“ Wouldn't it be nice if we could somehow find a way to be respected by politicians and/or be accepted into politics, to be able to defend our cause? Meet-up could be the vehicle as the netroots and their blogs, have shown in promoting their cause. ”

“ I've enjoyed the podcasts of his talks. ”

“ Hi. I'm a member of several Twin Cities secular organizations, a computer programmer and former engineer. ”

“ Because the belief in god is just.... absurd. ”

“ Hello. I am an ESL teacher and I love studying languages and linguistics. Farsi started as an interest and has now gotten out of hand--I want to learn it! I'm excited to practice my limited Farsi. ”

“ Trying to expand my contacts with Twin Cities and Minnesota atheists so I have more non-believers to share ideas with. In these times we have to join our voices to be heard above the wails and curses of the fearful deist fundamentalists. ”

“ Inactive member??? OK, I guess I've been a bad athiest...or maybe just a busy dad. Any other Beagle owners out there? ”

“ Beside being an inveterate loafer and the fact that I would kill Jerry Falwell's pretend God, for The perfect loaf of French bread (or just for fun); I can't imagine anything about myself that would be of any interest to anyone, except my mother. ”

“ I'm a male, age 56, attorney, divorced with girlfriend, two adult children, work in Uptown area, live in Plymouth ”

“ I'm the co-founder and first president (1984) of the Twin Cities Chapter of American Atheists, which became Minnesota Atheists (MNA) in 1991. I'm a former president of MNA and am currently their public relations representative and newsletter editor. ”

“ I enjoy intelligent and lively conversation and considering i spend most of my time at work or the gym, you might say i'm dying to talk about something more substantial than if the Twins will make the World Series. And no I don't proof read. ”

“ Just an oddity from the twin cities area ”

“ Hi, I'm going to be a sophomore at Saint John's University, and I am majoring in History and Political Science. ”

“ Ah! Yes! The World!! ”

“ Graduated from Northwestern College with degree in Bible (and sociology and journalism); worked for Billy Graham. Became atheist as I realized the Bible is unlikely true, and science and reason provide much better answers to life's questions. ”

“ anoka county...homeschooler... ”

“ Atheist since I was 14. Twin Cities since December 2003. ”

“ As members of MN Atheists, we want to say greetings to all at The Twin Cities Atheists Meetup Group! My family is looking forward to meeting and associating with rational human Beings. We have great experiences with MNA and look forward to meetups. ”

“ AKA Mu-Chao... has anyone actually met anyone yet? ”

“ Just a 15yr old Atheist that understands alot more than the average Atheist. I'm smart but I don't consider myself a boring guy and have a great life, it just doesn't get shackled up in the holds of religion =] ”

“ I am Dj Angel, I do not consider myself an atheists persia, however, all my friends do. I am a firm supporter of freethinking, I enjoy opening the door to those holding bibles to have a little chat. I love the looks I get after meeting is over. ”

“ I LOVE Minnesota Camping!! ”

“ I'm interested in alternative energy (solar/wind), portable/mobile amateur radio, Linux and lots of other things... - KC0TFB ”

“ B.S. Math ”

“ Religion, bad. Music, good. ”

“ Hi...Moved here from North Carolina. Want to make friends and see the state. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my Gracie is an only child, and she LOVES to play with other dogs. It would be wonderful if she could have play dates with other dogs, preferably in Anoka Co./north metro. ”

“ Toby, a registered Bright, wants to form a Brights Local Group in the Twin Cities. Contact him at bright5555@charter.net. See also www.the-brights.net and www.naturalism.org. Aspiring philosophers and ethicists should check www.socratescafemn.org. ”

“ Surprised to see that there isn't an active meetup as yet, just showing my support. ”

“ Looking to meet some new people. I will be going to grad school at the U of M in sep 08. ”

“ I teach English as a Second Language and I love to meet/talk to new people! ”

“ I am a Computer Scientist interested in Philosophy, and would like to meet new people who are interested in it as well. ”

“ feminism is radical and so am i ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love classical music and need to be among other people who love it. ”

“ Looking to expand my social network, more specifically make new friends who are more like myslef in terms of world view. I've found it very difficult in the past to find other young people who think critically regarding spirtuallity and religon. ”

“ Hello, I'm Caroline from SSP and would like to meet people who aren't telling me every five seconds I'm going to burn in Hell for not following their silly views! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because for me it is a way to explore a new culture and view on the world I live in. ”

“ I believe in nothing and I am open to exploring new ways of being with my heart and mind, with my intuition and my intellect. ”

“ I'm Rick Schauer, I want honest, transparent government. ”

“ we're longtime atheists and things are a bit rough right now...at this point we'd be happy just to get through an entire conversation without hearing about someone's "faith journey" or their guardian angel...not too much to ask, right? ”

“ Hi there. My name is Jason and I live in Farmington, MN, although I am native to CT. I am the youngest of three brothers, and the only open atheist in my family. I sometimes post comments on blogsites as "Jahrta." ”

“ http://dubiositysite.blogspot.com ”

“ It would be great to discuss books with a smart group of women. ”

“ I've become increasingly interested in sharing ideals and opinions with like-minded individuals. I feel we have much to learn from one another and I hope to be part of that relation in a positive manner. ”