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Re: Domesticating Capitalism: October 24, 2013

Dave — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 11:52:04 -0000

I wanted to come hear the thoughts presented by Steve but was unable to. Was a video made that could be viewed?

Re: Who is behind etcetera?

Anthony Weber — Wed, 29 May 2013 23:21:36 -0000

Angela, in the "About" section, we note, " Etcetera is street level philosophy group, motivated by Socrates’ maxim: 'The unexamined life is not worth living.' Our goal is to create a forum of honest inquiry, informed discourse, and reasonable presentations of even the most volatile of issues. Our ultimate goal is to bring moral and/or philosophical clarity to our culture, our world, and our very existence."

We welcome all perspectives, and we seek to encourage informed discourse. Etcetera itself does not take a particular stand on any issue, but we do seek to represent the spectrum of opinions honestly and clearly.

We encourage people to be bold, kind, and committed to friendship in the midst of disagreements on any of the issues we discuss (which have included the Occupy movement, gun rights, religious holidays, the Reason Rally, atheism and theism, entertainment, the American Dream, morality and ethics, political systems...)

Our panelists have included quite a range of religious and non-religious speakers, and our audience represents a wide spectrum here in TC - Christians, atheists, agnostics, Buddhists, Wiccans, humanists, Republicans, Democrats, and members of the LGBT community.

If you have not been able to be at one of our meetings, I would encourage you to join us. 7:00 tomorrow night!

Re: Who is behind etcetera?

Angela — Wed, 29 May 2013 23:05:52 -0000

I would like to know if your group supports equality. I tend to join groups who are open minded. As an individual I feel that it is important we allow choice, and choice is not an agenda. You can believe it is wrong if you want, but to deny an individual his rights is wrong, due to the American dream, pursuit of happiness, freedoms, as well as separation between church and state. If people are doing this through their own faith they are also pushing their own beliefs and lifestyles on others, which they often like to claim of the gay community. They are saying that you need to live by the bible even if it is not your chosen religion by denying the LGBT community their rights. We all have our own religious beliefs, not everyone is a christan, buddest, catholic, or atheist. What if one of these people tried to make you adhere to their beliefs?

Re: “The American Dream” Highlights

Kimberli — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:06:07 -0000

Beth, I'd like to hear more about the role magic and supernatural beings are playing in popular culture. (You mentioned a recent discussion with an author.) What are your thoughts on what that says about the collective state of mind of our youth?

Re: In Praise of Doubt

Anthonyweber — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 11:54:00 -0000

Thanks, Greg! I'd love to talk to you more. Email me at anthony@etceteratc.org.

Re: In Praise of Doubt

Dghtcmi — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:17:20 -0000

Hi Anthony,

Ted Smith suggested I might be interested in your meetings and I found my way via your email to this site. I have a background in philosophy and sociology of religion, so Luc's book was quite good and I'm fairly familiar with Berger's thought. I found your presentation here very thoughtful and helpful. The American Dream theme should prompt quite a discussion.

Blessings on your work,

Gary Hogue

Re: When and where

Mark — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:03:59 -0000

So true... I'm usually late when I make it... guess that's where the 8:30 comes in.

Re: When and where

Kim — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:56:58 -0000

Pub Theology is at 8:00

Re: Top 10 Questions from the Reason Rally Session

Celia Villac — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:56:10 -0000

I intended to go to this last meeting, but did not make it. I will try my best to be there for the next meeting. These 10 questions are very inspiring -- Celia Villac.

Re: Etcetera Week 1: Final Updates

Adriana — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:40:42 -0000

With these speakers and topics, the meeting will surely make us think a bit.

Re: April 26: The Role of Reason in the Pursuit of Truth

phiclub — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:04:57 -0000

You might consider adding this to the reading list for the night. Many think that science has nothing to say on the question of a/theism. Whether there are any gods is a philosophical question.
http://opinionator.blogs.ny...

P.S. Looks as if you have some remnants of a previously proposed schedule here: "While the goal of our 6:00 to 7:30 meeting is a corporate pursuit of understanding,..."

Re: Welcome to Etcetera: Street Level Philosophy

phiclub — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:22:36 -0000

Sounds like fun! Hope to join you!

P.S. Typo at the top: "...While *the* those of us starting this group..."

Re: When and where

Mark Hoffmann — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:56:14 -0000

Glad you're doing this. Pub Theology starts at 8:30. It would make for a seamless transition on those nights.... Hope to join the fun.

Re: When and where

Bryan Berghoef — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:13:28 -0000

This sounds great. How about hopping over to Right Brain after for some Pub Theology?