
About us
Formerly The Humanist Association of San Diego
We have been building community without supernaturalism since 1970 and now we are revamping, revitalizing, and relaunching.
We're San Diego's freethinking community—atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, and anyone who finds the God question irrelevant to living an ethical, fulfilling life.
What We Offer: Monthly speaker series • Outdoor adventures • Philosophy discussions • Volunteer service • Social events • Regional conferences
Who Should Join: You if you want to connect with like-minded neighbors, engage in meaningful conversation, make a difference in our community, and celebrate life's milestones—all grounded in reason and compassion rather than supernatural belief.
We've been San Diego's home for humanism since 1970. Whether you're a lifelong humanist or just curious about secular community, you're welcome here.
First time? Come to our First Friday Social—low key, newcomer-friendly, and always welcoming.
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Humanity’s Debt to Africa
·OnlineOnlineOn Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT/6:00 PM EDT, the Freethought Society and the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara will host professor of anthropology David Orenstein, presenting “Humanity’s Debt to Africa:Evolution, Humanism, and the Legacy of 8 Million Years of African Descent.”
Orenstein will take the audience on a journey through the evolutionary process using a powerful slideshow filled withscientific facts, an overview of the scientists who confirmed those facts, and information that viewers will be able toconvey easily should social conversations demand a defense of evolution. The link to view this event is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88193881833
About our speaker:
Dr. David I. Orenstein is Department Chairperson and a tenured full professor of anthropology at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York. He has been affiliated with the American Humanist Association (AHA) for more than a decade and now serves on its Board of Directors. Dr. Orenstein serves on the Smithsonian Institute, Hall of Human Origins Broader Social Impacts Committee Board. He has taught human evolution, primatology, science history, and science advocacy. He is also the author of three books. In addition, Dr. Orenstein served as the AHA representative to the United Nations for five years, and is an ordained Humanist Clergy. He is a happy freethinker who believes life is best lived with reason and joy for the human condition.
This event is free and open to the public.3 attendees
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