This group unlike other local atheist groups do not have a hidden political and/or philosophical agenda. The members of this group recognize that all fundamentalist beliefs (political, philosophical, religious, and cultural) can be detrimental to a f…

The DC Objectivist Salon is a group of individuals in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to the serious study and practical application of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. Founded in late 2005, the Salon began monthly meetings in January of…

We endeavor to spread the message that atheists are friendly, ethical, and decent people; raise awareness that atheists are not a cringing minority; encourage rational discussion about religion, faith, ethics, and related subjects; and provide suppor…

“ I'm looking to meet some new people and get involved in some activities outside of my job :) ”

“ I am looking for like-minded politically left groups of people who are interested in political activism, poetry, travel, hiking, camping, dancing, board games, women's issues, drumming, crafts, or theater. ”

“ Hi, I am a dentist by profession and an amateur musician. I play classical guitar and bass for a jazz band. Born and raised in Tampa, Fl. Never thought I'd be up here! ”

“ Looking for open minded, freethinking folks to share ideas and discussion. ”

“ I’m a materialist (scientific, historical, dialectical but not consumer). I don’t believe in any form of religion, spirituality or metaphysics. I’m fond of Wittgenstein’s analytic philosophy and various existentialists. ”

“ I am scientist by profession, currently working in Frederick. Let me know if any of you are from Frederick. May be we can meet some time. ”

“ 25 SWF in search of friends in the NoVA area. ”

“ GMU Ph.D. student. ”

“ I work part-time as a software engineer in the web technologies division of an information security firm, and I'm a full-time student working towards my B.A. in mathematics with computer science minor at GMU. ”

“ After reading about Bobby Jindall and ID, I've decided it's time to make some noise. And that this group is for women is bonus... no god, and no testosterone... ”

“ Hi! I'm going through a divorce so I'm sort of transitiony right now and I figure meetup.com would be a good thing for me to try. I've been godless since 1999 and Richard Dawkins is my hero. I look forward to good friends and good conversations. ”

“ Hello, my name is Arnold, and I've been an atheist since 2005. I am planning on going back to school this fall to finish my Electrical Engineering Degree. ”

“ I am a residential and commercial Real Estate Broker. My office is licensed in VA, DC and MD. Call me me if you are planning to sell, buy a property. Also, I 'm A Fairfax court appointed Marriage Celebrant performing secular weddings in Virginia. ”

“ I live 1 mile from the McLean border and look forward to meeting some new friends to check out local restaurants with. ”

“ I Love learning languages. Would like to meet others interested in conversation and reading. ”

“ I'm Michael, a retired international energy consultant, 60 y.o. Married 30 years to Linda, with 3 very bright daughters, the youngest still a senior in HS. ”

“ Die hard Atheist, Liberal in Social issues, Sociologist, MBA. My blog: http://Brasilmagic.wordpress/ ”

“ Hi, I work for the federal government where I use GIS and remote sensing. I'm also in graduate school for geography. I'd like to meet others who are using GIS for various applications so we can chat/network/shoot the breeze. ”

“ Glad to have a place to be an atheist AND a feminist. ”

“ I'm an artist, writer, dancer and musician currently disguised as a mortgage fraud investigator and law student. I'd like to meet fellow artists. ”

“ I'd like to be part of an atheist or brights or freethinkers or any of the above topics meetup in Shepherdstown, WV. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ??? I am currently active in the Freethinkers Meetup that mets in Hagerstown. We use the Atheist Meetup site. Join us, Sarah. 8/27 at 7 pm We go by the new name of Unicorn Literay Group. Wash. Co Library. ”

“ I love visual arts and will support any new art related meetup in DC Metro Area; oil painting, drawing, movies (horror, thriller, drama, black comedy). I also enjoy blues and spanish music. ”

“ Hey, I just moved to D.C. going back to school for Law and Society @ American...I am looking to meet people interested in any or all of the following: surfing, snowboarding, civil libertarianism, separation of church/state issues/humanism/atheism... ”

“ I want local Newly Single Meetups because losing a life partner rocks your world, and it might help to be with other people in the same situation. ”

“ My focus is on building community with individuals interested in secular humanism and the danger of religious dogma. I am deeply concerned about the bias in our culture toward supernatural religious belief and would like to find common ground. ”

“ Dale and I are the proud parents of Copper and Lucy, our wonderful Iggy brats. ”

“ I am a third generation Jewish atheist, so this never presented a problem for me. I am also a member of Americans for the Separation of Church and State, the ACLU, Planned Parenthood. A Red Diaper baby. Not my phrase, but I wish I could claim i ”

“ Hello. My name is Sheena. I'm looking forward to meeting other female atheists in the DC Metro area. I live in Silver Spring, work at UMUC, enjoy running, and love meeting new people and being exposed to new ideas. ”

“ Atheism and Movies.. Why didn't I think of that. ”

“ I'm Dave. I've been a recovering Catholic for 30 yrs, finally picked up Richard Dawkins' "the god delusion" & realized that I'm pretty much a full blown athiest, for the sack of my SANITY, I need to meet like-minded people. This is a cry for help! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy sailing and the company of other people who share the interest. Also, I always need crew. ”

“ secular humanists ”

“ Hi - new to the area, moved here for work. I like the outdoors and am looking forward to discovering more of the area. My main passion is flat water kayaking. ”

“ I work at a university as a scientist and would like to make good friends in the party. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it provides an opportunity to meet new folks and share thoughts and information in a relaxed and comfortable setting. ”

“ Hello Folks, Just looking to meet some like minded people for some conversation, over a cup of coffee. ”

“ Just a regular atheist fella. ”

“ Hi all !!! I am 23 yrs male from Gaithersburg, MD. I am an extremely analytical individual so I think this group should be quite interesting. ”

“ Good to know you are around. The world is safer with you. ”