Backyard Skeptics Long Beach is associated with its parent meetup.com group, Barkyard Skeptics (Central Orange Country). We are a community of individuals interested in exploring and discovering truths in the natural world based on science and critical thinking. As skeptics we question authority and make real-world decisions based upon the conciseness of each scientific field. Our members are humanists, agnostics, atheists and evidencialists. The discovery and awe of the natural world has much m …

Open now to serve the Greater L.A. skeptical community... east side, west side, downtown, uptown, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys -- hopefully there will be something for everyone! Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and bible thumpers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meet up with other L.A.-based skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation and some great activities. No sacred cows here--just an ever-growing community of critical thinkers willing to r …

Are you an atheist, humanist, skeptic, freethinker, or religious nonbeliever? Would you like to interact with more people who share your worldview? Then welcome to the Secular Meetup Group! We are a supportive and compatible group for all people who choose rationality over myth and superstition, evidence-based knowledge over faith-based dogma, and science over paranormal and pseudo-science nonsense. Join us for good discussions about our personal worldviews and experiences, how to best further t …

Are you a Free Thinking Entrepreneur looking to meet others with the right mindset for success BUT without the spiritual baggage? Let's face it, most of the books on success and self improvement have an underpinning of spiritualism.  This group is for bringing together free thinkers, critical thinkers, skeptics, secular humanists, atheists and everyone in between who also share a passion for self improvement and the entrepreneurial mindset. We are planning to start mastermind groups and collabor …

Do you have a rational world view based on the natural world?  Do you have an affinity and respect for science and skepticism? Are you looking to meet others who share your world view? Then come check us out! Meet other local atheists and freethinkers. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies and make new friends. We look forward to getting to know you!

Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Humanist public education, media representation, and cultural resources for African American non-believers and their allies.  BSLA’s programming and initiatives seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American secular humanist, freethought, and atheist traditions, beliefs and practices in Los Angeles communities of color and beyond.  Since 2010, BSLA has hosted roundtables on secul …

Do you love the scientific method? Are you raising little critical thinkers in a world of woo? Are you appalled that baby acupuncture exists? Do you vaccinate your kids? If so than this is the group for you! We have a 3 year old and we are looking to build a community for ourselves and for our daughter. We would like to have not only discussion meet ups, but outings as well where we can expose our kids to science and the world around us.  We are a parenting playgroup where kids and parents alike …

Atheists United SLO is a meeting place for all atheists, humanists, rationalists, skeptics, doubters, agnostics, and other non-believers to get to know each other, share ideas and build a community of like minded individuals in San Luis Obispo County. Atheists United SLO is an active, exciting community of people who come together to: encourage critical thinking about religion, advocate for the separation of church and state in our community, and educate the community about the positive aspect …

Do you consider yourself to be kind and thoughtful? To be accepting of others? To be fun and engaging? Do you feel like you relate with so many, yet have met so many who rashly assume they probably won't relate with you? Do you feel like people seem to genuinely like who you are, yet even so, somehow don't quite know what to do with you in "their world?" Perhaps you almost feel like you're expected to focus on aligning your being with some kind of niche community or sub-culture, based on some di …

Do you have a rational worldview based on the natural world? Do you seek ethical models in the world that are based on compassion, science, and empiricism? Do you have an affinity and respect for science and skepticism? Are you looking to meet others who share your worldview in one of the most religiously conservative corners of California? Then come check us out!

We are building a community for the new, fast growing, generation of atheist Americans. This group is opened to atheists/agnostics in their 20's and 30's who want to meet and talk with other like minded people. Our monthly event is an informal late lunch. We talk about anything that's on our mind, have some food and a few drinks. We also go bowling, play games and join in community events like the annual AIDS Walk and Atheists United's Highway Cleanup. Bring your friends or come to meet new ones …

We are a major community for atheists in the greater Los Angeles area. Our monthly meetup is usually the 4rd Sunday at 11am. Our events vary from informative lectures to secular movies to playing fun games. Lunch is always served after the general meeting. Join fellow atheists to discuss beliefs and philosophies, deepen your freethought heritage and make new friends.

Mission Statement: The Humanist Community of Ventura County was formed to provide a welcoming social environment for those committed to secular values and community service. Essentially, we're your friendly neighborhood non-believers who are here to show the world that we're “good without god.”  More than anything, we provide a safe and positive sense of community among local Ventura County Humanists! We meet for discussion groups monthly, as well as social gatherings, outdoor activities, and co …

Meet UFO enthusiasts, investigators, witnesses. Discuss some of the topics related to UFOs : -The scientific study of UFOs and other unexplained Aerial phenomena -Astrobiology and the search for life in the universe. -The search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence(SETI) -The search for extra Solar planets -The Scientific -Psychology -Mythology and Skepticism -Philosophy -UFO phenomenon and its potential impact on society -Space travel -Astronomy -Theoretical physics -Alien Abduction phenomenon - …

Recovering From Religion is a support group for people letting go of religion. If you are one of the many people who have determined that religion no longer has a place in their life, but are still dealing with the after-effects in some way or another, Recovering From Religion (RR) may be just the right spot for you. Many people come to a point that they no longer accept the supernatural explanations for the world around them, or they realize just how much conflict religious belief creates. It c …

This group is for families of atheists, freethinkers, humanists, agnostics and all others with a rational world view with a focus on planning family-friendly activities and providing rational parents with a place to share and learn about raising freethinking children. We are looking for active members who would like to be involved in planning and hosting BBQs, game nights, pool parties, and trips to the zoo, beach days, amusement park trips and any other family friendly activity in the Los Ang …

A meeting place for all atheists, humanists, rationalists, Brights, doubters, agnostics, and other non-believers to get to know each other, share ideas and build a community of like minded individuals in Lancaster. Please do not hesitate to join us! We are seeking active members spanning the generations to establish a busy chapter with dynamic and informative meetings that cause will debate and provoke thought. All input is valuable in creating a viable and visible atheist community. Invite a F …

We are looking for people to join us in learning together to see the distortions of humanity built into our culture. And we use the support of each other to move forward into living as humans are meant to live. This includes socially, financially, parentally, nutritionally, emotionally, compassionately, transparently, and honestly. Each of us has a stronger focus in one or two areas, educating each other. We are carving out a picture of what a healthy group of people may look like as we move c …

Hi! Welcome to my group & I hope we meet up soon! :) I started this group because I wanted to meet other young, non-religious singles on the Westside. This group is different for three reasons: 1) Instead of debating/discussing/defending/explaining why we are non-religious, I'd rather spend our time hanging out and talking about everything EXCEPT why we are non-believers. LOL Our lack of religion is a mere shared common background - instead of the focal point of our meet ups. 2) This would be a …

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.

Meet others who are interested in getting in shape and taking advantage of the beautiful hiking trails that are so close to us. We will meet one or two times a month at varying locations!

We're a local group of atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, skeptics, and secularists in Long Beach,  and the surrounding areas. We enjoy discussing anything regarding religion, science, politics, and our personal experiences as freethinkers - opinions and discussions on all are welcome. Come check us out and join the discussion!

Science is fun again! The Natural Philosophy Alliance (NPA) is a world-wide think-tank and scientific organization whose members have one thing in common: they have studied very thoroughly mainstream science including relativity, the big bang, plate tectonics, and have concluded that there are fundamental flaws in these theories that must be rectified. The NPA's goal is to seek truth in science while allowing for competing theories to co-exist letting the best to grow and flourish through the un …

BibleTalk is for anyone (even a skeptic) who is interested in openly discussing biblical issues from a philosophical, practical, or theological perspective in a respectful manner. Our mission is to build and make disciples of Jesus as He commanded us to do in the great commission and *really* live out the Christian faith in spirit and truth. God commands us to love Him with all our minds (which means reason), all our hearts (which means love), and all of our strength, and all of our soul (which …

ABOUT THE NEXT MEETING Topics being considered for our June 19 meeting: 1) Report about Remote Viewing training with Dr. Paul Smith (former army Major in the CIA/army RV program.)  Visit our other web site for more information about the government's Remote Viewing program on this page about our May 18 class instructor: SPEAKER 2) Presentation about Out of Body Travel ABOUT THE GROUP: We study physicist Tom Campbell's TOE (physics term for Theory of Everything.) He is considered by some to be th …

Do you have a rational worldview based on the natural world? Do you seek ethical models based on reason and compassion? Do you have an affinity and respect for science and skepticism? Are you looking to meet others like you in one of the most religiously conservative corners of California? Then please check us out! Official Membership forms can be found here.  Our CafePress store can be found here.

Do you have a rational world view based on the natural world? Do you make decision in the world that are based on science and empiricism? Do you have an affinity and respect for science and skepticism? Are you looking to meet others who share your world view? Then come check us out! Meet other local atheists and freethinkers. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, and make new friends. We look forward to getting to know you!

We meet the Third Thursday of every month at the Moose Lodge in Burbank for a No Limit Hold 'Em Poker Tournament.  Friendly buy-in (40) and even friendlier rebuys (20).  Start with $6K (including $1K bonus) in tournament chips.  High Hand award.  Player of the Year points.  Other prizes and surprises.  Start at 7:00 p.m., usually over by midnight.  Lodge located at 1901 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506.  Exit Burbank Blvd. off 5 Fwy.  U can RSVP for the next Third Thursday Poker Tournament* b …