Calling all free-thinkers, atheists, agnostics, and skeptics of Delaware. Here is a meet-up for us to have secular conversations/debates. We'll meet once or twice a month in Newark/Dover/Wilmington. Looking forward to meeting new people and having lots of great discussions.

Open to all ethical atheists, agnostics, skeptics and other freethinkers, the Delaware Association for Humanism exists for the betterment of humanity and for the planet we all share. DAH is an affiliate of the Council for Secular Humanism and is a charter chapter of the American Humanist Association. As such, we adhere to the humanist philosophy these organizations embody. In addition to getting together to socialize and discuss beliefs, philosophies and the challenges of being 'outsiders', we a …

This is a group for local freethinkers, atheists, agnostics and skeptics. We're seeking to reach out to people who identify as Black Americans but the group is open to all ethnicities.

We're an activities group created specifically for singles who are non-believers (atheists), agnostics, secular humanists and others who have substantial doubts about what religion has to say. Our members are in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. We meet for happy hours, group dinners, wine tastings, comedy clubs, group trips, hiking, golf, skiing, and other events. We're not a debate group.  We are an activities group where singles can meet other singles of like-mind. If you describe yourse …

I am interested in meeting like-minded people in the area, but not so much in sitting around discussing religion. I thought we could get togther to attend fundraising events, do AIDS or cancer walks, and other good works. I'm trying to gauge interest and I'm open to suggestions!

Welcome to the Freethought Society (FS)! The Freethought Society (FS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization advocating the separation of church & state, freedom of religion for all, freedom from religious intrusion, freedom of expression and freedom of choice.  As freethinkers, our minds are not constrained by superstitions or prescribed dogmas that tell us what we may or may not think.  We are a group of atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, et al. who are interested in prese …

Pennsylvania Nonbelievers Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to delivering information for rational and critical thinking. We welcome atheists, agnostics, unbelievers, secularists, humanists and those whose lives are guided by a human-centered morality, not dogma, to come join our lively discussions. Mission We seek TO UNITE all nonbelievers in these common goals: TO EDUCATE ourselves and others in the deception and dangers inherent in belief in the supernatural and i …

To bring together all those who think freely.  This group is inclusive and welcomes all walks of life, so long as those who participate have an open and tolerant mind.  Atheist, agnostic, possibilian, or theist; come have an engaging conversation with people from all walks of life over a cup of coffee or tea. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7PM EST. See our 'About' section! (Note: ABE stands for Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton; the Lehigh Valley)

A place where African American Humanists, Atheists, Agnostics, Skeptics, and all other non-believers of a Supreme Being(s) can meet and collaborate!

Welcome to the largest and most active local community of Atheists, Agnostics, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists, Rationalists, and friends in the Washington DC Metro Area!  We host a variety of events each month in DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia as well as active mailing lists on current events, debate, and general discussion. We're deeply concerned about maintaining Constitutional separation of Church and State - but we're also interested in building a community.  With that in min …

We hope to be a group of open-minded families who want to impart to our kids a sense of spirituality, moral education and open-mindedness regarding the "bigger questions" in life, outside the context of organized religion. Most likely, this group will be comprised of kids ages 4-10, who come from multi-ethnic / multi-religious backgrounds, that are not currently members of a church community. We welcome thoughts and participation from all parents to help shape the content of our monthly or bi-mo …

We are a group of individuals who share a naturalistic worldview free of the supernatural and mystical. We believe in reason and science, wonder and community, compassion and respect. Please join us on Sunday 24 March 2013 at the Unitarian Universalist Church from 9AM-10:30 AM or 11AM-12:30 PM for our Vernal Equinox Celebration. We meet twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 333 Dubois Road from 7-9 PM for discussion, videos, and book discussion. In February we have our Freethought Film Fest …

The DC Atheist Meetup is a project of DC Region Atheists. We are an educational and philosophical group serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia that fosters and advances the growth of non-religious communities by providing both a social setting and forums to discuss intellectual topics pertinent to their concerns and by working with other like-minded groups. We educate and encourage critical thinking through rational and respectful dialog between our members and others. DC Region Atheist …

This is a group for folks who deal with any form of depression (chronic, bipolar, bipolar II, seasonal, etc.) (and possibly anxiety) who want to talk with others dealing with the same issues and who understand the loneliness, stigma, frustration, etc. that come with being depressed. We are a peer-to-peer, non-professional, self-help support group located in Columbia, MD. We are here to help heal ourselves from depression through sharing experiences with one another, decreasing isolation through …

Meet other local atheists and freethinkers for conversation and friendship! Join us for an informal dinner to discuss beliefs, philosophies, and religious influence in America.

In a world divided and dominated by religious lunacy secular parenting can be a lonely endeavor. Basically, this meetup group offers friendship and support to atheist and agnostic parents.  We look forward to chatting with you at future meetings. Thank you. Chad

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joini …

Meet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism. Baltimore Secular Humanists has been meeting for over 15 years. BSH is a chapter of the Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH). We have a meeting on the second Sunday of each month. We have a presentation and discussion on a topic related to humanism, religious criticism, or current events. We also welcome skeptics about paranormal phenomena, and supporters of evolution. For …

Are you a member of the LGBTQ community who believes a person can be "Good without God"? Would you like to help build a LGBTQ community in Baltimore that values reason and compassion without regard to belief in the supernatural? We are the Baltimore Chapter of the LGBT Humanist Council (http://lgbthumanists.org/), a project of the American Humanist Association.  The LGBTQ Humanist Council of Baltimore is a forum for LGBTQ humanists from around the region to exchange ideas on local organizing, fi …

Our vision is a welcoming and supportive community for all people who value free inquiry, ethics grounded in human faculties, reason, science, religious skepticism, and separation of church & state. We affirm the worth and dignity of all conscious beings, and accept our responsibility to promote global well-being and happiness by working for greater freedom and justice in our local communities. Our goals include: Promoting social connections among Humanists and other Freethinkers. Providing o …

Hello to fellow atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, and other open-minded individuals. We are not an activist organization, but rather a social group for freethinkers in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We hope to promote positive atheism and secular humanism and support the separation of church and state. If you believe having rational, open discussions about anything and everything is the only way forward, please join us!

Nittany Freethought is a discussion and activist group in the Central Pennsylvania area. The group meets twice a month to discuss freethought issues such as separation of church and state, critical thinking, etc. Our website is http://NittanyFreethought.org . You can also join our on-line discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NittanyFreethought/ ------------------------------------- "Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that beliefs should be formed on the basis of sci …

CFI–DC Secular Family Network is a casual discussion group for parents who would like to explore how to raise children outside of religious institutions. Children have the opportunity to get acquainted, play, and socialize while their moms/dads get together for good conversation and support. These events are organized by the Center for Inquiry–DC. http://www.centerforinquiry.net/dc All events are crosslisted with our main web page, Convio, Facebook, and other sites, so RSVPs on this site const …

If you are one of the millions of people who have determined that religion no longer has a place in your life, this may be the right Meetup for you. Recovering Religionists are people discovering the joy of living superstition free. Individuals who want to interact with others who are escaping their religious upbringing and want the social support that religion offers, without all the religious and superstitious baggage. Instead of praying for you, we will listen and support you. Instead of ask …

The primary purpose of this group is twofold: 1) Provide a sense of connection and community to former Christians 2) Provide encouragement and support to those that are currently undergoing the "de-conversion" process

I moved from NY to DC and was really going to miss the Hack and Tell meetup there, so I decided to start one in DC! (What follows is the shamelessly ripped off description of the original). If you've ever visited Hacker News, you've almost certainly seen the "Show HN" or "Ask HN" posts. Well, it's time to get off the Internet and tell us about it face to face. We'll provide you with our honest feedback, you provide us with a great hack, or idea. We'll give you 5 minutes to show off your tool …

This group is to provide atheists in DC with an opportunity to get to know each other. We don't necessarily have to talk about our deep philosophical thoughts on life (although we can if we want). It is simply a chill way to meet folks with a similar interest and have some organized fun in DC.

This group is aimed at technology professionals who are interested in the problem of embedding Analytics, Data Mining and Machine Learning approaches directly into operational applications and processes that drive the business. The group is programming language and platform agnostic as we plan to open the floor to presentations by technologists working in Java, .NET, R, C++ and whatever other language makes sense. Language choice notwithstanding, the group is interested in use cases, best practi …