First Coast Freethought Society

Join fellow rationalists for a fun social dinner over terrific food at Bella Vista Italian Restaurant!
Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 4. RSVP here: mtup.link/e/EpGkwg
And if your plans change, don’t forget to cancel your reservation on the Meetup site by November 4!
See you then (and come hungry)!

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Jane Goodall, born April 3, 1934, Passed October 1, 2025. Dr. Goodall emphasized that there can never be world peace until we learn to live in harmony with nature, promoting environmental harmony. 🌹Thank you beautiful lady for your tireless work for the animal kingdom and our world.

We are thrilled to have Richard Eason, a retired foreign service officer of over 30 years, speak to us in November for his talk: The Curse of Living in a Hydrocarbon Age. Monday, November 17 at 6:30 pm on Zoom. RSVP on Meetup: mtup.link/e/EpBKMQ

Join us Monday, October 20 as @sheltonhull.bsky.social provides an overview of the crucial midterm elections in 2026, and you can tell him what you want to do, and he will tell you how to do it. Well, at least he'll try! Meeting is held via Zoom. RSVP on Meetup: mtup.link/e/Eo-KIg

Religious fundamentalim is an irrational political ideology not based in logic or reason, doesn't bring the greatest amount of good for the most people, and doesn't maximize rights, freedoms, and liberties. It's not compatible with democracy and rational political thought.

Please join us Tuesday evening, October 14 on Zoom, beginning at 6:30pm ET to discuss "Big Night," directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci, starring Tucci with Tony Shalhoub, Isabella Rossellini, Allison Janney, Ian Holm, and Minnie Driver. RSVP: mtup.link/e/Eo5Gvw

Defense Secretary Hegseth tests Constitution in Pentagon worship services (RNS) — Speaking at a recent worship service at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the US needs to be 'in prayer, on bended knee, recognizing the providence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.'

AU in the news:

religionnews.com/2025/09/29/c...

#atheism

Canada Wins... @stlouisatheists.bsky.social @atheists.org @ffrf.org @richardcarrier.info

#Discover #Atheism #AtheistSky #EduSky🍎 #Education #Rational #Sanity #Reason #Freethought #Reasoning #Atheism+Humanism #Atheist/Atheism #AtheistHeresy #Blasphemy #Humanismfeed #Humanity #SecularHumanism #World #Life #Future #Politics #Political #ChristianNationalism #WhiteSupremacy #Religion #Bible

Global warming caused by humans is an observed fact. Yes, science still needs to learn more, but it's no more in overall doubt than the theory of gravity. And it's bad. Willful ignorance, enforced by those who choose to deny science, is an existential threat to our civilization.

Yes, please.

Please join The Jacksonville Nones and The First Coast Freethought Society as we enjoy the Autumnal Equinox and celebrate the rebirth of the Jacksonville Nones.

RSVP is required and must be done by Friday, September 26! RSVP here: mtup.link/e/Eorq1g

#Atheism is more than a rejection.

It means opening a universe in which infinite discoveries are waiting.

It is the opposite of certainty.

Graphic with text "Americans United Victory in Oklahoma!" on a stylized map of Oklahoma, set against an orange background.

Breaking News graphic from au.org stating "Court BLOCKS Ryan Walters' Christian Nationalist social studies standards." The background is orange with blue and white text.

Rachel Laser is pictured smiling, with a quote about ensuring Oklahomans get to decide how and when their children engage with religion.

Image of Rachel Laser against a blue background with an orange quote box. The quote expresses concerns about new standards violating religious freedom by promoting one version of Christianity.

VICTORY IN OKLAHOMA! www.au.org/the-latest/p...

In a victory for religious freedom, church-state separation and public education, the OK Supreme Court today BLOCKED the new social studies standards that would unconstitutionally promote Christianity to public school students.

Religion Harm Studies This is a list of some studies & other information about how religion causes harm to individuals &/or to society as a whole.

Religion is harmful in many ways. We need to keep educating & informing people of the harm that it does. Biblical texts have been the backbone of Patriarchy. We need to break it once & for all! #Discover #Religion #Feminism #USA

Religion Harm Studies List:
pisoproject.wordpress.com/religion-har...

Missed last night's meeting with Renata Hannans, a.k.a. The Hope Healer? The recording is up on YouTube! Renata answered our questions and shared her insights into the criminal justice system, her advocacy work, and more. View the recording here: youtu.be/Wcv93ya6l4A

Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 pm EST for A Conversation with The Hope Dealer — Renata Hannans. She will answer our questions and share her insights into the criminal justice system, her advocacy work, and more. FREE, virtual event via Zoom! RSVP on mtup.link/e/EoI-AA

@paulinsc.bsky.social #Atheism #AtheistSky #Discover

Agreed. Charlie Kirk's vile behaviors are no excuse for (and won't be solved by) violence. The goal is humanism, not terrorism.

Please join us Tuesday evening, September 30th, beginning at 6:30pm ET to discuss "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." The movie stars Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. Discussion held on Zoom.

RSVP at: mtup.link/e/Eojqzg