A community of Atheists, Freethinkers, Humanists, Rationalists, and Secularists deeply concerned with the preservation of our First Amendment protections against religious tyranny. The VA-MD-DC area is home to one of the largest populations of Atheists in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are scattered among over 20 diverse organizations with little interaction or coordination. Many individual Atheists are unaffiliated with any group and feel isolated. Given the current political climate and the rising tide of rabid christianism, there is a strong need for the non-religious to stand together as a visible community, with a combined voice and a common focus. (Beltway Atheists was founded by Jeff Wismer and Rick Wingrove.)
Tommy Joe's is a restaurant and sports bar in Bethesda, MD near the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Montgomery Lane. We are typically in the back right corner of the restaurant. (Look for the "meetup" tabletop sign.) If you don't drink, don't let that keep you from joining us!
Metro: Tommy Joe's is one block south of the Bethesda Metro Station on the red line. Read more
What members are saying
“ A great group of interesting, friendly people of all ages with no dreadful imaginary friends. ”
“ Good sense of community. ”
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