The Orange County Atheists Meetup Group

"I'm 30 years old, bi-racial, and have been a non-believer since age 12 or 13. I rarely get to meet people who aren't believers. I'd like to meet and speak with people who understand that atheism isn't a bad thing. "

"Announcing a new meeting for The Orange County Atheists Meetup Group! What: Start the Summer Meetup When: Thursday, May 29, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come:..."

"Hello, my name is Debra Wehrly, And I have always considered myself a humanist at heart. I would like the opportunity to meet other like-minded people for friendship and for exchanging ideas."

"Recently moved to LA (Studio City) from NYC, interested in meeting like-minded people."

"I have been an atheist for over 30 years. I am a member of AAI and attended the last International meeting. There I had the good fortune to meet, Richard Dawkins, Chris Hitchenson, Sam Harris, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, among others. "

"Hi, Yara! It was great to sit across from you at the meetup on Wed. night. I look forward to seeing you again at the next one!"

"Hi! I'd like to thank all the people and newbies that showed up last night--it made for an interesting and lively meetup. I'd appreciate hearing from all the new people what they thought of the get-together..."

"Hi. I'm interested in in meeting other "freethinkers" which is a nice term I see is being used to describe atheists/agnostics. I am agnostic and firm in my beliefs. I want to see the rejection of religion increase in America."

"Is that the glacier near Juneau? Looks similar to one I have visited, but I guess they all look alike."

"May the peace and warmth of FSM be with you."

"Hi, I've been a skeptic of religion my entire life. I had more questions than the Sunday School teacher could answer back then. I'm an Atheist. Now that Christian organizations are so powerful in US politics I want to see non-believers organize."

"Mary - would you like me to announce your meeting to my other skeptics??? itI have about 60 on the email list but only 3 or 4 will probably come - "

"I find most religions to be rather laughable. The fact that people take it seriously simultaneously intrigues me and appalls me. I do not, however, proselytize. I would be no better than them if I did. Anyway, I'd like to meet other Atheists."

"Hello, I would like to join because I was formerly a very religious person and I don't know anyone other than my husband who thinks like me! I am looking forward to meeting openminded people in the OC."

"I've got my reservation for next Monday's (April 7, 2008) program with Barry Lynn speaking at the O.C. Americans United gathering at...St. Mark's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach - Who-all else..."

"hey, please let me know when there's a meeting, new to OC and skepticism, but it's changed my life and psychology. chris@hollywoodbypho ne.com"

"New to the area. Interested in broadening my community with others of like minds."

"Having cruised about this particulr group I noted tht there are 104 members and yet the meetups had only a few attendee's. There also don't seem to be any new meeting scheduled anyone know why? What's..."

"Just looking for a group that values these ideals (atheism/skepticism) to meet with in real life for discussions etc."

"my name is Antonio and I've been passionate and active in the atheist community for some time now. I want to get to know my brothers and sisters in OC."

"My name is Alyssa. I've been a skeptic all my life, but I have been a conscious atheist for the last 5 years. I'm just looking for other people with similar views to connect with."

"Hello, I was born into a very conservative Pentecostal Christian Family. I lead an Evangelical Christian group in college. Shortly after graduation I entered a period of intense study and soul searching and found I no longer believe any of it."

"Hi, My name is Vin Pinnone. I'm a Freethinker and would like to meet like-minded folks."

"Hi, my name is Francis Allen. I'm a philosophy major about to transfer to a local university and I'd love to get involved in local secular humanist groups. I love debate and discussion, and I'd like to start making a larger difference in my community"

"I'm interested in this group if it's within driving distance for me as I now do little night driving. I'm 80 and widowed in the last couple of years. I live in La Habra Heights so would especially appreciate a ride if that would be at all possible."