What we’re about
We have changed our name, but are the same discussion-loving group!
Our goal is to have thought-provoking and informative discussions, as well as offer a safe environment for people to share their experiences of transitioning into secularism. If you identify as non-religious, irreligious, agnostic, secular, or similar, please join! We would love to meet you at our weekly event or during our annual meetup! (Hopefully there will be more activities planned soon too.) Our weekly meetup is at the Fantastico Bar-Deli on Harbour Road every Sunday at noon.
We usually discuss new members' journey into secularism during their first meetup, if they are interested. We enjoy talking about secular media and public figures who are openly irreligious. We also discuss scientific advancements, recent news, and the ever-evolving use of technology to spread information (and misinformation). More broadly, ideas like skepticism, rationality, cognitive bias, and the limits of our own intuition are frequented topics.
Feel free to ask a question or make a suggestion in the discussions section below! You can also direct message your thoughts, concerns, or suggestions for future events to Eric or Sam!
More info on Fantastico:
Fantastico Bar-Deli on Harbour Road it is one of the best delis in Victoria. It's very close to downtown and it has a great menu. "Over the bridge just minutes from the heart of the downtown core sits our newest expansion, Fantastico bar-deli. Overlooking Victoria’s industrial Inner Harbour, our café, bar and deli offers finely crafted coffee, an array of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments, full menu and an eclectic selection of craft ciders, sours, ales and wine." - From their website: https://caffefantastico.com/pages/bar-deli
Group updates:
- We have changed our group name (as of late November, 2023)! We're still the same group as before and are continuing our meetups and thought-provoking discussions! We thought the name change would be more inviting and inclusive; it is simply a label change. On top of our posted name change, the URL and announcements email has also changed, so be aware of that
- In the near future, we hope to expand the group and add more group oriented activities. We are thinking about trying board games, science events like star parties at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, and in person events hosted by CFI and other secular organizations.
Thanks for reading the updates :)
