This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as: -- Is there DNA evidence for evolution? -- Were Adam and Eve real people? -- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory?   --- NOTE ---    --- NOTE ---    --- NOTE ---    --- NOTE ---    --- NOTE ---   Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some p …

Welcome to the Philosophy Workshop.  Philosophy Workshop is the place for exploring problems of philosophy in a cooperative manner, usually focused on a very specific subject. The goal (and the hope) is to utilize our combined knowledge and experience to understand ideas that are at times difficult and perhaps even entirely new to some participants. The  format of our meetings is as follows: 1. Introduction (20-30 min. overview of the subject matter) 2. Clarification of ideas/arguments 3. Genera …

- Is the Bible still to be taken literally in all ways and all days? If it's not, then how do we deal with the Pandora's box that opens for us? - Is the institution of marriage still applicable in our culture as it was in the Bible? - Is evolution really contradictory to Christian beliefs? - Is being Christian a box you check on a form or a process you go through? - Is everyone who does not check that box going to Hell? - What is sin really? - Why is sex the hottest area of contention and focus …

Meet local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We often meet on Portland's West side but welcome people from anywhere. This group meets socially to discuss how to live and raise a family in a society greatly influenced by religious beliefs. We have a robust love of both life and reason and we bring that sentiment to our gatherings. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. …

Meet local skeptics, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! Our meetings will be in Vancouver Washington but welcome people from anywhere. Join us for informal socializing with pizza and beer. I hope to start off with 1 consistent meeting per month. I'll need some assistant organizers to help me set up the meetings. Please email me if you'd like to become an assistant organizer and live in the Vancouver area. This …

Tired of the on-line dating scene...feel like you want to get more out of life by sharing more with others...want to grow Portland for Jesus and meet other singles with the same heart? MAKE A DIFFERENCE in your community while meeting singles who live a Jesus filled life. Experience others hearts while sharing His love with the less fortunate at the same time. Be a part of this emerging faith based singles ministry and events in the Portland area. We are looking for those to help grow this minis …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Would you like to be part of a community of outdoorsy folks who are interested in experiencing life in the purest form...by being a part of nature? Do you love the challenge posed by overcoming some of nature’s obstacles, seeing as much as you can, and learning the most about the place you consider home, the Pacific Northwest? Do you feel that in addition to putting miles in on the trail and covering some ground, there is …

We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI Portland is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. We seek to present a …

Kabbalah is one of the most powerful & practical tools you can utilize for improving your life!  It provides a formula, effectively used for thousands of years, to produce immediate results in the areas of your life that are most important to you: Relationships, Career, Prosperity, Health, Spirituality, Joy & Fulfillment. I have studied Universal Kabbalah for seven years and have received amazing benefits from the tools provided. Kabbalah has given me the quintessential formula for working throu …