We're looking for intelligent, creative and fun people to join our community of New Atheists and Agnostics. Building a fun-loving, supportive community is the main purpose of this group, not discussion of atheist philosophy. This group will provide the benefits available to like-minded communities without the downsides, such as religious beliefs. We welcome atheists, agnostics, humanists, brights and other secular humans. Search terms: atheist, atheists, atheistic, agnostic, agnostics, secular, …

San Diego Transhumanists is a place for forward-thinking individuals, whether or not they identify as transhumanists, singularitarians, skeptics, futurists or any other label. All reason-responsive people are welcome. The aim of the group is to foster a community of intellectual and personal growth for its members. The following topics are of particular relevance: 1) Discussing the future of humanity and sentient life. 2) Developing a broader awareness of the current state of the world, and wh …

This is a free thinking group focused on discussing topics related to skepticism, atheism, agnosticism, humanism and related topics. The emphasis will be on critical thinking and tolerance for different viewpoints. Getting involved in social activities and political activism are also possibilities if desired by group members. Bring issues that you care about and bring an open mind. The group will be facilitated to ensure that the thinking is critical but that people are not criticized for their …

Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. SDARI is an educational and investigative organization which advocates the application of scientific method and open rational inquiry to extraordinary claims of all kinds. Many irrational beliefs and untested claims are promulgated in the San Diego, California area. A goal of SDARI is to supply the public with the scientific facts in these matters, thereby providing …

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 …

The Humanist Association of San Diego Humanism in San Diego Since 1970 Welcome to the Meetup page for the Humanist Association of San Diego. "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" (Humanist Manifesto III). The Humanist Association has been meeting since 1970 to foster Humanist community, advocate civil rights and the humanist phi …

Find out about YOU.  Why you make the decisions you make.  What factors go into your decisions. How do you fit into the bigger picture.  What can you do to improve things for you and your loved ones.  What is the meaning of your life.  And other important questions.

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 …

Does REAL truth exist? In a world dominated by media perceptions, spin, political and self interests, how can you get down to the solid foundations that the most important and fundamental aspects of life rest upon? When we spend our time doing instant messaging, worldwide personal image distribution, virtual meetings and searching a web packed with facts, figures, opinions and half-truths from the four corners of our world, how can we home in on the few important basic truths that have remained …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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.

!PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE APPLYING TO GROUP! Did you know that "ghosts," as far as seances, hauntings, etc., gained popularity in the 1800s when the Spiritualist movement gained traction? Mostly, Spiritualism sprang forth from the grief during and after the Civil War-for family members never knew what happened to their loved ones who went off to the war and were never heard from again. Spiritualists http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0syNl1HtQE&feature=related believe the idea that people-mere mortal …

Agnostic Alliance International ® (AAI) is a socially conscious group dedicated to promoting the principles of logic and empirical reasoning to solve the problems we face in our modern world - and our everyday lives. To accomplish this, AAI develops and promotes education services, namely, providing live and on-line classes, seminars, and workshops in the fields of philosophy, logic and critical thinking; and by providing a website featuring educational non-downloadable videos in the fields of p …

This is the San Diego chapter of the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers. Our primary goal is building a community for atheists, humanists and freethinkers serving in the San Diego area. By establishing this group, we aim to support each member whether at home or deployed around the world. All Active Duty military and Veterans of all armed services are welcome to join. We also recommend joining MAAF at http://militaryatheists.org/join.html

Secular Humanist Families of North County We are liberal secular humanists who would like to find a community of like-minded families interested in building strong friendships. We invite you to join us regardless of the label you choose - Agnostic, Bright, Atheist - or no label at all. We simply want to build a community of families based on principles free from religion and supernaturalism. Our definition of 'family' is open-minded and inclusive: we welcome single parents, same-sex parents, g …

Join Medium Michele for free mini readings and spiritual conversations on her show Conscious Connections. Tuesdays @ 7:00PST. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediummichele Medium Michele also appears on Journey Into The Light. Check for days and showtimes. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Journeyintothelight Make sure to visit my website. http://www.mysticshift.com Watch Michele demonstrate with two clients by clicking on the below links. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPHcAL0iP_0 http://www.youtube.co …