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 aski …

We are a group of free-thinking families looking to build a community free from religion and supernaturalism. We welcome all labels of free-thought – Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists, Skeptics, Brights, etc. – who share the common goal of teaching our children to embrace the scientific world view as a way of understanding the universe. Parenting without religious dogma is an ongoing challenge. How do we prepare our children to cope with religiously-based social conventions that surround us, from …

Scientists, educators, science communicators, scientific skeptics, and Fans of the Genre get together once a month for monthly Science & Suds pub nights and occasional science-theme adventures, such as our Skeptics in the Jeep trips. If you prefer the value of what we know to the false promise of Magic We Wish Were True, then come on down and tip a glass with us.

The Humanist Association of San Diego Humanism in San Diego Since 1970 Welcome to the Humanist Association of San Diego (HASD's) Meetup page. The Humanist Association is a dynamic organization offering freethought fellowship, advocacy, and educational programs and events. The Humanist Association of San Diego is a dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of Secular Humanism, the philosophy of Free Thought, and Humanist Community building. What we do: We offer a biweekly guided discussion group …

A group for those who have been touched by His noodly appendage, and wish to commune with like-minded Freethinkers, Skeptics, and Humanists. The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster welcomes everyone.

Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. ~ Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis. ~ Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided evolutionary change. ~ Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience. ~ Life's fulfillment, emerges from …

This meet-up will change the way you look at the Human Condition, and at Your Individual Situation. This meet-up will explore the ''Why'', the ''What'', the ''Where'', the ''Who'', and the ''How the Heck do we Get Out of this Mess''. We will explore how the Individual and the Community-at-Large interact currently, and we will explore ideas regarding how the Individual and the Community-at-Large can modify that interaction to produce a more Thriving, Life-Sustaining, and Peaceful Society. If that …

Can you identify a major, vexing, obvious, easy to solve problem in your society or community? Do you view its resolution as straightforward and highly beneficial? Are you ever amazed at the roadblocks you face as you defend your position? Your arguments simple and plain, aren’t they? Your opponents don’t get it and you often wonder why, don’t you? Your opponents come up with arguments so poor that you can immediately dismiss them, right? Also, you would be willing to change your mind if you en …

A group dedicated to helping people lose their faith*, fears, and superstitions through music, art, and literature. *faith - to pretend to know things you do not know.

This meetup is for atheist individuals and families with and w/o kids, that enjoy camping either in a tent or an RV.  Camping meetups will mostly be weekends and generally within an hour or so of the Temecula Valley. I would like this to be a member-run meetup.  If you want to go camping and want to hang out with some other atheists schedule or suggest the meet up and the details. This is a work in progress so please check back often for any changes. Robert and I love camping in our motorhome.  …

We welcome atheists, agnostics, secularists, and humanists in the North County San Diego area, and proximal regions. The objective of this group is to bring like minded individuals together for fun, recreation, and intellectual activities. We offer the benefits of human social interaction, without the interference of religion or superstitious dogma. Please note: Membership dues of $10.00/member annually are entirely voluntary. Members will never be required to pay dues in order to join the grou …

A group that provides support, outreach, meaningful discussion, opportunities for activism, friendship, and fun for fellow atheists. Serving the atheists of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, and San Jacinto. Join us for monthly book clubs and discussions, support group, movie viewings, activism opportunities, and social events.

Now known as the East County Heathens, this is a social group for atheists that live and play in East County ... and anyone else who doesn't mind making the drive out here!  Atheists, humanists, agnostics and all freethinkers are welcome.  Our goal is to provide a social outlet for freethinkers living east of Route 15 including but not limited to El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Santee, Lakeside, Jamul, Spring Valley, and Alpine. We don't at this point cover points north of Poway but that may cha …

Humanity On Call is an outreach effort sponsored by the Humanist Fellowship of San Diego (www.hfsd.info ) dedicated to helping our fellow San Diegans and caring for the environment. If you are a nontheist, this can be your connection to a non-religious community outreach organization and your opportunity to work alongside others who share your outlook on life. Some of our projects will have you working for or alongside faith-based organizations since they constitute (for now) the majority of vol …

Americans have more religious freedom than any people in world history. We can choose what to believe; what to teach our children; how, where and when to worship; which causes to give money to; or even whether we want to get involved with religion at all. We have the separation of church and state to thank for this broadly based freedom. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion; or prohibiting the free exercise thereof …

This is a good old fashioned book club, but with a specific focus - personal development through understanding ourselves within the natural world. All religions and spiritualities, once your remove the metaphysics, center on understanding and optimizing the human condition. We seek to do that through understanding the natural world, ourselves, and our place in the natural world. We will be covering cosmology, evolution, neuroscience, psychology, and a host of other paradigms on our quest. We wil …

Monthly meetings include speakers, discussions, potlucks. Occasionally have booths at fairs, walk in gay pride parade, demonstrations.

Let's meet and talk about topics from philosophy to misosophy, politics to economics, religion to atheism. Let's pick questions and dwell on them together over a cup of tea, a glass of wine or a beer. Everybody is welcome to join and discuss in an environment of tolerance where other members will support your viewpoints or politely challenge them. Or if you just want to listen to some funny, outrageous or brilliant ideas, then come aboard.