“ Former actress/singer/producer, writer/journalist, then playwright. After my recent divorce my first objective is to get back in touch with humanity. ”

“ I would love to talk about philosophy because most people don't enjoy talking about such issues ”

“ 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 would like to meet other individuals with similar interests. I am currently looking for groups regarding agnosticism, jewelry making an history. ”

“ I would like to meet people interested in atheism, skepticism and/or riding Harleys and having fun. To learn and discuss and share and have like-minded friendships. ”

“ http://profiles.yahoo.com/wiltonman ”

“ Hello all!! I believe that if I can join this group I can share my experiences with other people in this group who love living "life" to the fullest, plus I love meeting new people! I also love dancing and being ONE with nature and going camping! ”

“ Hi. I took on the Washington ONE.org Meetup! There is so much we can DO for Africa when we work together. Please feel free to join our group: http://onedotorg.meetup.com/4/ You can also check out the main site at: www.one.org ”

“ I immigrated from Holland, where Humanism has many followers. I look forward to meeting others who think more or less along the same lines. I am a Senior, living in Greenbelt. I prefer meeting in the afternoon, since my night-driving is limited. ”

“ My wife and I recently separated. We follow different paths. After reading some great spiritual books lately my paths have taken a turn towards Zen Buddhism, sukha, deep & lasting happiness, religious freedom, and deep commitment to my two kids. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I'm a curmudgeon. My late husband, Chris, and I used to discuss philosophy,ethics etc. as it applied to existence in general, the world situation, the nature of reality. As a Zen practitioner, I like the gap between thought and no-thought. Marci ”

“ Persons willing to identify themselves as skeptics are rare and it would be intellectually exciting to meet with a group willing to share that label and views. ”

“ Michael Cortese, a damn near 40 year-old writer, graphic artist, philosophy baccalaureate, ordained SubGenius minister, guerilla video maker, evangelical atheist, skeptic and journeyman asshole is the owner and proprietor of www.mykeru.com. ”

“ Searching for people who are as interested in discussing such topics as I am. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is time for those of us who are freethinkers to have a more unified voice. Many of us feel we are alone, we are not, there are plenty of people who think for themselves. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to socialize ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it has been a while since I have been involved in philosophical discussions. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because represent my interests, culture, and identity. ”

“ Hi, I'm Beth, an avid book reader. I also brand new to the Baltimore area. I look forward to meeting all of you and reading new and re-discovered books. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to discuss ideas ”

“ I'd like to meet other diabetics in the area to share restaurant & recipe tips, go on walks, etc. ”

“ have lived in the DC area most of my life,a lot of it in Bethesda. I am a WJ graduate,class of '67 (that puts me in my late 50's). I have traveled abroad,love to try new restaurants and different types of food,movies, theater,I teach nursery school. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to meet new people, with "similiar" thoughts and have interesting conversations. ”

“ Just want to have fun! ”

“ Coversation and thought -- making and discovering meaing ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested to meet people who are interested in these topics. ”

“ I want local Philosophy Meetups because It is the grandest of all ventures for me. I question anything and everthing. By question...I mean the deepest kinds..the ones that are beyond the glossy covers of social makeups..the truly transcendent ones. ”

“ I want local Agnostic Meetups because I am a spiritual person but have no interest in organized religious groups. I am Pagan/Wiccan. I would like to meetup with people who share my views. ”

“ I want local Agnostic Meetups because I want to see that there are people of reason out there, otherwise, I might lose my sanity! I've been agnostic (borderline atheist) all my life. Hope to meet other parents to start an annual Darwin Day for kids. ”

“ I want local Philosophy Meetups because, why not? ”

“ I want local Philosophy Meetups because I am not sure if I exist. ”

“ I want local Humanism Meetups because I want to know more people who share my values. ”

“ I'm looking for others who share the same beliefs as myself. ”

“ Hi Folks- I am a humanist who is looking to get out and meet the rest of the group; share some food and fun, and maybe even do some good work. I would love to hear from current group members- Tell me what you all are all about! Thanks! -Julie ”