events Page and send us an email.