Help define the Skeptical Movement in Northern Nevada! Skepticism is a rapidly growing culture that explores a variety of issues. Many of these revolve around widely held beliefs that may have absolutely no basis in scientific fact. Beliefs that may defy logic and violate the well proven fundamental laws of physics. The truth is sought through a process of reason, critical free-thinking and evidence based examination.

This is a group intended as a weekly or monthly reading and discussion group about matters related to science and skepticism. I am behavioral scientist who teaches at the University of the Pacific and I am looking to form a social community of scientists and science lovers in the tri-valley.

Atheists of Butte County is a California north state association of Freethinkers, Humanists, Rationalists, Skeptics and Atheists united to provide members with meaningful social, educational, voluntary and advocacy activities. Is this a group for you? Well, ask yourself these questions: Are you tired of feeling like a second-class citizen and defending your non-belief? Would you like to do something to get religion out of government? Has critical thinking made believing difficult but you don’t …

Our Mission Reno Freethinkers provides a friendly community that actively promotes secular values and critical thinking through social activities, education, and participation in public affairs and events. Our Vision Who We Are Reno Freethinkers provides a welcoming and safe community to non-believers, skeptics, humanists, and others who live their lives without supernatural beliefs.  We come from all walks of life and all positions on the political spectrum.  We are proponents of science, ratio …

Military service members, spouses, veterans and civilians are all welcome. We are all shades of non-theism, be it: Atheism, Agnosticism, Skepticism, Humanism--all are welcome and represented here from every branch of the DoD. We are forming a core group of serious and active members, military or civilian, who wish to be a part of a meaningful community. We are Active Duty Airmen, Air Force spouses, parents, and retirees, from many backgrounds coming together for shared goals and friendship. We …

Welcome rational, evidence-based thinkers!  This is our public page. Contra Costa Atheists and Freethinkers (CCAF) values critical thinking. If you recognize that there is no supernatural power behind natural events, then this may be the group for you! CCAF exists for the benefit of its members. Its purpose is to provide informative and enjoyable activities that promote opportunities for faith-free discourse.  We support the efforts of atheists, freethinkers and skeptics in gaining recognition, …

Welcome to the Stockton Area Atheists and Freethinkers! We are an organization of non-believers that focuses on: Community Involvement Social Events Education and Information Activism Most of our meetings are held in the Central Valley, from Lodi to Turlock -- though we occasionally join efforts with our friends in Sacramento and the Bay Area. We have these monthly events: Secular Family Day (First Sunday) Book Club (First Tuesday, Ceres) Drinking Skeptically (Third Friday, Miracle Mile) Ga …

This Meetup is a place to join others who are willing to question and challenge cherished dogmas of any stripe. Let's get together at a potluck, meet at a bar or a coffee shop, go hiking, you name it. Exchange ideas, news, share your success stories and get support from other free-thinking people. We're an "umbrella" for a few locations at once: SF, North, East, and South Bays, The Peninsula, and maybe more. Anybody brave enough to organize events in any of those areas is welcome to become an as …

You thought I was going to say "Because the bible says so"... NOPE!!! What is science? Good science includes evidence that is testable, demonstrable, observable, measurable, repeatable, etc. So why do we insist on holding onto hypothesis like evolution when all we ever observe or demonstrate prove evolution is impossible. You won't find anybody saying "because the bible says so" in this discussion unless it comes from an evolutionist! lol No, here Young Earth Creationists pose hard facts already …

The Center for Inquiry is a transnational organziation whose purpose is to promote and defend reason, science, and freedom of inquiry in all areas of human endeavor. It encourages evidence-based inquiry into science, pseudoscience, medicine and health, religion, ethics, secularism, and society. The San Francisco Center for Inquiry engages the local community in support of those aims by sponsoring events and providing outreach. Our website is http://centerforinquiry.net/sf Events that may be of i …

Let's meet other Brights, have some fun, and at the same time achieve something worthwhile! Besides enjoying the camaraderie, we will gather to put some of our ideas into motion - try to make some changes in our locale (e.g., in schools, libraries, and other civic institutions). The hub of the international internet constituency of Brights is in Sacramento. So, because of the locale, we have an opportunity to also work in sync with Brights Central to develop models for other groups Brights …

Some things we will do is watch Athiest/Agnostic videos and have discussions. Every one is welcome to bring topics. The meeting is offered weekly, Noon to 1:30. No labels needed here. Just share what you believe and feel. Bring your curiosity. We will explore together, thoughts of non-believe. Start writing down your questions and what you want to share, if you like. ~Charles

This will meet every three weeks, Teresa will channel the Ascended Master Mary Magdalene and members are welcome to ask questions. In past conversations Mary has provided healing and meditation techniques. A $20.00 donation is appreciated. All who experience the growing energy of Mary Magdalene are amazed, below are just a few testimonies! "I have been present at several sessions when Teresa Proctor is channeling Mary Magdalene. First time, I kept my skeptical mind active, and after awhile, I f …

This is a group for those in the Sacramento area who like to discuss politics and philosophy. We have all had different experiences in life, but we always find that political issues are very relevant to our lives and we want to discuss these issues with others. These days, political discussions are sometimes constructive, but unfortunately they often become hostile when people with differing views are in the same room. It is important for us all to hear views other than our own from time to time …

We are interested in the scientific study of the UFO phenomenon, also known as UAPs (Unidentified Arial Phenomenon). This is a group for those who are interested in sharing their experiences and for those who may be trying to find answers, not just "true believers", but anyone who may like to discuss the possibility of unexplained arial phenomenon and their possible origins. This group is for the open minded and the skeptic alike and is lead by a current Chief Investigator of an international or …

The purpose of this MeetUp group is to provide information about upcoming events related to the Ohlone College Psychology Department. Please join if you would like to keep up on events related to the Psychology Club Speaker Series, the Psychology Department itself, and/or psychology and science related activities in and around the Bay Area.

Desi Rationalists This is a group on rationality and how we incorporate it in our day to day lives as well as in our thinking. WHY DESI (Indian, (also includes-) of Indian origin)? Higher chances meeting people with similar experiences as yourself, Cultural relatability, Easy to organize discussions concerning India, and another parameter to restrict the size of this group if it ever grows big:)- This group will be suitable to you - - If you are either Indian or have Indian roots that have had a …