“ A Carpenter by trade, great at it, and love to work with my hands creating things, whatever they are. Honest, straightforward, opinionated. Always willing to go for a ride to wherever. Live with Truth and Honor. "RIDE SAFE OUT THERE" ”

“ Cemeteries, Churches and Cathedrals ”

“ I love listening to and making music, biking, Di Fara’s Pizza, learning and singing French chansons, great food, cats, feeling light-hearted, reading philosophy, philosophizing, cookies, joy, listening to others, Jack's coffee, and Stella Artois. ”

“ I am primarily interested in LOCAL (i.e. S.I. or 30-45 minutes into NJ) Atheism, Education and Advocacy. ”

“ I work as a musician, music therapist and educator. ”

“ I went to college for physics but ended up with a computer BS and working as a financial software developer (C#.NET.) I'm really into science and technology as well as art and history. ”

“ I travel a lot, and I'll sign up for local meetups in the areas I'll be working. ”

“ All these years I thought I was alone in my freethinking. Where has everyone been hiding? I would love to meet some like minded thinkers, I'm so tired of being a "one woman debate team". ”

“ Lithuanian was my first language. I've gotten a bit rusty, but I'd love it if I could learn to speak it again! ”

“ coffee clatch in w. village manhattan devoted to debunking cults and discussing whether true and sufficient inteligence will always lead one to adopt the mindset of agnosticism, or do I need to be debunked myself? ”

“ Who doesn't love rapture? I love good questions, honest criticism, deep forest greenery, chocolate, and the scent of a new book. ”

“ Use your brain, logic and rationality. Scrutinize everything like a scientist, not those pseudo-scientists hired specifically by churches. Oh and remember to dance to the music and love your neighbor. ”

“ "I want these local Meetups because I am interested in hearing others' perspectives about topics that I am most passionate about. ”

“ What a great way to decompress from the work week and enjoy the outdoors. I have been on several hikes already and have really enjoyed them, not only the hikes but everyone is so friendly and Paula makes everyone feel so welcome! ”

“ I think people at this group will help each other deal with the reality that there is no ultimate truth, and that we have to make our own reality within the world we seem to be caught up in. ”

“ Hello...Mname is Mike, i am new to nthis just checking it out, i share the same views so i want to meet poeple with the same mentality. ”

“ nothing could be more intelligent than stating that you simply do not know..and it would definetly be an interesting discussion to ponder the possibilities.. ”

“ Hello My name is Eli,I am considerd to be intelligent and I would like to meet like minded people. Eli ”

“ Graphic Designer and photographer working in Brewster, NY. I'm an Agnostic (frm. Roman Catholic) and politically Liberal. I would love to meet more people with similar interests, beliefs and careers in-person rather than just online. ”

“ Im looking to meet new people with similar interests. I love film, work in the industry and just want to find like minded people to hang out and chat with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be interesting to discuss the frustrations of living in an insane world with other rational thinkers ”

“ I'm looking to meet other people who have realistic view of the world. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to be with other like-minded people! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because life is too short to miss sharing ideas/plans with wise people. ”

“ Consciousness is the greatest of all mysteries which any thinking human being cannot escape. There are degress of Consciousness (Waking, dreaming, deep dreamless sleep, coma, nirvava, samadhi, moksha etc) or perhaps information-energy patterns.... ”

“ Hi I'm Sonia. I'm interested in meeting professionals in the industry and growing my network. Cheers! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in meeting like minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in philosophy. ”

“ Computer scientist who is attracted to the offbeat and unusual. ”

“ I'm a passionate guy. Sometimes I procrastinate, sometimes I don't. I believe in paradoxes. I think I'm a Humanist Agnostic Existentialist Christian. I find humor in pretentiousness. I like soy milk and Bob Dylan. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I,m interested in learning. ”

“ Agnostic seeking truth and path for faith. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am upset (angry!) about all the emphasis on religious beliefs in our society. I thing that those who do not beleive in supernatural explanations need a forum to communicate and express our views ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet intelligent people who are engaged in the world. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to know byond dogmatic trash... ”

“ If you have asked for proof, if you have questioned your upbringing, if you are gay or different, or have had sex premaritally (?) and have not felt guilty, if you have tasted the "fruit" and asked for seconds...I want to know you. ”

“ Just seeing what's out there ”

“ Hi,I teach Chinese Yoga . http://yoga.meetup.com/343/ and I'm a Modern Chan Buddhist and human rights activist. I'm the organizer of ''Spiritual Freedom and Bohemian Circle for an Ethical Society" http://spirituality.meetup.com/180/ ”