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 …

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

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 …

This meetup group was created to add additional features to our already functioning group on facebook. You can get there by going to https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandiegoskeptics/  That is where we post articles and have online discussion and where we currently have 276 members. We meet on the 1st and 3ird Thursday of every month at a pub or for movie nights at a home with a large projector screen. We also do hiking, parties and other events. Our group tends to skew younger than other group …

IEAA functions as a community for non-theists. We welcome atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, brights, skeptics and secular humanists of all ages from Riverside, San Bernardino, Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Corona, Temecula, Murrietta, Perris, Sun City, Lake Elsinore, Yucaipa, and Apple Valley. Our primary goal is to give all freethinkers a sense of community that might otherwise be missing in their lives. In addition we strive to educate the public about the positive values of non-theism …

Scientists, educators, science communicators, scientific skeptics, and Fans of the Genre get together once a month for monthly Science & Suds pub nights and occasional science-theme adventures, such as our Skeptics in the Jeep trips. If you prefer the value of what we know to the false promise of Magic We Wish Were True, then come on down and tip a glass with us.

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 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 …

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 …

Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. SDARI is an educational and investigative organization which advocates the application of scientific method and open rational inquiry to extraordinary claims of all kinds. Many irrational beliefs and untested claims are promulgated in the San Diego, California area. A goal of SDARI is to supply the public with the scientific facts in these matters, thereby providing …

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 …

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, …

San Diego Transhumanists is a place for forward-thinking individuals, whether or not they identify as transhumanists, singularitarians, skeptics, futurists or any other label. All reason-responsive people are welcome. The aim of the group is to foster a community of intellectual and personal growth for its members. The following topics are of particular relevance: 1) Discussing the future of humanity and sentient life. 2) Developing a broader awareness of the current state of the world, and wh …

This is a free thinking group focused on discussing topics related to skepticism, atheism, agnosticism, humanism and related topics. The emphasis will be on critical thinking and tolerance for different viewpoints. Getting involved in social activities and political activism are also possibilities if desired by group members. Bring issues that you care about and bring an open mind. The group will be facilitated to ensure that the thinking is critical but that people are not criticized for their …

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.

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 …

The Humanist Association of San Diego Humanism in San Diego Since 1970 Welcome to the Humanist Association of San Diego (HASD's) Meetup page. The Humanist Association is a dynamic organization offering freethought fellowship, advocacy, and educational programs and events. The Humanist Association of San Diego is a dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of Secular Humanism, the philosophy of Free Thought, and Humanist Community building. What we do: We offer a biweekly guided discussion group …

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 …

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 - …

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 …

This meet-up will change the way you look at the Human Condition, and at Your Individual Situation. This meet-up will explore the ''Why'', the ''What'', the ''Where'', the ''Who'', and the ''How the Heck do we Get Out of this Mess''. We will explore how the Individual and the Community-at-Large interact currently, and we will explore ideas regarding how the Individual and the Community-at-Large can modify that interaction to produce a more Thriving, Life-Sustaining, and Peaceful Society. If that …

Americans have more religious freedom than any people in world history. We can choose what to believe; what to teach our children; how, where and when to worship; which causes to give money to; or even whether we want to get involved with religion at all. We have the separation of church and state to thank for this broadly based freedom. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion; or prohibiting the free exercise thereof …