“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in having vital and meaningful conversations with individuals sharing similar concerns and interests. In these stressed times, dialogue and sharing ideas for solutions seems critical. ”

“ My name is Don Baker. 2 years ago I started 2 Socrates Cafes in the Eau Claire WI area. They did not work out, partly because of the lower population base. I like the concept. ”

“ i just want to meet other people that share similar interests as me. ”

“ I would like these meet-ups because it is just about impossible to meet other free-thinkers in rural Indiana. I'd rather not join a church to make friends... ”

“ I'm specifically interested in finding groups in the Oak Park area. Very often I am not in the city proper, and meeting local would be easier on my tight schedule. ”

“ "I want this kind of local Meetups because it would be great to speak to like minded people" ”

“ I want these local Meetups because fellow Atheists are hard to find and the Theists are bothering me! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because living in Bush's America has become very scary.The scarcity of clear-thinking people in my life is going to make me a CYNIC!!! (I hope I'm not there already!) ”

“ 45 years young professional male in the midst of a divorce. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wish to discover a path to the Good life through the Truth -- and, essentially, find happiness through wisdom. I believe philosophy is a means for such an end. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to talk to people who are interested in the same things I am. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Chicago, don't know many people, and desperately miss conversations of substance. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting new people. ”

“ Hi! I was born in Spain and moved to the US in 1993. Divorced in 2004, no children. Ex-math teacher, I currently work in a technical position at a university. ”

“ I believe religion is detrimental to science, national and world-wide politics, and how we treat and view one another. Why do people believe the bible is Truth? Because it is the word of God. How do we know it's the word of God? Because it says so! ”

“ male 35 yr old high school teacher ”

“ Hi! New to atheistic views and would like to meet like minded indivduals. ”

“ I want local Socrates Cafe Meetups because real debate about what people really think and feel is what this country and everyone needs. Real dialogue seems to be what is lacking greatly in society. I think Phillips puts it best. ”

“ My name is Mike and I'm just beginning freelance writing. I also have an interest in music and art, but am focusing mostly on writing now. ”

“ I want local Agnostic Meetups because there is strength in numbers. We face a civil war. the enemy? - religious right neocons who wish to change our world. Our country is at risk. Only the brave deserve to keep it. Time to stand up to them. ”

“ I want local Agnostic Meetups because. Want to talk to talk/chat meet with other Agnostics. Have been been trying for years it seems to be a secret. Hope I get some response. Rich B ”