“ Looking for like minded individuals to hang with. ”

“ I'm studying Marketing minoring in Japanese and Physics. I take stock in science, logic, and facts. I have never understood why anyone would want to keep their eyes hidden under the veil of ignorance religion has to offer. ”

“ I'm passionate about experiencing all that life has to offer. I am not afraid to take risks. I'm genuine. I am truly interested in people of all walks of life and have a natural curiousity. I consider knowledge and learning to be the highest ideals. ”

“ I recently moved to Kalamazoo from Mobile, Alabama. I am looking for new friends that share similar interests. If you would like to know more about me, visit: http://www.myspace.com/brandyisageek ”

“ I am sick and tired of being hit over the head with the Bible. ”

“ Bonjour! J'étudie française et j'ai besoin de parler avec les gens qui aussi parlons française. Ma famille est française, mais ils ne parlent pas française. J?ai apprendre beaucoup ! A la prochain! Carolynne. ”

“ It's cloudy in Lansing, but I'm trying to stay "bright!" ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to be able to network with like-minded people so that together we can change the world! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people who share my beliefs in this heavily god based society. Want advice on how to deal with christian people without offending their religion while trying to share my views with them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn more about these subjects and others. I also want to socialize with other like-minded people. ”

“ I would like to gain conversational fluency in Esperanto and help others do the same. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other parents who are aethists. ”

“ I had heard good things about a Socrates Cafe Meetup in Lansing but didn't see one online ”

“ I'd like to know about any sketch comedy groups starting up in or aroudn jackson. I've taken improv classes at Improv Academy and Second City but I really like writing. ”

“ Hello! My name is Paul, and been in Freethought and Board Gaming groups on here (both now defunct). Gamers can also find me at kzooboardgamers@yahoogroups.com. Freethinkers, adiscuss@yahoogroups.com. ”

“ There aren't many people that I know of in my area that have a naturalistic view. I think I need to start reaching out and finding other people who hold to some kind of non-theistic viewpoint. ”

“ I live near out in the country near Olivet, Michigan. I work as a computer programmer in Charlotte. I'm 43 years old. I was a Christian until 1983, that's the year I realized that my religious beliefs were founded on superstition. ”

“ Male, 78, 6'2", #175, eyes blue, hair white.Lawyer, former association exec./lobbyist. Divorced, 3 children. Live alone on outskirts of E. Lansing. Collect jazz, avid reader (subscribe to 16 publications---at last count). Background includes plumber's he ”

“ Retired after 26 years with the State of Michigan. Six years in the US Army (1961-1967). Morality is doing what is right no matter what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told no matter what is right. ”

“ Hi, I am Hannah. I am busy a lot with work and such but I think that it would be cool to try to come and hang out sometime. I go to school now and am working. I just think it would be cool to meet people in the area, and this might be a way to doit? ”

“ 31 yr old female, Taoist/Libertarian. Long-term relationship. Profession: Network Admin and published poet. ”

“ I trust fact, research, and science. War was never started because of a scientific disagreement but every war that has ever been waged has been because of god or ala or zeus or whatever people dreamed up. And they say us atheists are evil hertics. ”

“ would like to see athiests come out of the closet, esp. in this conservative part of the country ”