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SUMMARY:Are people wired to believe in the supernatural?
DESCRIPTION:Allies of Naturalism\n\nHi folks\,\n\nWe're set to meet at Redl
 ine at 7 pm April 7 in the back room.  Suzanne Ryan suggested a topic as fo
 llows:\n\n"Don't know if this has been discussed before...how about the con
 cept that humans are wired to be religious\, in fact NEED to be religious f
 or behavioral purposes...and how we can adapt to that without rocking their
  boat or compromising our own belief system?"\n\nGood questions\, thanks Su
 zanne\, and of course we can discuss whatever else seems of note on the nat
 uralist front\, such as the growth in the number of folks that aren't affil
 iated with any religion\, as shown in recent surveys. \n\nHope to see you t
 here\,\n\nTom\n\ntwc  at  naturalism.org  \n617-480-8846  \n\n\nPS: if you 
 have topics you'd like to discuss or other ideas for future meetups\, or me
 eting spots you like\, please suggest them.\n\nGeneral description of what 
 we're about (this bit doesn't change from month to month):   \n\nAllies of 
 Naturalism welcomes those interested in exploring and promoting a science-b
 ased\, humanistic and progressive naturalism that can make a difference in 
 our lives.  To see what's involved in being a humanistic and progressive na
 turalist (more or less)\, check out Naturalism.Org\, centerfornaturalism.or
 g and the Guide to Naturalism at http://www.centerfornaturalism.org/descrip
 tions.htm.       \n\nEssentially\, naturalism shows our full connection to 
 the world and others\, leads to an ethics of compassion\, and gives us far 
 greater control over our circumstances.  We don't need anything supernatura
 l either above us or inside us to lead moral and meaningful lives: nature i
 s enough.  Naturalism is a viable alternative to faith-based worldviews suc
 h as traditional religions and new age philosophies\, offering a set of ide
 as with positive personal and social consequences.      \n\nThe meetings of
 fer a chance to meet fellow naturalists in an informal\, relaxed setting\, 
 but with at least some structure.  That's to say that we'll try to have one
  or two topics suggested in advance for people to think about\, and then di
 scuss when we get together.  Ultimately the focus and format of the meeting
 s will be determined by participants\, but will certainly include time for 
 socializing and networking.  Watch the discussion board for topic announcem
 ents and other details.  Hope to see you there!\n\nCambridge\, MA  02138 - 
 USA\n\nTuesday\, April 7 at 7:00 PM\n\nAttending: 9\n\nDetails: http://natu
 ralism.meetup.com/1/calendar/9927314/
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