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The Jacksonville Atheists Meetup Group

I think I can speak for most of us in saying that it is a pretty lonely experience being a non-theist in the bible belt.

Personally I would like to change that, and I think a meetup group is an important first step.

Let's talk about what it is to be an Atheist. How to promote Atheism as the moral high ground. How to debate theists without getting into a fistfight. How to inform xians that they subscribe to a polytheistic pagan religion, etc, etc.

One of the things I would like to accomplish this year is a public showing of "the God Who Wasn't There" by Brian Flemming in a church.

Location: Saint Johns, FL 32259 30.09-81.63 32259US
Founded: Sep 19, 2006
Member Fee: none
Rating: 5.0
Members: 92
Meetings: 20 so far
  • "It's a good start!! jackie
  • "To hear reason treated with enthusiasm, rather than disdain."Glen Davis

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Recent Meetings

Tue Apr 22, 7:00 PM
6 attended (est.) –
Tue Mar 25, 7:00 PM
7 attended (est.) – 5.0
Sun Feb 24, 11:30 AM
5 attended (est.) –

What's New?

  • Joined May 15, 2008

    "Good Day, Laura! Interested in meeting some fellow atheists in the area. I am just looking to share and listen to some ideas with like minded people. "

  • Joined May 14, 2008

    "I just wanted to come and remind ya'll that you're all going to Hell. Just kidding.....Former christian, consider myself an agnostic, and will take ideas over bible study anytime. I also plan to sneak Jesus-Fishes onto everyone's car. :)"

  • "Please take a moment and vote and comment. With enough support, it could air on Current tv. 45 years to deliver a letter Thanks, KenL"

  • Joined May 1, 2008

    "I'm a stay at home husband/father. I do not believe in gods of any sort and I detest organized religion. My wife is of a similar opinion and is also interested in what this group has to offer. "

  • Joined April 21, 2008

    "I'm an open-minded individual who is spiritual in a sense, but still have a tendency to favor atheism. I am looking to meet others who have similar beliefs and can have intelligent conversations with who will offer their support and intelliect."

  • Joined April 20, 2008

    "laura i will send you my personal info once i hear from you. i look forward to hearing from you soon. ron"

  • Joined April 12, 2008

    "i am desperatly seeking people who are of like mind and philosophical point of view. I feel like I am trapped under a heavy blanket of hyper-religious beliefs and have no one to discuss my own perspective with. "

  • "Some may have heard about the the Democratic state rep Monique Davis who blasted an Atheist (Rob Sherman) for opposing a million dollar state issued grant to preserve a baptist church. She was actually..."

  • "This just in from Curtis Wolf. Very serious. Urgent action needed! If this legislation is passed, the floodgates will be opened for allowing "the full range of scientific views" (i.e...."

  • Joined April 8, 2008

    "Hi, I am an atheist and would like to meet like-minded individuals. As a scientist, I am outraged at the thought that intelligent design be taught in our schools and that evolution is just a hypothesis. "

  • "Judgement Day: Intelligent Design on Trial A 2 hr docume"

  • Joined March 28, 2008

    "If you do not like who I am then, forget who I am. commonality of course."

  • "Penn & Teller have a series on Showtime called Bullsh*t! Seriously. If you haven't seen heard of it you are NUTS! Both Penn & Teller are atheists and they have done a couple episodes regarding..."

  • "www.jacksonvillefutu re.com This link will take you to the meetup group for Jacksonvilles Sustainable Future group. Also, our group is currently taking donation in order to purchase 200 books titled..."

  • "This is Part 1 of the movie called Zeitgeist which discusses how Jesus and the Bible are based on astrology and common myths. It's a great segment and a must watch!! http://www.youtub... ..."

  • Added by Ken on March 25, 2008

    "Protect Religious Liberty and Florida's No-Aid Provision VOTE NO on Dangerous Constitutional Proposals On Wednesday, March 26, the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission will vote on two proposals..."

  • Joined March 23, 2008

    "Hi, I'm Rocky, I like the idea and welcome a fresh change of conversation about the subject. Which panera are you meeting at?"

  • Joined March 22, 2008

    "I never felt so out of place. I am from NY- so I am not only an atheist but a "yankee" as well. I have to keep "quiet" about my beliefs about how the "church" and the people who attend are a brainwashed cult. I feel like I am in a different country"

  • "Separation of Church and State at Issue in Florida! Freethinkers, perhaps more than anybody, know how essential it is to preserve the wall of separation between Church and State. This just in..."

  • "Danielle, as our group slowly evolves, I think its main purpose is emerging as a venue to let other atheists out there know that they are not alone...not by a long shot."

  • Joined March 17, 2008

    "I like to think of myself as a person of reason and religion just doesn't sound reasonable to me. I'd like to meet others who feel this way and be able to bounce ideas off of them and have them bounce ideas off of me."

  • Joined March 17, 2008

    "Hi, my name is Teri and I'm interested in meeting other like-minded individuals in my area. I don't know too many atheists around here considering there are more churches than schools.."

  • "I feel like a stalker since I just wrote you on myspace before coming on here. But hi! Oh and you are being watched-lol"

  • Joined March 3, 2008

    "I really don't know many other atheists so I am looking forward to meeting other like minded people!"

  • Joined February 16, 2008

    "My name is William, and for quite some time I have been a complacent catholic. Recently, though, I have found through many sources that the teachings of the word of god, tend to contradict. I wish to learn more, and I offer mature dialouge/opinions."

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