Atheism 101: Are there atheism groups in Minneapolis?

July 14, 10:14 AMMinneapolis Atheism ExaminerD. A. Ross

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Photo courtesy of Dee Dacera-Ross: MNAtheists.org marching in the 2009 Pride Parade

You finally made it. You are here. Welcome. Now what? Being a newcomer to atheism can certainly make one feel a little like an outsider, especially if friends and family are of a different mindset. Whether you are a lapsed Catholic, recently found your way to Richard Dawkins, or were never able to find answers to those questions that just, well, have no answers, there are several organizations in the Twin Cities where you can find like-minded people. Let us get you started.

Minnesota Atheists. Founded in 1991, Minnesota Atheists is the largest and oldest atheist organization in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota Atheists holds regular monthly meetings, sends out newsletters, produces a local access television program and even sponsors local events and meetings, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. The Minnesota Atheists made a big show of support at this year’s Gay Pride Parade, which was a great example of a minority supporting another minority. There is a fee to join the organization, but the Website also gives out plenty of information pro bono.

Humanists of Minnesota. Humanists of Minnesota are a group of atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, philosophers and advocates for the separation between Church & State. Humanists feel the best way to live life is through critical thinking, rational thought, compassion and knowledge of the world. Like the MN Atheists, Humanists of Minnesota also hold regular meetings, the dates of which you can find on their Website.

If you are a social network junkie (who isn’t, these days?), you can find these groups – as well as plenty of others – online, where you are free to discuss your beliefs from the comfort of your ergonomic chair or balance ball. Search Facebook, Myspace, and the like and you will be well on your way to making new freethinking friends.

Just know that you are definitely not alone – well, within our community. The universe, however, is a different story … .