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.

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 …

Lehigh Valley Humanists is a chapter of the American Humanist Association.  As secular humanists, we strive to bring about a progressive society where being good without a god is an accepted way to live life.  Humanism encompasses a variety of nontheistic views (atheism, agnosticism, rationalism, naturalism, secularism, and so forth) while adding the important element of a comprehensive worldview and a set of ethical values- values that are grounded in the philosophy of the Enlightenment, inform …

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 …

NJHN is a growing and vibrant community of secular Humanists in Central New Jersey who believe that virtues like morality, kindness, justice and generosity derive from natural human values and reason, and are realized fully only when free from belief in supernatural powers and a spiritual afterlife. Humanism is a democratic and ethical life-stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. Join other like-minded friends for …

We are a community dedicated to fostering ethical humanist beliefs and values and to improving the human condition through individual and collective action. We celebrate diversity and welcome newcomers of all faiths, color, sexual orientations, and nationalities - anyone who agrees with the idea that we need to help in making the world a better, more ethical place. We have activities and events for all age groups. Among our activities are a Sunday School, a teen group, and for adults we have so …

Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.  In a nutshell, it is the thought that people can be good without god. This group is open to humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, skeptics, infidels, brights, and the like. You can join our discussion at https://www.facebook.com/SJHumanists

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 …

Ethical Culture is a movement centered on ethics, not theology, whose mission is to encourage respect for humanity and nature and to create a better world. Members are committed to personal ethical development in their relationships with others and in activities involving social justice and environmental stewardship. What We Believe We believe all individuals have inherent worth and dignity, the potential to grow and change, a responsibility to strive for ethical growth, and a responsibility to …

Meet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism. Don't worry if few people have RSVPed. We use MeetUp to attract new people. All events have many more people attend than are on this MeetUp group.

Welcome to the New York City branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI). The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. The Center for Inquiry-New York City sponsors leading thinkers for lectures and panel discussions on science, philosophy, and religion; supports local community events and campus groups; works with media and opinion makers; and hosts the Center's mission to the United Nations. For more information, …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that …

God probably doesn't exist. But that's not the point. We live in a world of breathtaking beauty, of fascinating mystery. And those mysteries only become more compelling as we unravel them. In a universe of natural, mathematical laws, sentient beings arose who cared about that beauty and mystery. Humanism deserves a culture worth experiencing - art that makes us ache at the universe's beauty, connects us to our community, and inspires us to work towards a better future. Humanism deserves a cultur …

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a religious, progressive and humanistic community. While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life. Join this Meetup group and, better yet, come for a visit! All our Meetup group meetings are open to the public and include more than just Meetup members. Our typical audience is …

The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism provides a welcoming, diverse community for cultural and secular Jews where we can celebrate and preserve our Jewish identity. As Humanistic Jews we rely on reason, inner strength, and the support of community to face life's challenges and collectively improve the world. We welcome everyone: families, singles, unaffiliated Jews, intermarried or interfaith families, single parent families, LGBT community, atheists, and agnostics. All are welcome here. …

Meet other local Humanist families who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism and want to raise their children to value and feel comfortable with such beliefs. Meetings include children's activities, an outdoor activity (weather permitting), some organized adult discussion (with children playing supervised nearby), and lots of informal chatting opportunities with like-minded families. We are developing a group lending library of books for children and parents r …

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.

Meet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism. Join others in good conversation and learn more about what you can do with other who think the same way. Join us each month for Movie nights, the popluar book club, and once a month Sunday Brunch. We have many more events and sometime join other groups. Check out Center for Inquiry and Richies List for other events to attend.

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 …

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 …

Bright's are people whose ethics and world view are naturalistic and wish to identify themselves as Brights. Read this: http://www.the-brights.net/vision/essays/futrell_geisert_period.html * * *

We are a group of individuals who share a naturalistic worldview free of the supernatural and mystical. We believe in reason and science, wonder and community, compassion and respect. Please join us on Sunday 24 March 2013 at the Unitarian Universalist Church from 9AM-10:30 AM or 11AM-12:30 PM for our Vernal Equinox Celebration. We meet twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 333 Dubois Road from 7-9 PM for discussion, videos, and book discussion. In February we have our Freethought Film Fest …

We believe in raising our kids to be ethical and caring freethinkers and to teach them values of reason and compassion. We welcome families of humanists, atheists, freethinkers, skeptics. We recommend Dale McGowan's "Parenting Beyond Belief" (http://parentingbeyondbelief.com/).

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 …

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.

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 …

Are you a member of the LGBTQ community who believes a person can be "Good without God"? Would you like to help build an LGBTQ community in Baltimore that values reason and compassion without regard to belief in the supernatural? We are the Baltimore Chapter of the LGBT Humanist Council (http://lgbthumanists.org/), a project of the American Humanist Association.  The LGBTQ Humanist Council of Baltimore is a forum for LGBTQ humanists from around the region to exchange ideas on local organizing, f …