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 …

Agnostics Anonymous exists to promote an open and friendly environment for frank and respectful dialogue on questions regarding, among other things, human knowledge, faith and life's purpose. AgAnon strives to be a place where an honest and thoughtful exchange occurs among a gathering of friends who are committed to authentic inquiry. Dogmatic skeptics, absolute relativists and wily cynics are always welcome.

We’re a discussion group with a focus on rationality, philosophy, science, technology, skepticism and ethics. We choose members who are friendly, intellectually curious, intelligent, non-religious, and rationally-minded – meaning that we’re more interested in figuring out the truth together than in proving ourselves right, or in arguing for the sake of arguing. Our members are young, almost all in the range of 20 to 35 years old. Our meetings are usually informal group discussions at someone’s a …

Welcome to the Reasonable New York meetup site. http://reasonablenewyork.com/members for more information, and to sign-up with one of our many member organizations' meetups and websites.

Welcome, Less Wrong/Overcoming Bias, New York - New York, NY is for Thinkers. It is for those who think rationally (or who think they can think rationally), those who are interested in improving their thinking and are not afraid of having their thoughts and ideas explored and challenged. Anyone who is interested in rationality, honest inquiry and the free uncensored exchange of ideas should come to these meetups. Below are a few websites about thinking, rationality, honest inquiry and the free …

Tour the universe.  Drop in any week.  The universe is a big place, but my class is ongoing, and I am up to the challenge.  It takes 2-3 years for me to do a round trip.  With live links to the Wide World Web as my in-class resource, I have an unlimited supply of mind expanding pictures and movies to discuss.  Plus digital universe simulations that I run of the Earth's place in the galaxy, and the galaxy's place in the universe.  For example, on the tour of the Universe, we started in close, zoo …

This group is a special interest group of the Washington Area Secular Humanists for people in the Harford County area. We are interested in freethought, skepticism about religious and supernatural claims, discussion of current events, and philosophy and ethics.

Don't believe in God? You are not alone! Lancaster Freethought Society It is an exciting time to be a nonbeliever in the U.S. There are more people coming to reason in this country than at any other time in the past. Membership in atheist organizations is growing steadily and more people are standing up for their rights to be free from religion. The formation of the LFS is in response to the desire of Lancaster area free thinkers to become a part of this growing movement. Whether you want to p …

Welcome to the Gloucester County Humanists group. We are a nontheistic group guided by science that values the importance of the arts and humanities in dealing with the social, political and economic issues of the world today. We are part of the New Jersey Humanist Network. The New Jersey Humanist Network is a vibrant and growing community of secular humanists. Humanism is a democratic and ethical life-stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and …

We have have two alternating meetups every Thursday for people who have left or are leaving Christianity, as well as occasional fun get-togethers. In everything, we mostly do two things: Provide a kind and thoughtful community for people who are leaving or who have left Christianity. You may find that this is the one place where people not only understand your struggles and isolation, but also get your communion wafer jokes. Engage in serious but OPEN conversation about theological, philosophic …

Muslim-ish: searching for truth, rejecting false idols, and fighting for freedom Who are we? We are a group of Ex-Muslims and Muslims of varying degrees of religiosity. What do we want? We want to find the truth, no matter what it is, and fight for our right to follow it. We want to create a safe place for people to exchange thoughts and ideas that we were taught not to talk about. We want to support each other and help each other deal with family questions and formulate answers. We want to gi …

If you're passionate about fact-based thinking, here's your meetup. The degree to which we as individuals and as a society can successfully engage in fact-based thinking impacts everything we do. But getting it right is one of our most difficult challenges. Fact-based thinking ties into every field of study and every form of expression so the topics for discussion are almost endless. Whether you are a scientist, a journalist, a politician, a corporate-decision maker, an educator, or just someone …

This aim of this group is to raise awareness and stir action among the humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and other like-minded citizens in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties.

Conversation Cafe Tired of small talk? Want to try some big talk about questions that matter? Experience the magic of deep listening and intentional conversation among people with diverse views . A Conversation Café is a hosted, lightly structured conversation where you can talk and listen with others about your thoughts, feelings and dreams for a better world. The conversation will be held in the spirit of respect, curiosity and inclusiveness. We foster dialogue rather than debate, we invited y …

Critical Thinking - the ability to sort out good information from bad information, myths, scams and magical thinking. We have 8 lectures per year featuring topics on science, paranormal, healthcare and more.

Hi, I'm David a 3rd-year grad student at Princeton Seminary. I wanted to start a group for people interested in exploring both Christianity and non-theism (Atheism & Agnosticism). In light of that, this group is not about proselytizing or arguing – but about exploring truth options together. Although this group is primarily for non-theists, open-minded Christians are welcome. UPDATE: I've been talking with Keith, the organizer of Atheist vs. Theist debates, and we decided that it would be benefi …

This is a group meetup that will be centered on the friendly exchange and debate of philosophical ideas.

Welcome to South Jersey Drinking Skeptically. The concept and purpose of this group is pretty basic. Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas, meet new people and make new friends, (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But …

Philosophy and Our Lives is a NYC meetup that dwells in the tension between individual life that is lived for the first time, and civilization as a shared creation over generations. Can philosophy be of any value to our being in this world? We read and discuss the uniqueness of the present moment - the philosophy of our time - through the lens of thinkers such as Nietzsche, Camus, Sartre, Adorno, De Beauvoir, Benjamin, Kant, Kierkegaard, Spinoza, Husserl, Habermas, Levinas, Kafka, Althusser, Bub …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

Based in Fort Greene, I'd like this meetup to offer fellow rational, free-thinking Brooklynites an opportunity to come together to learn, share, or just sit and stare. Our meetups will generally be topic-driven and conversational.  Members should feel free to bring any reading or viewing material to contribute to the discussions and debate and argument is definitely allowed. Of course, people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientations, races, and even religions are welcome. There is …

The world is awakening to the fact that free will is an illusion. Our group is about using this powerful truth to enhance our personal lives. If what we do is not really up to us, how does this change the way we see and react to each other and ourselves? If we can't logically blame or credit each other for anything, how do we evaluate and respond to what we do? If we're merely actors, and not the authors, of our acts, who are we really as human beings? These are just some of the questions we'll …

Wanting to meet more like-minded people in the area? Me too. Join us for some open discussion and meeting new friends.

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 …

This is a group for anyone interested in discussing topics related to humanism and freethought. We'll start out meeting once a month at the Mountainhome Diner.

Welcome to Camden County Humanists. We are a group based in the Camden County area that is dedicated to spreading the word about Humanism and bringing people together who share an interest in the Humanist way of life. Humanism is a group of philosophies and ethical perspectives which emphasize the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers individual thought and evidence, over established doctrine or faith. In philosophy and social science, humanism re …

People work - it's a part of life. But with rampant unemployment, layoffs, low- and no-paying internships, and the constant connectivity of smartphones a gulf has developed between our perceptions of how work should be and the demanding reality. Whether your full time job is in a cubicle, at a coffee shop, or pounding the pavement handing out resumes, you are welcome here. Our goal is to discuss our circumstances, how we deal with them, and develop a better understanding of the kind of world we …

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.