Finding a community of [mostly] like-minded folks. Making some new friends!

I like the fact that people are much more thoughtful and kind on this site. People don't always agree, but they don't belittle each other. Strangely enough, the ones who don't "believe", are the kindest and most thoughtful and don't judge others for their differences. They embrace them and I think that is just wonderful!

Yup. I recently joined two missionary kid (MK) Facebook pages, with one of them for liberal MKs only.

No matter what, religion kept coming up, with Bible quotes to justify everything, so I became annoyed and stopped posting there.
One of my former Morehead State U. prof colleagues posted the link to this website.

talking openly with people of similar beliefs ie a lot more in common.

It's a quality reminder that we're not alone.

To interact with liked minded, open minded, freethinking people.

Contact with other thinking people.

Like-minded people! I was alone before, if not for this site, I'd still be alone. Thought provoking posts, smart, witty, and humorous conversations.

Casual hook ups! Of course.

I am planning to make friends for life. Get my old Mojo back. It is a large horizon.

Honestly? Confirmational bias. And what you said. I find it very gratifying to come here and confirm that I'm not squirrel-brained. Well, not completely, squirrel-brained, anyway.

I agree with you and I also met one person IRL.

Community.

I really enjoy the interaction with a bunch of smart,thoughtful people. So many different concepts, well thought out solutions and really thought provoking questions.