ETHICS & PHILOSOPHY are the topics at this friendly, five-year old group. In a circle, we discuss the question we voted on by email. If you love a good, impassioned yet respectful and rational conversation with like-minded people, join us!

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Humanism is: "An appeal to reason in contrast to revelation or religious authority as a means of finding out about the natural world and destiny of man, and also giving a grounding for morality. Humanist ethics is also distinguished by placing the end of moral action in the welfare of humanity rather than in fulfilling the will of God." - Oxford Companion to Philosophy Humanists, atheists, Brights, freethinkers - As secularists, we celebrate the virtues of rational thought, morality derived …

In my work as a clergyman, I find myself going back to the great philosophers constantly -- the Greeks -- e.g., Plato, Aristotle, the Romans -- e.g. Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, and any modern thinkers who thought is connected to the ancients. It occurs to me there may be others in the area who would like to read, study and discuss the foundations of the Western mind, and who don't want to drive in to the excellent sounding groups in Santa Monica. We meet monthly in my living room in Sherman Oaks. N …

The Center for Spiritual Living, Simi Valley is a spiritual community where you are encouraged to find and live from your authentic self. We honor the many paths to God; for while there are many names and paths, we believe they ultimately all lead to the same Infinite Spirit. Our spiritual community draws its core beliefs from the Science of Mind written by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Our teaching embodies spiritual principles found in the philosophies of the east and the west, including Buddhism and Hin …

Welcome I will be sharing my experiences and knowledge of the past 11 years as a Massage Therapist, Energy Worker & Channeler. I will be teaching techniques from these modals to empower you, to not only care for yourself, but to help others. I am looking forward to meeting with you. Love and Laughter Karen. www.channelingthelight.com

More and more folks in the software, systems, engineering, and business communities have gotten hooked on the two great-tasting philosophies of agile and lean. They are using these techniques to build awesome technology companies.  This group has events that will help members connect and grow their tech companies using these philosophies.

A new Agnostic organization where everyone is accepted. To unite people in a common goal of Love, Understanding and Peace. Are you a Universal Believer? * The Book To Live By * * Facebook Page *

BibleTalk is for anyone (even a skeptic) who is interested in openly discussing biblical issues from a philosophical, practical, or theological perspective in a respectful manner. Our mission is to build and make disciples of Jesus as He commanded us to do in the great commission and *really* live out the Christian faith in spirit and truth. God commands us to love Him with all our minds (which means reason), all our hearts (which means love), and all of our strength, and all of our soul (which …

This is an ongoing dinner and discussion group. We have been meeting every six weeks on Sundays for the past five years at members homes. Some of the topics discussed were: Gun control; What event in history would you change, if you had the power to? Moral dilemmas; Torture of terrorists; Should we legalize drugs and prostitution? Abortion: Pro and con, and more. We are looking for four to five new members, singles or couples between the ages of 50-70.

I don't believe the East coast has a monopoly on intellectuals. I mean what smart person wouldn't want to live in this climate? But it can be difficult to find the smart, well-educated, cultured people here. So, if you think you fit that description and are interested in meeting other brainy people for friendship, dating, or networking, please join us. Suggest a meetup-arts, cultural events, live music, hike, book discussions, politics, etc.

We're a group of fun, down-to-earth mamas who are shaking things up a bit and we'd love for you to join us! Some Punkymoms have piercings and tattoos,  some have just always felt 'a little different'.  Many of us cloth diaper, make our own baby food and practice attachment parenting. We are mothers who are enjoying motherhood and are able to stay at home with our kids. We may all be different in our child rearing philosophies but we have the common desire to play, share, and communicate with our …

Greetings and Welcome! Interested in Judaism, Jewish Culture, Jewish History, Great Jewish Literature?  Like to participate in activities, read and discuss with intelligent, thoughtful people? Well then, step right up.  This is group is for you. The L.A. Jewish Club is a group of members with diverse interests including Judaism, Zionism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Books...Fiction, Non-Fiction, Culture, Philosophy, etc.  We've also been known to see and discuss cinema. You are invited to not …

The Los Angeles Relationship coaching and dating advice group is to help guide and support people who are newly dating, who are serial daters, couples, or have no idea what the heck they are doing. All communication stems from an energetic source. This includes body language, facial gestures, and words. Loving and communication is an art rather than a skill—meaning that it comes through you naturally when you're not trying too hard. It takes introspection, an open mind and heart, and tools to ef …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world.   At the Studio City chapter, We Mean Business!  We meet weekly on Thursdays, 7 AM, at the Loteria Grill in Studio City.  Our members work out of the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles. We are actively seeking referral partners in the following professions: Graphic Designer, Banker, Bankruptcy Attorney, Estate Attorney, Plumber, General Contractor, Electrician, and many more.  We know we can help find you business!  Visi …

Ellie Zarrabian, Ph.D. is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Centerpeace Foundation-- A Holistic Center for Psychotherapy and Spirituality. Her background in Eastern Spirituality combined with her Doctorate degree in Transpersonal Psychology bridges the philosophy and practice of East/ West Psychology and Spirituality. Her work emphasizes cultivating and practicing mystical and ecstatic states through Shamanic Healing Practices, Mindfulness Meditation, Fire Talks, and Psycho-spiritual counsel …

Dear FRIENDS DEMOCRATS Welcome to: FOR DEMOCRACY group - Los Angeles." I am your group's organizer, my name is Eric Lafayette. We have decided today March 23, 2008 TO SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA. Why? Because his speeches have shown that he is closer to our Principles of true Democracy than any other candidate: His last speech on bridging the racial divide is an exemple. His core message is : from Bottom to top and not from top to Bottom which is exactly what Democracy values should be, value …

We are looking for people to join us in learning together to see the distortions of humanity built into our culture. And we use the support of each other to move forward into living as humans are meant to live. This includes socially, financially, parentally, nutritionally, emotionally, compassionately, transparently, and honestly. Each of us has a stronger focus in one or two areas, educating each other. We are carving out a picture of what a healthy group of people may look like as we move c …

Ever since the Great Recession began, it has become clear that some of the old philosophies for investing are no longer as effective as originally thought. As people say, “The times, they are a-changin.” Success depends on actively seeking information in this constantly evolving environment. Even though the future is uncertain, speculation and exposure to unnecessary risks are not options that the prosperous investors of the future will allow. My name is Hunter Thompson and I am the founder of …

The Mind: Each of us has tremendous amount of Mind Power, but the sad thing is that we don’t utilize even half of it. Researches have shown that even geniuses do not use over 10% of their total Mind Power. That should give you an idea of the vastness of this untapped power. The Rationale: When we talk about Mind Power, we refer more specifically to that of the subconscious mind. A powerful storehouse that save all messages. A clear mirror that reflects all the ideas you feed it positive & negati …

The purpose of Saddle Up L.A. An AIDS Horseback Trail Ride is two fold: First; to provide financial support to The Life Group L.A. so they may continue providing education, empowerment and support to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Secondly; to raise awareness of the fact that the AIDS pandemic is not over. The ride is an affirmation of the power of compassion and a demonstration that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things. Thank you for your interest in our ride. The Lif …

Nike Training Club workouts are every Tuesday at 6:30PM at Nike Santa Monica (395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401). It is free and open to all, so bring a friend! We meet at Nike Santa Monica at 6:30pm - feel free to park in the parking structure at Santa Monica Place (90 mins free parking). Check us out at Facebook.com/NTCLA Nike Training Club (NTC) is a full-body functional training program designed to help athletes make themselves whatever they want to be. It's a comprehensive, ful …

Chers amis Please read carefully before you join Our website is a hub that centralizes many French cultural and artistic opportunities. One of my strong beliefs is that being rich of many cultures is a blessing. We will strive to bring together the best of two cultures and that is why the best of American good manners and the best of American French good manners must be one of our rules of conduct. Answering emails from members promptly  and un-registering from events even if at the last minu …

Our group is organized to foster relationships specifically with those of our similar lifestyle and philosophy. It can be invaluable for children to see others who are the same as them instead of always being the “outsiders”. Meet with other parents and let our veggie children form strong relationships with others like them. Meetings at least twice a month, and will include: Playdates Nature Hikes Potlucks and Picnics Special Events such as visits to the local animal sanctuaries, holiday part …

Welcome! Are you looking into improving your public speaking skills? Perhaps you'd like to overcome a fear of public speaking.  Or how about your leadership and management skills? Everyone, regardless of their background or career, could improve their presentation abilities. Toastmasters International is a worldwide, non-profit organization devoted specifically to that. Toastmasters clubs are everywhere, ranging from corporation-specific clubs to local community clubs. Club 21 is a Toastmasters …

We have a different philosophy to dating. We create a natural fun, friendly environment, where you can relax and be yourself along with 20+ single people (ages 40's-60's). We meet as a group for an evening of friendly conversation, good food, and a chance to increase your circle of friends. The events are brought together based on age, mutual interest, education and background. The relaxed setting relieves the pressure of dating and increases your chances of meeting someone interesting and compa …

Lunch Box Toastmasters invites you “be part of the experience”. Lunch Box Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International, a worldwide, non-profit organization established in 1924 to help individuals improve their public speaking skills and presentation abilities. Our chapter is open to everyone who would like to improve their public speaking skills whether in front of a large crowd or intimate conversation. The philosophy of Toastmasters is to allow members to grow and improve their speaking …

With a downturn economy, and the entertainment industry changing everyday, entrepreneurs, film producers, music industry and artists are looking for alternative ways to survive and thrive. This meetup is associated with an organization called CEO Space, which helps entrepreneurs find resources, connections and capital to give projects the green light to proceed. CEO Space hosts 5 large business forums per year, where one third of the participants are investors. Typically, most angel investor o …