The purpose of this meetup is to find open-minded people to have some great times and excellent conversations without the fundamentalist nonsense. "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." Thomas Jefferson

This group is a get together for people interested in skeptical inquiry, current events in science, church and state relations, and medicine. We support critical evaluation of alternative health modalities, conspiracy conjectures, and pseudoscience in general.

This group is inclusive of anyone who shares the beliefs of Humanism or Freethought.  Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be influenced by authority, tradition, or any dogma.  Humanism believes in the prmacy of human, rather than divine or supernatual matters. We hold a variety of meetups including coffee-shop social chats, book studies, lectures, movie viewing, invited speakers, bar hopping …

WNC Humanists is a community of individuals who believe that Humanism offers both a realistic and responsible guide to a happy life without having the supernatural as part of their philosophy. The purpose of this organization is its concern for the advancement of human existence on earth through a philosophy that assumes the responsibility of all human beings for their own actions and for conditions in their culture. In applying Humanistic values to daily living we can advance healthy and natura …

It is often difficult to find other atheists in the south. The purpose of this group is to bring atheists together and build a community of like-minded people for support, education and fun. All atheists, 18 and older, are welcome! If you are under 18, you may join the group if a parent is a member of the group.

WNC Atheists brings together people that find no evidence for the existence of any gods or deities. Are you an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, or freethinker? Then welcome aboard! (Please note: most information about the group, including the names of our members and the locations of some meetups, is kept private from non-members. Unfortunately, we live in a society where there are potentially negative consequences for being public about one's atheism.)