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 …

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 …

Meet with other local people who are interested in Theosophy, the synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy. We want to form a network of spiritually aware people, who want to connect regardless of past group affiliations. Theosophy is moving into the twenty first century in a spirit of true Universal Brotherhood. If you have not been associated with theosophy in the past but wish to find out more about it you are welcome to attend. Watch our web page- newtheosophynetwork.com for excit …

Come join other local amateur philosophers the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm as we explore the answers to life’s most profound questions at The Thinkers’ Club. Modeled on the Socrates Café concept, the Thinkers’ Club is a reading and discussion group intended to provide a fun, non-judgmental forum to discuss and debate philosophical topics with other critical thinkers. The group will read primary and secondary sources in the history of philosophy as well as in fiction, history, poli …

The Singles Mosaic is a social club for professional singles offering affordable and enjoyable activities for separated, divorced, widowed and single men and women. Now in its 14th year of operation, we continue to hold strong in our philosophy to build bridges of friendship to replace walls of loneliness. We offer well organized, exciting social events as a balance to your ever busy family and work lives. Whether your agenda is to enjoy a well planned social life or to expand your social circle …

You are Potentially Vast and Infinite "Not realizing this truth makes you realize illness and sickness of all kinds. Kriyayoga practice is an ancient and ever-new master technique to make you realize your real nature. Thus, Kriyayoga practice solves all problems of life." - Guruji Swami Shree Yogi Satyam We are a non-sectarian, spiritual non-profit organization dedicated to the scientific philosophy and practice of Kriyayoga meditation as taught by Swami Shree Yogi Satyam. This is the same sc …

OUR VILLAGE 'It Takes a Village to Raise a Child' OUR VIBE AND OUR VISIONOur Village is a socially conscious community of Oakville area parents and their children, who gather to share resources and rich learning experiences, aimed at fostering a child's natural well-being. Meet-ups are designed with a view to nurturing the 'whole child', while enhancing our children's inherent respect and love of nature. Through this sharing of resources and ideas, Our Village aims to preserve and promote an …

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 …

Meet other local people interested in Oneness and the Oneness Blessing... The external world is a reflection of the inner world. To change the world we must begin with ourselves, with the flowering of the heart. What is Oneness Blessing (Oneness Deeksha)? Awakening to Oneness cannot be attained. It must be given. Oneness Blessing (also known as Oneness Deeksha*) is the direct transference of an intelligent sacred energy which causes the heart to flower and initiates a neurobiological change in …

Access is a simple set of techniques and philosophies for living consciously and with awareness. Access provides simple tools to empower you to become conscious of, and shift any area of your life that isn't working. It is an approach that cultivates a state of ‘Being’ rather than ‘Doing’ If you are wondering what The Bars are all about ... we do talk a lot about them here ... Here is a video for you and if you have been at one of our Bars Exchanges you might find a picture of yourself in this …

Welcome! My name is Catherine Martin, age 63.  I am a happily married women that has been consciously practicing Law of Attraction principles for 20+ years.  As a Law of Attraction Coach and Mentor I continue to help people learn how to become a vibrational match to that which they desire in life.  I am always interested in meeting more like minded WOMEN of all ages in my local area that have a sincere interest in Law of Attraction and that also have a desire to expand in their own knowledge and …

This is a community for atheists and agnostics in the Erie area. Come and hang out with fellow non-believers. We discuss religion, philosophy, science, family, life, relationships, ethics, the weather, etc...

The Buffalo CG Jung Center Meetup Group provides information on upcoming events, presentations, workshops, and discussion groups for those interested in learning more about the teachings and philosophy of CG Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of Analytical Psychology. The group is for anyone interested in psychology, philosophy, religion and spirituality, art, symbols, the psyche, or simply looking to go a little deeper into one's life for deeper understanding and appreciation.

Access Creativity can be understood in two ways. If we think of access as a verb then the meaning is about becoming more deeply engaged with our creativity. By accessing new levels of our creative potential we can expand our options in life as well as in our creative work. If we think of access as a noun then the meaning is about what we can bring into our lives through our creativity. Music, poetry, all of the arts can provide access to insight, understanding and spiritual maturity not easily a …

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.

If you would consider yourself to be more of an introvert who prefers deeper more intimate conversations and debates, If you love the nature, the environment and love preserving it, If you are interested in social justice are spiritual and would like to leave this Earth a better place than you found it, If you are full of questions, love to inspire & be inspired and much more, Then you've found your little community. Much Love, Darius

Are you looking for a devotional meeting for people of various faiths who are looking for a place to share prayers and writings artfully? If so I'm interested in starting up such a group where we share insight from the world's great religions and philosophies - and then discuss current issues in the world while exploring solutions that don't rule out spiritual ones...

We are a group that meets on a local level at various locations, to discuss Current events, and what, if anything, we can do on a local level. Educating each other with respect is the primary objective. Information and Knowledge are powerful things.

The objective of the Hamilton Non-Fiction Book Club is to promote intelligent, friendly discussion about various non-fiction topics. We’re not reviewing the literary merit of the books, we’re debating the merit of the author’s position on the subject.

Buffalo Open Philosophy is a group open to the public to gather and discuss topics in philosophy. We meet once a month at CoworkBuffalo in downtown Buffalo, NY. At times we may have things to eat and drink.

Since the beginning I've had a sense that there ought to be some discipline of cognition, some art of thinking, the studying of which would make its students visibly more competent, more formidable: the equivalent of Taking a Level in Awesome. - "A Sense That More Is Possible" Thinking and deciding are central to our daily lives. The Less Wrong community aims to gain expertise in how human brains think and decide, so that we can do it more successfully. We use insights from cognitive science, s …

In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act. - George Orwell A group interested in discussing and searching for truth behind various topics. Two requirements for joining are that there will be assigned reading for some meetings and to come with an open mind. NOTE - This is not an activist meetup site but for those seeking intellectual debate. All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as bein …

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 …

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 …

This is a group for the informal exploraiton of topics such as Thelema, Magick, Occultism etc.

This meetup is for all those, regardless of faith, who are interested in deepening their spirituality and working together for an ambiance of coherence, peace and oneness through our shared humanity. We want future generations to be educated in our schools and colleges with due emphasis on our underlying oneness, alleviating the strong “us” vs. “them” fragmentation prevalent today, and celebrating diversity in the light of our underlying unity. Spiritual Heritage Education Network Inc. (SHEN) is …

This is a group for anyone familiar with the philosophies of Robb Wolf, Mark Sisson, Erwan Le Corre and the like. A group for people who would rather go to a park, or a trail through the woods and practice natural, functional movement then spend time at the gym. This is also a group for people, who given the option, would rather grow their own vegetables, and have a grass-fed steak then pick up take-out on the drive home.

A fraternity seeking to improve ourselves and our world by reviving the lost art of virtue. All subjects important to true hearted men are open for discussion, debate and analysis, save religion and politics. Using each other as a sounding board, a source of wisdom and advice, and an outlet. Finding company with like minded individuals with common interests and goals for personal growth. Everyone on a level playing field. The foundation upon which we will build will be Franklin's thirteen virtue …