Formal Organizations

These organizations are very well-established and are formal organizations. They have a long history of member involvement have regularly scheduled activities for members and guests alike.

The Fellowship of Reason

Home Page: http://www.fellowshipofreason.com/
Calendar: http://www.fellowshipofreason.com/calendar.htm
Description:

The Fellowship of Reason ("FOR") is a reason-based ethical community; that is, a group of people united by the idea that reason provides the best guide for understanding reality and living the best life possible. FOR differs from faith-based organizations in that we believe each individual's purpose and success in life are derived from, and ultimately determined by, the individual - not a supernatural authority.

Is the Fellowship of Reason for You?

Are you interested in ideas?

Are you interested in continuing to learn?

Do you believe that personal happiness and well-being should be the cornerstones of any ethical system?

Do you believe that reason, rather than faith, is the best guide to living?

Are you interested in friendships based on these ideas?

Do you know what you want out of life, or are you on a quest to find out?

If you answered "Yes!" to these questions, then the Fellowship of Reason is for you!

The Atlanta Freethought Society

Home Page: http://www.atlantafreethought.org
Calendar: http://www.atlantafreethought.org/activities/
Description:

The Atlanta Freethought Society is a non-profit educational organization that exists to provide a community for non-theists in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area through educational, advocacy, and social activities.

We are Atlanta's non-theist organization for atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, secular humanists, skeptics, rationalists, brights, or those otherwise self-identified as non-religious.

The Humanists of Georgia Association

Home Page: http://www.georgiahumanists.org
Calendar: http://www.geocities.com/gahumanists/meetings.htm
Description:

Humanism affirms the inherent dignity and worth of every human being, and asserts that persons are responsible for the realization of their aspirations and that they have within themselves the power of achieving them. Humanism is free from any belief in the supernatural and is dedicated to the search for meaning and values for individuals on this earth through reliance on intelligence and the scientific method, democracy, and social sympathy. Humanism contends that human beings are a part of nature, that they have emerged as a result of continuous evolutionary process and that all their values -- religious, ethical, political and social -- have their source in human experience and are the product of their culture.

The Humanists of Georgia is a membership organization dedicated to building a socially nurturing and intellectually stimulating Humanist community. The Humanists of Georgia strives to achieve its goals through public advocacy projects, social concerns programs, community outreach programs, and watchdog activities.

Please visit their web sites to learn more about them. They try to coordinate their activities such that they do not overlap. That way, people can have a community of friends to enjoy some time with each Sunday, and also during the week or on Saturday sometimes.

Informal Groups

In addition to the formal organizations, there are several new groups popping up on the internet in Meetup.com, Facebook, and on MySpace. Here are links to those groups:

The Atlanta Atheists Meetup

Home Page: http://atheists.meetup.com/590/
Calendar: http://atheists.meetup.com/590/calendar/
Description:

To bring together atheists, agnostics and other freethinkers. What with this nation leaning towards becoming more religious, those of us who reject religion need to organize and combine our strengths. Even in a society that is supposed to be open and accepting, all too often we have to keep our atheism under wraps lest we be made pariahs.

21st Century Humanism Meetup

Home Page: http://humanism.meetup.com/168
Calendar: http://humanism.meetup.com/168/calendar/
Description:

We are devoted to maintaining a continuing dialog between Humanists, Atheists, Freethinkers, Agnostics, and other people who believe in the basic goodness of human nature without supernaturalism.

21st Century Humanism fosters the preservation and growth of Humanism, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, separation of church and state, and the traditional Humanist values of reason, rationality, experience, and the scientific method in a post 9/11 world by examining the real problems experienced by humanists, agnostics, atheists, relativists, freethinkers, rationalists, skeptics, and others.

The Metro-Atlanta Brights and Freethinkers Meetup

Home Page: http://brights.meetup.com/282/
Calendar: http://brights.meetup.com/282/calendar/
Description:

Our group is dedicated to helping free people from their irrational beliefs and providing aid and community for those who have been enlightened and their families. All are welcome to join with us: agnostics, atheists, brights, freethinkers, humanists, naturalists, non-theists, skeptics, and open believers.

Read more at: http://brights.meetup.com/282/about/

The Peachtree Freethinkers MySpace Group

Home Page: http://www.myspace.com/103227615
Description:

This is a new group in the Atlanta area to network those who are atheist, freethinkers, humanist, agnostic, or otherwise non-religious who are professional younger adults (18-54). Like with the general demographics of MySpace, most so far are in their 20's, 30's, and some 40's. This is not a singles group so couples are also welcome. We are not trying to replace any current non-theist group in Atlanta but to provide a venue for the void of activities targeted to a younger crowd.

Activities will be up to the members... social mixers, movies, dinners, cookouts, outdoor activities, ball games, cultural events, parties, etc...

The Evolution Meetup Club
Home Page: http://evolution.meetup.com/55/
Calendar: http://evolution.meetup.com/55/calendar/
Description:

Evolution is an amazing concept that provides an accurate and big picture explanation for why things are the way they are. I was an anthropology-biology (essentially evolution) major in undergrad I love talking about it (particularly the philosophical aspects). If enjoy talking evolution as well then join this club and we'll find fun ways to meet up and talk about whatever evolutionary ideas that spark our interests.

The Atlanta Humanists

Home Page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18719424192
Description:

Are you tired of religious dogma? But, do you still recognize the need and the joy of getting together for social gatherings with your fellow citizens? Do you base your worldview on science, reason, and evidence? And, do you enjoy being compassionate and friendly to your fellow human beings? Do you prefer to focus on what unites you to others, rather than what makes you different? Do you tend to agree with atheists and agnostics in their view of religion, but feel like those labels don't really speak to what you do believe in, and you'd rather point to what you do indeed believe, rather than simply what you don't believe?

If so, you may be a Humanist!
"Humanism is a progressive lifestance that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead meaningful, ethical lives capable of adding to the greater good of humanity." -- American Humanist Association

The Atlanta Interfaith and Nonfaith Service Association

Home Page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6223179383
Description:

There are many interfaith organizations that promote community service. There are also a few community service organizations for people who do not profess any particular faith.

What we don't have is a group that brings the two sides together for a common goal of serving others in the community. We need this at this time when the world appears divided across not only many different faiths, but also between those who profess faith and those who are secular. Media reports paint a picture of an America that is divided between "God-fearing religionists" and "God-denying secularists".

While we have different philosophical outlooks, there are a great many things we all have in common and behind which we can rally. Thus, the primary mission of this group will be for us to set aside any philosophical or theological differences and come together to engage in community service projects that serve others.