“ Just a Wofford student trying to find some like-minded people (read: atheists) to hang out with, discuss ideas with, eat Panera Bread with, whatever you feel like. ”

“ I'm ready to meet people with open minds about how they view the world and themselves. ”

“ I am an artist and I would really love to have a group where I can meet with other artists in the area. ”

“ My name is Bill and living in the "South" has it's challenges. I have met very few people who appreciate a lively discussion on "emotionally based" issues. "Quackwatch" and "James Randi" websites have been my only outlet. Like minded people wanted. ”

“ I'd like to meet some kindred non-spirits, some fellow naked apes. Okay, we can wear clothes if you want. Actually, after looking at some of you, I insist we do. ;0 ”

“ Would like to meet some like-minded people here in SC - we feel culturally surrounded by right-wing, fundamentalist strangers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I work in an insular environment all day and have no opportunity to meet people. i love games (and want to learn mah-jong), books, thrift stores and meeting similar minded people. ”

“ I think therefore I want to meet others that think so I don't get too bored. ”

“ I want to meet other people of like ideas. I am curious about who is out there. WHy not? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because if is fun to share ideas and concepts with differing and like minded opinions ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a free thinking person and would like to make friends with people of similar persuasion. ”

“ we must unite! :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a born again atheist and a scientist that has been disillusioned many times. ”

“ I would like to meet other "free thinkers" --which is particularly difficult in this area of the country. Having lived most of my adult life in the San Francisco area, I really miss the "freedom" to just be myself. ”

“ because most of my "critical thinking" friends only have internet bodies :) ”

“ Greenville and the Upstate can be hard places to live when you are not religious. ”

“ I would like to figure out how to bring rationality to this world before the religious majority causes the catastrophe they themselves predict. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Need some sense of comunity in this area ”

“ I think it is important to develop a social structure among those of us with similar beliefs. ”

“ visit www.STOPHepC.org to find out about support groups in the Upstate! Thanks, Be Well. ”

“ We're trying to organize an Upstate Redskins Fan Club. I found this on Yahoo Search. For now, about a dozen of us are meeting at Bailey's on Laurens Road to watch the games. We're even singing the fight song! Come out and join us! ”

“ I want local ACLU Meetups because I am interested in civil liberties. ”

“ I want local Atheists Meetups because some of my best friends are atheists and I'm agnostic. Also I'm a former fundie, I edited Leaving the Fold: Testimonies of Former Fundamentalists (Prometheus Books, 1995) ”

“ Andrew Kuharsky akuharsky@charter.net ”

“ I want local Atheists Meetups because I want to see and talk to likeminded people that have some sense of reason in the area. ”

“ I want local Atheists Meetups because I am curious to discuss other views. ”

“ I want local Atheists Meetups because I want to express what I can't to my friends and family. ”