There is a growing number of skeptic groups which call themselves 'evidencialists' — those who place their confidence (belief) in only those claims with sufficient evidence.  This is one of those groups. This is also the fifth chapter of Backyard Skeptics. There is a chapter in Villa Park, South OC, LA and Long Beach. Our group is one with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability (woo-woo), this group is for you. We meet once a month on the thi …

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, …

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 …

Are you a skeptic? See our main page at www.BackyardSkeptics.com to find out if you are. We are a group of skeptics with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability this group is for you. We meet once a month in Villa Park (next to Orange) in Orange County, CA on the forth Wednesday and Thursday (alternating).  We also have many other events - usually at least once a week such as field trips, movie night and Irish pub nights. Our meetings are in o …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

Are people naturally good, or inherently bad? How does evolution impact the the existence of God? And, perhaps most importantly, is there such a thing as self-evident truth? Join us as we put small talk on the back burner and tackle some of Christianity's biggest questions. We'll be going through a six week DVD study called the Truth Project. The study answers these questions from the viewpoint of biblical Christianity - but don't let that dissuade you from joining us! If these are questions tha …

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 …

Seeking secular, naturalistic dialogue and discourse here in South Orange County, CA? Let's meet for dinner once a month and chat about skepticism, the latest in science news, and the philosophy of non-belief. Bruce

Meet other local atheists and freethinkers for conversation and friendship! Come to an Atheists Meetup to discuss atheism-related philosophies and consider religious influence in America. We'll discuss atheist movies and books, and topics such as the religious influence on American (and world) politics, education, and freedom.

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!

Sometimes it seems like all us atheists do is rail against the onslaught of organized religion and its influence on society. (I admit, I do my share of that.) But I’d also like to think we’re willing to give back to society with our minds and bodies, to help make a better world. So let’s do it! Working with LA Works, I’ll keep us abreast of good deeds we can do as a group – be it cleaning up a beach, helping the homeless, or whatever. Then we’ll have fun doing it, and maybe have a bite to eat af …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Greetings I hope to bring our group of atheists behind the orange curtain to the attention of more atheists in the orange county, long beach area. We are a gourp of socially liberal non believers who would like to meet more of the same.

This is a group for freethinking, humanist, agnostic, atheist, life learning, secular homeschooling and unschooling families. We get together for park play days, field trips, learning activities and any other fun events that take place in the Los Angeles area. I want to build a community where our kids can grow up around like-minded families. All ages are welcome. If you are new to homeschooling or if you've been homeschooling for years, we can all learn from each other's experiences. If this s …

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 …

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

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

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.

What if people got together mainly because they are people? What if we shared with one another, expressed our desires and fears honestly, and connected without worrying so much about external influences; money, work, cars, technology, activities, etc.? In other words, what if we started at the beginning; with our own humanity? What if we worked together to make a place where ANYONE with ANY label can join and be themselves, as long as they don't hurt or compromise others? I don't know for sure, …

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.  …