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“Religious Freedom or Discrimination?: Examining Religious Freedom Restoration Acts.”

Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL, United States

The FFRFMCC is pleased to announce it will be hosting a speaking engagement by FFRF Staff Attorney and Constitutional Counsel Andrew Seidel. The title of his presentation will be:  "Religious Freedom or Discrimination?:  Examining Religious Freedom Restoration Acts."  Andrew will focus on the recent wave of Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) bills that have been […]

FFRFMCC 2016 Winter Solstice Party

Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant 3471 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Please join other freethinkers as we "eat, drink and be merry" in celebration of the TRUE reason for the season -- the astronomical New Year known as the Winter Solstice. As last year, our event will again take place at Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant, where we will feast on an incredible "all-you-can-eat" Sunday brunch […]

$25.00

FFRFMCC Discussion Workshop #3 – “Challenging Religious Beliefs”

North Branch Pizza & Burger Co, 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, United States

Our third in a series of workshops designed to assist non-theists with addressing talking points posed by those of religious faith will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2017.  A moderator will facilitate a group discussion among fellow freethinkers, encouraging each participant to offer their viewpoints pertaining to two separate topics/questions relating to religious ideology.  […]

Free

FFRFMCC 2017 Darwin Day Celebration

Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skoke, IL, United States

February 12th, 2017 will mark the 208th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.  His five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle in 1831 led to his work on the theory of evolution, which is now fact, and the publishing of his book, "On the Origin of Species."  Despite his Christian upbringing, his father's desire he […]

FFRFMCC Spring Dinner Social

White Chocolate Grill 1803 Freedom Drive, Naperville, IL, United States

We are pleased to announce details for our next chapter meetup, which will be a Spring dinner social. This will be an "order-off-the-menu" event, with each guest responsible for their own entree and beverages.  Appetizers will be provided compliments of the FFRFMCC! Please join us for an evening of great secular conversation, food and drink […]

The FFRFMCC Presents: “An Evening with Keith Semple”

Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant 3471 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

The FFRFMCC will be hosting an evening with atheist musician Keith Semple.  Keith is an accomplished musician who began his professional career at the age of 16 having performed throughout Europe.  Born in Ireland, he moved to Chicago in 2006 when he joined the band 7th Heaven.  In his six years with the band, he […]

$10.00

FFRFMCC Discussion Workshop #4: “Challenging Religious Beliefs”

Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skoke, IL, United States

The FFRFMCC will hold its fourth in a series of workshops designed to assist non-theists with addressing talking points posed by those of religious faith.  A moderator will facilitate a group discussion among freethinkers, encouraging each individual to offer their viewpoints pertaining to two separate topics/questions relating to religious beliefs.  Participants will not be made […]

$10.00

FFRFMCC August Meetup

Leona's Restaurant 6935 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL, United States

Please join us for the FFRFMCC August meetup.  This will be a dinner social and all are welcome to gather with fellow freethinkers for good food, secular conversation, and sharing our thoughts on experiencing a total solar eclipse (as best we can from Chicago)! The chapter will provide appetizers, but attendees will be responsible for […]

FFRFMCC Fall 2017 Discussion Workshop – “Challenging Religious Beliefs”

North Branch Pizza & Burger Co, 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, United States

We are pleased to announce our next in a series of discussion workshops on "Challenging Religious Beliefs."  During these discussions, a moderator will pose two separate topics/questions related to common religious talking points.  Participants are encouraged to offer their viewpoints regarding how non-theists should best counter unsubstantiated ideological beliefs when presented to them by those […]

FFRFMCC Lecture Series: World Religions

Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skoke, IL, United States

John Camardella According to a recent PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute) study, the religious landscape in the U.S. continues to change dramatically.  White Christians are, for the first time its history, a minority (43%) in this country.  This is down from 80% just 40 years ago.  Non-Christian religions are growing, and those holding no religious […]