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Nate Phelps gave an interesting talk last night

Posted on June 15, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

He gave the audience a run down of his upbringing under the demanding and watchful eyes of Fred Phelps, creator of the Westboro Baptist Church. He described some of the abuse he and his mother and siblings went through when … Continue reading →

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Nate Phelps will be in Saskatoon on Thursday June 14th

Posted on June 11, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

Saskatoon Freethinkers/CFI-Saskatoon is having him in to give a talk titled “The Uncomfortable Greyness of Life” at the Frances Morrison Library (311 23 St E) that evening at 7pm. CFI Saskatoon is excited to announce that we’re bringing Nate Phelps … Continue reading →

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Yes, I can see “the face” in the cloud…

Posted on March 7, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

And it’s nice to see an article that leaves it up to the readers to decide what it is they see, rather than just quote people who claim it’s God’s face. I can see what looks like guy in a … Continue reading →

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I might get interviewed next week

Posted on February 17, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

A student at the University of Saskatchewan sent an email to the Saskatoon Freethinkers looking for people to interview for a project he’s doing titled “The Importance of Logic and Critical Thinking and the Nature of Irrationality in Humans.” I … Continue reading →

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In Saskatoon and not sure what to do today? Come celebrate Darwin Day!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

Perhaps you’ve seen these posters around town: Come on by! We have science! We have history! We have cake!

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Darwin Day Saskatoon updated info

Posted on February 3, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

From the Saskatoon Freethinker’s meetup site: The University of Saskatchewan Freethought Alliance, Saskatoon Skeptics and Centre for Inquiry Saskatchewan are proud to host the fourth annual Darwin Day celebration in Saskatoon on February 12 from 1:00-5:00 pm. Come and help … Continue reading →

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Plans for Darwin Day Saskatoon are coming together

Posted on January 26, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

Circle February 12th and if you’ll be in the city, you can join the Saskatoon Freethinkers and Saskatchewan Skeptics for their third annual Darwin Day party. This year the event will be on the University of Saskatchewan campus in the … Continue reading →

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From the Department of the Obvious: “Churches use Facebook, Twitter to help tell Gospel story”

Posted on December 22, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

It’s a slow news day if they need filler like this. From The Observer & Eccentric: God used angels more than 2,000 years ago to announce the birth of Jesus. Today, churches are using Facebook, Twitter and other modern technology … Continue reading →

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Io Saturnalia!!

Posted on December 17, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Instead of Festivus this year, Saskatoon Freethinkers chose to celebrate the ancient traditions of the Roman festival known as Saturnalia. Including gift giving. Originally the gifts were symbolic candles and clay dolls – sigillaria – purchased at a colonnaded market … Continue reading →

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Religious Canadians distrust atheists, too…

Posted on December 2, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

… going by results of a recent study published in the Vancouver Sun, at least. Religious believers distrust atheists more than members of other religious groups, gays and feminists, according to a new study by University of B.C. researchers. The … Continue reading →

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