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 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 …

Meet other local atheists, freethinkers and heathens. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, and make new friends. We gladly welcome humanists, agnostics, or anyone else with a healthy dose of logic, skepticism, and critical thinking. We look forward to lively and diverse discussions. Whether you prefer socializing at a bar, meeting at a local restaurant, or planning events, you'll find a place where you fit in at the Greensboro Atheist Organization. We welcome all non-believers within the …

http://www.godlesscolumbia.org/ We're a fun, growing group that likes stimulating conversations about topics of interest to freethinkers; such as philosophy, politics, and science. We also like bowling, ice cream, and movies; not necessarily in that order. :) We welcome new members and always enjoy seeing new faces! If you want to spend time with new friends who don't think there's anything wrong with you if you dont have a strong belief in the supernatural, this is the Meetup for you.

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.