Today at 3:00 the initial meeting of the Consciousness Conspiracy will occur. It will occur at the Pegasus Coffee House on Bainbridge Island. This space will serve as an online forum for thoughts and discussion for the CC (Consciousness Conpiracy). The charter of the CC is as follows: All generations and ages have asked similar questions regarding the nature of reality: · Is there a God? If so, why is there so much pain in the world?

· Can anyone really know the truth?
· Is the mind/soul separate from the body?
· Is there life after death? Why or why not
· Is morality relative, or are there moral absolutes?

These are a few of the philosophical questions all generations have asked. The word “philosophy” means the love of wisdom. The modern mind also asks:

· Can everything be ultimately explained in physical terms?
· Is science in conflict with religion?
· Does science prove there is no God?
· Are new discoveries in science making the case stronger or weaker for the existence of God?

The Consciousness Conspiracy aims to raise these questions in an entertaining and respectful way, and provide an opportunity to share some views from the great thinkers of history. In addition, it provides a safe forum for dialog between people of differing views. The goal is not debate, but to build understanding as raise consciousness on Bainbridge Island, building relationships with fellow travelers that ponder these questions. We will meet every two weeks, on Sunday afternoon for a couple of hours. Participation in the conversation is welcome, but not mandatory, and all ideas will be heard and seriously considered. Please join the Consciousness Conspiracy as we ponder the questions that all humanity has asked. Ground rules:

- Have fun!
- Listen for understanding
- Stay on topic
- No name calling (close minded, etc)
- Respect others views, especially when they are not shared by you.
- No dogma (Theist or Atheist)
- No heroic skepticism. (Belief that nothing can be known, this is important because if nothing can be known, then the questions cannot be answered and it is the end of the journey)

Format:
- First 15 minutes leader reviews the question and presents the classic views by great thinkers
- Balance of time is lightly facilitated discussion