… Many choose Secular Humanism as a “softer” image in the community that offers more than just atheism. Secular Humanism is a way of life based on the positive application of scientific skepticism and free inquiry - rather than religion or the paranormal - to the resolution of human problems. It is inspired by natural beauty and human artistic expression. It is guided by the ethical principles of personal integrity, responsibility, and compassion, and the social principles of liberty, equality, mi …

… There is a school of thought that says atheism can't really be a community at all, as it's only a lack of belief. I disagree. I think there is a basic philosophy that we, as women, can embrace and integrate into our lives. The religious have their supportive communities, and I believe we can, too. Please note: This group will be progressive in nature.  If you are not female or female-oriented (transgendered) please do not join.  Only women will be accepted.   The image for the group is Hypatia o …

RR ABQ is a support group for those who have given up religious faith. The more devout you were, the more this group is for you. We are not strictly an "atheist" group, but we do recognize that:     (1) faith is not a reliable path to truth.     (2) holy books are man-made and demonstrably false.     (3) faith divides more than it unites.     (4) much damage is done to human well-being through the preaching and teaching of religious dogma.   If you consider yourself "spiritual" but …