This group is to provide atheists in DC with an opportunity to get to know each other. We don't necessarily have to talk about our deep philosophical thoughts on life (although we can if we want). It is simply a chill way to meet folks with a similar interest and have some organized fun in DC.

The Center for Inquiry–DC (CFI–DC) offers an opportunity to put your principles into practice by joining other rationalists to work for positive change in society. In addition, the D.C. Center sponsors social events for freethinkers as well as intellectual programming. CFI provides an ethical alternative to religious and paranormal worldviews. In this time of rising religiosity, anti-intellectualism and political turmoil on ethical issues, it is critical that rationalists and freethinkers join t …

We believe in raising our kids to be ethical and caring freethinkers and to teach them values of reason and compassion. We welcome families of humanists, atheists, freethinkers, skeptics. We recommend Dale McGowan's "Parenting Beyond Belief" (http://parentingbeyondbelief.com/).

This group is for any young couple interested in hanging out with other couples who are Fun, Kind, Outgoing and Open-Minded. My husband and I decided to start our own group after trying out many other meet-up groups and leaving each disappointed. Our goal is to meet other great couples and make REAL lasting friendships, not just networking (like those "other groups" do). There was an article in a recent Washingtonian that stated that married couples who had many couple friends reported having a …

A place where African American Humanists, Atheists, Agnostics, Skeptics, and all other non-believers of a Supreme Being(s) can meet and collaborate!

We're an activities group created specifically for singles who are non-believers (atheists), agnostics, secular humanists and others who have substantial doubts about what religion has to say. Our members are in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. We meet for happy hours, group dinners, wine tastings, comedy clubs, group trips, hiking, golf, skiing, and other events. We're not a debate group.  We are an activities group where singles can meet other singles of like-mind. If you describe yourse …

I am interested in meeting like-minded people in the area, but not so much in sitting around discussing religion. I thought we could get togther to attend fundraising events, do AIDS or cancer walks, and other good works. I'm trying to gauge interest and I'm open to suggestions!

We are as defined by http://the-brights.net. The word, bright, as we use it doesn't mean smart, intelligent, etc. So please don't try to join this group because you want to be around bright people. Brights are a particular type of atheist who strive to not believe but to understand.

We are a group of individuals who share a naturalistic worldview free of the supernatural and mystical. We believe in reason and science, wonder and community, compassion and respect. Please join us on Sunday 24 March 2013 at the Unitarian Universalist Church from 9AM-10:30 AM or 11AM-12:30 PM for our Vernal Equinox Celebration. We meet twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 333 Dubois Road from 7-9 PM for discussion, videos, and book discussion. In February we have our Freethought Film Fest …

Any individual who votes for a party engaged in voter suppression has forgotten the basic concept of democracy. The purpose of the group is to oppose any party that engages in this activity by providing correct information in place of misinformation and disinformation.

eet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism ========================================== ____________ http://www.wash.org/ _______________ ========================================== The Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) was incorporated in 1989 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization in Maryland. Our purpose is to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking, to provide a forum for humanists and others to ex …

Are you a member of the LGBTQ community who believes a person can be "Good without God"? Would you like to help build an LGBTQ community in Baltimore that values reason and compassion without regard to belief in the supernatural? We are the Baltimore Chapter of the LGBT Humanist Council (http://lgbthumanists.org/), a project of the American Humanist Association.  The LGBTQ Humanist Council of Baltimore is a forum for LGBTQ humanists from around the region to exchange ideas on local organizing, f …

Meet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism. Baltimore Secular Humanists has been meeting for over 15 years. BSH is a chapter of the Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH). We have a meeting on the second Sunday of each month. We have a presentation and discussion on a topic related to humanism, religious criticism, or current events. We also welcome skeptics about paranormal phenomena, and supporters of evolution. For …

The Baltimore Ethical Society is a humanistic religious fellowship. We focus on human lives and relationships and explore what it means to live ethically as individuals, family members, and participants in the larger community. We have no creeds and no doctrines, but we are united by our belief in the worth and dignity of each individual and our commitment to working together to create a more just, humane, and peaceful world. Visit our website at bmorethical.org .

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that …

The need for critical thinking skills and a humanistic outlook in our world is great. This is no less true in the Black community than in others. Many African Americans have been engulfed by religious irrationality, conned by self-serving "faith healers", and swayed by dogmatic revisionist historians. Many others, however, have escaped the oppression of such delusions, and live happy and upstanding lives free of superstition. African Americans for Humanism DC (AAH DC) exists to bring these secul …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joini …

Are you the sort of person who naturally asks a lot of questions? Even in your own head, and even about seemingly "obvious" stuff? Do you find yourself brimming with ideas that you'd like to discuss, but can't find anyone around to discuss them with? Are you also interested in understanding the viewpoints of others? If you answer "yes" to most of those questions, then this is the perfect group for you! Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, race, nationality, orientation, religious pra …

CFI–DC Secular Family Network is a casual discussion group for parents who would like to explore how to raise children outside of religious institutions. Children have the opportunity to get acquainted, play, and socialize while their moms/dads get together for good conversation and support. These events are organized by the Center for Inquiry–DC. http://www.centerforinquiry.net/dc All events are crosslisted with our main web page, Convio, Facebook, and other sites, so RSVPs on this site const …