This group is for atheists, agnostics, free thinkers and anyone with a critical thinking mind who would like to socialize around Florida, mainly in Orlando, on a regular basis with like minded people. This group welcomes people of all backgrounds, politics and philosophies, we encourage free thoughts and open conversations. The main aim of this group is for rational thinkers to get together, and know how we feel about organised religion but want to have fun away from it too. There are no paid m …

Questions? 1) E-mail: GotReason02@gmail.com or 2) Phone: 321-385-7085 (Voice Mail) NO Long Distance Charge ************************************************ 2009 Presidential Inaugural Addess “We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and nonbelievers.” - President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address, January 20th, 2009 ******************************************* What We 'Humanists' Believe http://www.americanhumanist.org/Who_We_Are/About_Humanism ****************************** …

The group meets at various locations, exposing others to our unique and exotic culture. The group discuss challenges and network to help each other grow in the Orlando area. Asia has ancient, intriguing, and mysterious culture the world has ever seen.Asian-Americans join together, and encourage all American citizens to embrace our art, architecture, music, history, philosophies and all other aspects of our lives. They certainly enjoy our cuisine, so let's take it a step further and deeper! If th …

Are you interested in meditation? Want to meet others with similar interests and values? Well, you might enjoy visiting with our group sometime. We meet to discuss the various techniques, philosophies and schools of thought related to meditation. Even better, we meditate together. And there's always some time to socialize at the end of the meeting if you want. If you have never meditated before then this is a great way to get a clear picture of what it is all about. And if you are a regular medi …

Based in Central Florida, the club also enjoys a wide variety of kite enthusiasts, from SLK flyers, Sport Kiters, to Kite Surfing and Buggy Riders. The club supports the philosophies of AKA and is dedicated to promoting kiteflying through kite making workshops, fun flys and community events!

The Daytona Beach CFI Community is a branch of the Center for Inquiry which is an international organization devoted to promoting science, reason,, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. See www.centerforinquiry.net/daytona We have about 200 on our mailing list, and 20 to 30 attend most lunches.

'Nothing But Net' is a chapter of BNI which meets for lunch every Wednesday in Altamonte. BNI (Business Network International) is a business and professional networking organization whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. The organization presently has over 5,000 chapters in 40 countries around the world; and, last year alone, members of BNI passed over 5.5 million referrals, generating more than 2.2 billion dollars’ worth of business for each other. What makes 'Nothin …

Meet other locals who believe in the Thelema philosophy, "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law."

Do you live for a passionate philosophical debate about matters of morality and justice? Do you love nothing better than to discuss controversial legal issues with friends over a glass of wine and a great meal? Are you open and receptive to the ideas and opinions of others even though they may differ greatly from your own? If so, this is the group for you! Each Dinner Party Debate will focus upon a particular legal issue facing our society and the moral, philosophical and even theological impli …

Dear All Our community is preparing to begin a new dharma class in Orlando.  Many people have already expressed interest.Please feel free to pass the word on to anyone there who might be interested in attending this class.  And feel free to pass on my contact information to all who are interested in attending and supporting. The venture of starting a new class at a new venue requires much love, effort, joy, and support.   I will be contacting folks directly who have expressed an interest in Or …

To members and newcomers, I am reworking and remaking this site and would appreciate help. Urgent:  I need an Assistant Organizer. Inspired by Glenn Beck's call to stand up and follow the 9 Principles and 12 Values (see Files for more info) and the energy of the T.E.A. parties, I am ready to fight to regain our country. Washington, DC march on 912 was inspiring and estimated most accurately around 1.7 million people. It may seem we are just a few voices, but we are the vanguard of a paradigm shi …

It's time to take another look at some of those books we read (or pretended to read) in high school or college. If you went to high school in the 40s or 50s, you actually read books! Authors of fiction such as Dickens, Tolstoy, Camus, Kipling, and Elliott are some of the ones to re-consider. Then there's all that nonfiction, of course, especially the ones we were supposed to read in history, social studies, anthropology and philosophy classes. I've discovered that now, as a gray-haired grandma, …

UPDATE ON GROUP NAME CHANGE: Modeled after the great group in Pierce County Washington (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=50376063348&ref...) We have now become the Brevard County Liberty Campaign so that we can mobilize for candidates who promote liberty. Thanks to Pierce County Libery Campaign admin Tiffany Sherwood for the new logo! MISSION STATEMENT: To promote and defend the principles of individual liberty, property rights, constitutional government, sound money, Austrian free market …

We love to play all types of games, but we are not players.  We plan to post various social gatherings, Game nights, learning new things, meeting interesting people which are all part of this group's philosophy.  We welcome new members whose input is valuable on games to play and new horizons/activities to explore. We hope you decide to join our group :) (Please read About page before you become a host)

Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower ~ Hans Christian Andersen This group welcomes all philosophies on homeschooling, including un-schooling. This group is a secular, inclusive group belonging to each of you. Here, we welcome any and all ideas. Please explore the site and consider posting your own event ideas. Get advice and ideas here, even support. When I first set out to homeschool, I found the more support I had...the more empowe …

Welcome to Peace and Knowledge Spiritist Center of Orlando! - www.pksco.org  - Spiritism makes a lot of sense. You will find that Spirituality, Logic, and Science meet perfectly in it. If you are disillusioned with the philosophy or traditional faith of your upbringing; have interests such as developing your mediumship or personal growth; or just want to make more sense of your life; give it a try and come to our meetings. You may find them fulfilling and uplifting and at least you may make new …

The Volusia County Campaign for Liberty Meetup Group's purpose is to effectively influence and educate our immediate community about the benefits of returning to a limited government that abides by the Constitution and defends the principles of individual liberty. We also advocate a government that employs a sound monetary policy within true free markets, and abides by a non-interventionist foreign policy. I decided to start this group because I have fully come to the conclusion that a Republic …

JOIN KNIGHTS FOR LIBERTY Also consider joining the Orlando Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty Organization at http://ronpaul.meetup.com/184/ This is the broader based organization in central Florida. The Philosophy of Liberty (short compelling video that explains Liberty): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muHg86Mys7I&feature=related Ron Paul on the Truth, Striking Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFcQutO5Lgs Ron Paul on Patriotism: http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=ron+paul+patriot& …

Worker-owned enterprises are an alternative to both private ownership of the means of production (capitalism) and state ownership of the means of production (socialism). Libertarian socialists are just as skeptical of state-run enterprises as they are of privately-owned enterprises. Worker-employee ownership avoids the problems of both but it has practical challenges of its own. This meetup is for everyone that wants to know more about this alternative as well as those who have started or want …

This is a Garchen Rinpoche, Drikung Kagyu Lineage Center, named Drikung Dharmatara Ling, Island of Achi. It is open to all interested in improving themselves and their way of life, and to start on the path to liberation. http://www.drikung.org/ The Drikung Kagyu Order was founded in 1179 by Kyobpa Jigten Sumgön. It is headed by the two Kyabgon Rinpoches, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang and His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chungtsang. While Chungtsang Rinpoche resides in Lhasa, Chetsang …

This is an enlightening discussion group/class for both inquisitive people who are interested in knowing a little more about Buddhism as a philosophy, and experienced Buddhists who would like to come and share their knowledge. We are located at the largest Buddhist Temple in Orlando at 6555 Hoffner Ave Orlando, FL 32822. Our Meetups will be held every Sunday at 10:30am. We will focus on a different topic each week concerning some of the most talked about topics in Buddhism today. Meet fellow Bu …

Modern Arnis Filipino Stick Fighting Class (Arnis is also known as Eskrima or Kali) Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 12:00pm - 2:00pm $5.00 donation a class. Naja Muay Thai 7006 Stapoint Court Winter Park, FL 32792 Bring sticks if you have them.  If not, we have some you can borrow.  We also have some sticks for sale if you would like to have your own. CURRICULUM: We practice a mixed bag of different arnis/escrima/kali systems.  A very open curriculum that draws from the best of each system, sh …

Are you black and don’t believe in any gods or are at least questioning the need for religion? Live in the Orlando metro area? If the answer is yes, we might be family. Our group exists so that black nonbelievers and our allies can get together from time to time for rational discussions, fun, and laid-back secular fellowship. People residing in metro Orlando counties--Osceola, Lake, Polk, Volusia, Brevard, Seminole, and Orange—are encouraged to join. NOTE: The overall goal is to create camarader …