The Ohio Objectivist Society (OOS) is open to anyone interested in Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism. The goals of this group are to provide a friendly and thoughtful environment for rational individuals to discuss Ayn Rand, Objectivist thought, current events, and more. Individuals from all backgrounds and knowledge levels are welcome to join (it is not necessary to have read Ayn Rand's books to have a rational, active mind). Please navigate to the About page (http://aynrand.meetup.c …

Socrates thought that understanding the perspectives of others made him a more excellent human being. In this spirit, the purpose of the Socrates Café is not to persuade others to our point of view, but to deepen our understanding of the views of everyone who participates. Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for the next Socrates Café and another ninety minutes of philosophical exploration.

Greetings, and Welcome to the Akron area Death Cafe! Death Cafes may sound a bit morbid, but sometimes in can be helpful and good to reflect and discuss death and its related topics in a safe, open, and friendly environment over delicious food, tea, and coffee! The objective of Death Cafe is "To increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives". These are the guiding principles of Death Cafes: - We are not for profit basis (though to be sustainable …

Welcome Beloved Seekers! In this group, we study the Ascended Master Dictations, and also work with Mediumship and Psychic Development. The Ascended Master Teachings: These are dictations given through the beloved Channels, Mr/Mrs. Guy W. Ballard and Ms Geraldine Innocente. There are the I AM dispensation, sponsored by beloved Saint Germain, and the Bridge to Freedom dispensation sponsored mainly by Ascended Master El Morya to support the I AM activity of Saint Germain. These Teachings focus on …

Our church was established in the Columbus, OH area to share the teachings that have been brought forth through the communication with the Spirit Teacher, White Lily, and the Teachers and Guides working with the White Lily Chapel in Ashley, OH. Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 30 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. We are here to share the science, philosophy, and religion of …

If anyone in the Columbus area is interested in meditation, non-dual philosophy, or the religious experience you are very much welcome here. This will be a Satsang like meeting led by Francis Bennett. Francis has a diverse spiritual background with teachers and influences from many spiritual traditions including Adviata-Vedanta, Vipassana/Theravadan, as well as the Zen and Christian paths. He has also been a Trappist monk since age 22. All paths and levels of experience are welcome, however, eve …

Explore Pittsburgh's Restaurants & Make New Friends! If you love trying new restaurants, making new friends, and exploring Pittsburgh; this is the Meetup for you! We're a mix of singles and couples of all ages. Everyone (21 and over) is welcome. Our events are mainly focused around food, but this is not just a dining group; we offer many diversions for your Meetup pleasure. Typical events might be:  Dinners, Happy Hours, Wine Tastings, Pub Crawls, Brunches, Hikes, Concerts, Movies n' at. *If you …

CFINO Annual Human/Pet Drive CFINO's third annual Human/Pet Drive was a big success, all items were delivered in January. Thank you for your support! CFI Communities are groups of freethinkers, rationalists, skeptics, humanists, atheists, and agnostics who come together for many reasons. First and foremost, CFI Communities offer support, educational programming, and social activities for nonreligious and skeptical people. (Religious people are welcome, too, of course.) more at: http://www.ce …

Looking for a "reason based" community?  Sick of the sad state of science education and the gullibility of the average person? Since 2008 our members have been making friends, learning, challenging and being challenged with people who like to examine commonly held ideas and beliefs with a scientific eye. Take a break from those who forward dubious alarmist emails or buy into the latest panacea, religious idea, scam or utopian vision based on "truthiness" alone. Hang out for a laugh, write an act …

Consider this exchange from “Conan: The Barbarian”: Conan: What gods do you pray to? Subotai: I pray to the four winds... and you? Conan: To Crom... but I seldom pray to him, he doesn't listen. Subotai: [chuckles] What good is he then? Ah, it's just as I've always said. Conan: He is strong! If I die, I have to go before him, and he will ask me, "What is the riddle of steel?" If I don't know it, he will cast me out of Valhalla and laugh at me. That's Crom, strong on his mountain! Subotai: Ah, my …

We're a group of young adults and families attempting to rebel against our culture's resignation to relational and spiritual withdrawal during the career and parenting years. Join us for a break that network television can't provide. Bring the kids. While the kids are being watched by other parents, we read and discuss a passage from the Bible, trying to understand what the passage is saying and how it applies to our lives. All truth-seekers are welcome- Christian, agnostic, atheist, whatever. O …

The purpose of the Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty Meet-up is to facilitate grassroots campaign organizing for Candidates local, state or national who meet the high standards of Ron Paul's platform, further to educate and recruit members for projects geared towards Restoring Our Republic. We welcome all freedom loving American patriots willing to roll up their sleeves and get busy with the work at hand. Check out the Philosophy of Liberty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muHg86Mys7I http://w …

Rosicrucian philosophy. The official Rosicrucian group of the greater Cleveland Ohio region.  Subjects of study include the metaphysical origin of Man, psychic phenomena, existence, death (transition), wisdom of the ancient and modern philosophers, hidden (occult) knowledge, and the questions that search for our meaning. Esoteric discussion for members and non-members. Members of other esoteric organizations are welcome! The AMORC Rosicrucian faternity is growing again in Northern Ohio. Discover …

As human beings, living in this so-called free and secular nation, we have the ability and the right to question, examine and dissect all things religious, all things political, all things philosophical, all things cultural, even all things scientific. Any attempts to silence freethought will only make us think louder!

Purpose – To create, develop and strengthen a filmmaking community within the Columbus, OH area. This is a platform, which gives filmmakers and actors the access to practice their craft by working on short projects together. The group will focus on three key areas, collaboration, education and production. With collaboration the group seeks to foster networking among its members, contributing to one another’s projects and providing mentorship when needed. With education the group seeks to conduct …

Are you looking to improve your Human Interaction and Public Speaking skills? Inspired by teachings and principles taught by Dale Carnegie, the purpose of this group is to give a platform to individuals in NorthEast Ohio to practice regular speeches and share new ideas and resources with a group of similar minded individuals. Whether you are scared to death of public speaking and human interaction or a seasoned professional, you are welcome to this group! This group is built on the philosophy th …

Do good. Don’t do evil. Purify the mind. The Buddhist Network of Central Ohio Meetup is here for Buddhists and Friends in Columbus and Central Ohio to connect and meet. This is the meetup group for intentionally positive people who are interested in meeting others interested in Buddhism and the practice of Buddhism in Central Ohio. This meetup group support positive local Buddhists events of all branches of Buddhism in Central Ohio. Buddhism Central Ohio (the prior name of Buddhist Network of C …

Eastern Ohio Freethinkers We have formed this group as a result of several years of monthly traveling to Akron, Cleveland and Mansfield to meet with fellow freethinkers and humanists. We know there are people in the Tuscarawas valley with a rationalist outlook. We know those people would welcome a chance to get together with friends to discuss the events of today. We know that even in todays internet society there is a huge need for friendships and casual conversations face to face. Since the t …

eWomenNetwork is the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses worldwide. We are committed to helping women and their businesses achieve, succeed and thrive in the new economy. We are first and foremost a loyal, dedicated community of women-owned businesses, corporate professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to support and network with other dynamic women. With our exclusive trademarked brand of Accelerated Networking events occurring in cities all across the United S …

Our philosophy is movement should be a habit in everyone's life. We are a dance studio specializing in a variety of dance, fitness and well being classes and programs. We are excited about sharing our experience and knowledge with you in a warm and caring environment. What a great way for you to feel good, work out and meet new people. Whether you're looking for a whole new fitness routine, social dancing, bridal dance, or studying an art form like ballet, we do it all....for all age groups; b …

Delaware Parents Club is organized to support all parents by fostering enrichment, providing social opportunities and encouraging the association of parents for the mutual benefit of members and their children. We seek out opportunities to improve the welfare of our community and support causes that promote a similar philosophy.

Group to promote walking and running for fitness and a better quality of life. Founded on the foundation of 'For Runners, By Runners' philosophy. Runners are the best resources to assist others getting started in the sport. At the same time established runners generally learn more from other runners and the camaraderie of running with others is always enjoyable. We will be planning clinic's with some of our sponsors concerning various aspects of running and preparing yourself mentally and physic …

Black Sun Oasis of the Ordo Templi Orientis was chartered in the Valley of Akron, Ohio, and is now physically located in Cleveland, Ohio, and is one of the oldest OTO bodies in the Midwest. Black Sun Oasis is an initiating body of the O.T.O., being chartered to conduct the “Man of Earth” (0′ – III’) Degree initiations of the O.T.O. Additionally, Black Sun Oasis performs the Gnostic Catholic Church’s (EGC) Gnostic Mass regularly. Black sun also holds weekly meetings on a myriad of subjects from c …

Here all are welcome who value an intellectually stimulating interaction and opportunity to share the knowledge and wisdom you may already have and feel others deserve to know. Otherwise, are welcome to attend who desire to acquire new and inspiring insights to take your personal development to a new level. Do you feel that you have all the knowledge in the world? Do you feel like people can learn from each other? If you answered either yes or no to the above questions you may have something to …

People interested and active in a variety of areas: Athletics, art, literature, science, technology, music, and philosophy

We are a group of Atheists, Agnostics, Secularists, and Humanists. We advocate science, reason, and fun. Our group is full of intellectual freethinkers that are open to an array of different topics. We have discussions, movie nights, board game nights, museum tours, dinner nights, and more. Some events that we have had in the past include: a debate on the existence of God with Dan Barker, we've hosted a spaghetti dinner party with JT Eberhard, a trip to Reason Rally, A Trip to Skepticon V, NASA …

Perhaps you've been touched by the healing words of Louise Hay or Deepak Chopra, or inspired by the work of Wayne Dyer or Marianne Williamson. You may have been profoundly affected by The Secret. The philosophy each of these wisdom teachers writes about is called New Thought, and these same ideas are what we explore here at Columbus Center for Spiritual Living. We do this through Sunday Celebration services, classes, and social events geared for spiritual-minded people who would like a community …

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Everywhere you turn there seems to be a new miracle weight loss system, pill or program and yet we Americans are still packing on the pounds. My name is Jason and I created this group as a way to help people loose weight and develop a healthy lifestyle. I'm not presenting any new revolutionary plans nor am I selling anything. I just have a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals and develop a healthy lifestyle. My philosophy is really quite …