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Atheist meetings

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  • 27-06-2010 2:00am
    #1
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    I have been an atheist for some time now but I am only new to Irish atheist culture. Are there any atheist groups which meet up in restaurants, pubs or other venues from time to time to just socialise and discuss? I had a peek on the Atheist Ireland forums but, although I admit I didn't look too thoroughly, it seemed to be mostly related to activism.

    Thanks for any help.


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    strobe
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    Legend has it, once in the long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, there existed an A&A beers. But untill I see empirical evidence of such a happening, I will remain objectively skeptical.


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    MrPudding
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    strobe wrote: »
    Legend has it, once in the long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, there existed an A&A beers. But untill I see empirical evidence of such a happening, I will remain objectively skeptical.
    Additionally, as we actually know in our blood pumping organs that god actually does exist, and we merely deny his existence so we can behave wickedly and do stuff like have sex before marriage and say things like "why shouldn't homosexuals have the same rights as heterosexuals" we tend to avoid large groups in case god goes Old Testament on our asses and lays down a serious smiting.

    MrP


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    checkyabadself
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    Theres a saying that "organising atheists is like trying to herd cats". In saying that, it`d be nice to meet like minded people, especially for those who had a hard time gaining acceptance from friends and family.


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    rugbyman
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    I like the idea of meeting, but in reality for any group to meet to discuss what they do not believe in seems a bit strange.
    Rugbyman


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    Plowman
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    Ickle Magoo
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    Plowman wrote: »
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    Hmmm, probably more discussing ways of getting church and state disentangled than group worship of his noodliship. :D


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    ColmDawson
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    I propose a Ten Commandments themed A&A beers. We all go out and get sloshed, then try to break all ten commandments before sunrise. Things could get messy...


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    The Mad Hatter
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    Plowman wrote: »
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    Yup, it always goes the same way.

    First Zillah stands at the pulpit and leads us in a recitation of "Our Father who ain't in Heaven".

    Then we have little pithy comments by robindch, followed by readings from the Gospels of Richard and Christopher.

    Then Dades gives a sermon, usually dictating the wickedness of modern society, due to the influence of religion. It always starts with an anecdote that can be easily found on Google.

    Then there's the communion, where we take a baby and eat its flesh and drink its blood. That bit's usually messy.

    We wrap up with talking about all the people who have been killed by religion this week, and then go home.

    Just like church.


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    legspin
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    The Mad Hatter wrote: »
    Yup, it always goes the same way.

    First Zillah stands at the pulpit and leads us in a recitation of "Our Father who ain't in Heaven".

    Then we have little pithy comments by robindch, followed by readings from the Gospels of Richard and Christopher.

    Then Dades gives a sermon, usually dictating the wickedness of modern society, due to the influence of religion. It always starts with an anecdote that can be easily found on Google.

    Then there's the communion, where we take a baby and eat its flesh and drink its blood. That bit's usually messy.

    We wrap up with talking about all the people who have been killed by religion this week, and then go home.

    Just like church.

    Wot, no orgy?


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    checkyabadself wrote: »
    In saying that, it`d be nice to meet like minded people, especially for those who had a hard time gaining acceptance from friends and family.

    This is the extent of what I'm talking about. Coming out as an atheist to friends and family in Ireland can be hard, so it'd be nice for that reason.

    I was just wondering if such a thing already existed. :pac:


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    Zillah
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    The Mad Hatter wrote: »
    First Zillah stands at the pulpit and leads us in a recitation of "Our Father who ain't in Heaven".

    Our Father who aint in Heaven,
    spurious be thy name.
    Why must there be some,
    who art so dumb,
    so as to waste earth for ficitious heaven.
    Now let us say the king is dead,
    and invent yet newer trespasses,
    as we berate those who trespass against us,
    and give into our hungry temptations,
    and deliver us pizza from dominos.
    Amen.


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    The Mad Hatter
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    Zillah wrote: »
    Our Father who aint in Heaven,
    spurious be thy name.
    Why must there be some,
    who art so dumb,
    so as to waste earth for ficitious heaven.
    Now let us say the king is dead,
    and invent yet newer trespasses,
    as we berate those who trespass against us,
    and give into our hungry temptations,
    and deliver us pizza from dominos.
    Amen.

    Just had to one-up me, didn't you?

    (Great post btw.)


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    robindch
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    Zillah wrote: »
    deliver us pizza from dominos.
    Domino's Pizza my ass!


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    Zillah
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    The Mad Hatter wrote: »
    Just had to one-up me, didn't you?

    (Great post btw.)

    You totally gave me the setup :)
    robindch wrote: »
    Domino's Pizza my ass!

    Aww crap. What were the chances?


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    robindch
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    Zillah wrote: »
    Aww crap. What were the chances?
    The forum was warned :)


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    Galvasean
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    We used to organise beers, but then Dades went and started prioritising his family above drinking with randomers from the internet - the selfish git


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    Dades
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    I'm not the Sports & Social Officer around here. :p

    Build it, and they will come. Even me, maybe!


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    MrPudding
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    I you fancy a road trip I will organise one in Buckingham, or, if you are really lucky, maybe even Milton Keynes. Won't that be a treat?

    MrP


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    PeterIanStaker
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    Plowman wrote: »
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    So long as its not early on Sundays.


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    Wacker
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    rugbyman wrote: »
    I like the idea of meeting, but in reality for any group to meet to discuss what they do not believe in seems a bit strange.
    Rugbyman

    At the last one anyway, I spent more time talking about whiskey with The Mad Hatter than I did discussing my lack of belief in gods.

    And it was a f*cking blast!


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    The Mad Hatter
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    Wacker wrote: »
    At the last one anyway, I spent more time talking about whiskey with The Mad Hatter than I did discussing my lack of belief in gods.

    And it was a f*cking blast!

    I remember talking The Big Lebowski. By the time we got to whiskey, I probably had had one too many.


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    Wacker
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    The Mad Hatter wrote: »
    I remember talking The Big Lebowski. By the time we got to whiskey, I probably had had one too many.
    You're out of your element Hatter!


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    Galvasean
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    I remember the work the next morning....

    Oh, and i also havent scored hot homeopathy chick yet (for ethical reasons!)


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    #25
    Dades
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    Anyone ever find out who that closet atheist boardise at the bar in the Duke was?

    Fun times. :)


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    sonicthebadger*
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    robindch wrote: »
    The forum was warned :)

    I think he sold it since though. It's just a publicly traded company now, so it's too late to not buy pizza.


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    #27
    nozzferrahhtoo
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    Atheist Ireland (www.atheist.ie) has a monthly dublin meet up simply called "Atheists in the pub".

    There is usually details posted on the forum over there (http://www.atheist.ie/phpBB3/index.php), or on their face book page. There is also a mailing list where the head of the dublin branch Ciaran MacAoidh sends out an email a few days before reminding you of the when and where.

    You do not have to be a paid up member etc for any of this.

    I will post details here next time it is announced. I think the last two started off in the Davenport.


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    Galvasean
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    Im on their mailing list but they genereally dont email me until 2-3 days before the event. By then it's too late for me to get out of wor and/or I already have plans.


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    nozzferrahhtoo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,340 ✭✭✭nozzferrahhtoo


    Thanks for the feedback, I will get on to Ciaran MacAoidh about this immediately.


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    Galvasean
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    nozzferrahhtoo wrote: »
    Thanks for the feedback, I will get on to Ciaran MacAoidh about this immediately.

    Oh you know him? Well in that ask if it's possible to give an email 1-2 weeks beforehand please. :)


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    fisgon
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    You could also try Humanism Ireland, they meet once a month, on the first Sunday, in a hotel near the Dail.....is it Buswell's? Can't remember exactly. They're more or less atheist. They also have a website...
    http://www.humanism.ie/website/index.php


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