We are a non-prophet F.A.I.T.H. group (Freethinking Atheists Inspired To Humanism) Check out some of our past activities at our blog or on our Halton-Peel Humanists website

The Grand River Atheists Association [GRA] exists to serve the needs of the Atheist and non-religious community in the Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph area. The GRA strives to; - provide an accepting environment in which people can discuss belief systems and the harm religion has caused society, - speak out in instances where human rights are threatened by ideology, and - counter the negative stereotypes associated with atheism and non-belief. Also please check out: http://www. …

This is a group for drinks, food and informal discussion around all things skeptical: UFOs, ghosts, cryptozoology, alternative medicine, new age and new thought and pseudoscience. Hosted by the educational charity the Centre for Inquiry (www.cfiontario.org) under its Committee for the Advancement of Scientific Skepticism (CASS). CASS is a national, fast response team which critically examines scientific, technological and medical claims in public discourse. Working with our expert advisers we ad …

MOGO is an abbreviation for "MOst GOod, least harm" which is the title of Zoe Weil's book on the subject. http://www.amazon.ca/Most-Good-Least-Harm-Meaningful/dp/B003L1ZYX8 She is also the force behind HumaneEducation.org What is Humane Education? IMAGINE. . . …a generation with the passion and skills to solve the most pressing challenges of our time, successfully and joyfully. … if each of us were prepared for our unique role in creating a better world from the time we were born. …if makin …

The Centre for Inquiry Ontario is an educational charity which aims to foster a secular society by promoting reason, science, secularism and freedom of inquiry in every area of human endeavour. We do this through various programming such as lecture series, film screenings, book clubs, discussion groups, campus outreach, media, community and social services and many volunteer-run committees. CFI Ontario is one of many centres across Canada, all under the umbrella of CFI Canada. CFI Members get in …

The first Unity Toastmasters meeting in January 2013 will be on the 10th of January at our new meeting place St Clements Anglican Church at 59 Briar Hill Ave just west of Duplex (there is parking available at the north end of the lot near Briar Hill but the parking entrance is at the south end of the lot) "Toastmasters International. Where leaders are made." We're very happy that you have chosen us to find out more about Toastmasters International and all that this amazing organization has to of …

Causing a change with right questions, and discussions! Are you a Business Analyst that is changing the world around us one requirement at a time? Do you want to find out what other BAs are doing from different domains? Do you want to discuss why agile doesn't work all the time? Do you think Business Analysis is the most critical aspect of a process revamp? Do you think Business Analysts make this world a better place? Find out and discuss answers to these and much more beyond your imagi …

The purpose of this group is for traders to share their ideas with the rest of the group thereby enriching every member. By " Trading Idea ", we mean a trade which you think is a high probability trade and you should have some rationale to back up your idea. The idea could be with regards to any tradeable security like stocks, bonds, forex, etc.. or even derivatives. Those who wish to share their ideas with the meetup group will get 15 minutes to explain the idea followed by a question answer ro …

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.

Calling all science lovers, skeptics and critical thinkers! Meet like minded people in a positive social setting. If you think all things science and technology are the cat's meow and pseudoscience (e.g. homeopathy, psychics, auras) should be a thing of the past, this may be the place for you.  Join us for dinner, potlucks, picnics, field trips, gallery walks, movies, game nights and other fun filled activities! For more information about our group, click here.

In the midst of all the things that are going wrong in the world, it’s difficult to keep from getting swallowed up in despair. Hope and optimism can spur creative work that will support positive change in the world (or at least positive change in our city/neighbourhood/work/home). Let’s recognize that big change is happening in our world and the only way to survive is to have hope. Let’s challenge our assumptions about who we really are, and why we are here. Let’s use the power of our social net …

This group is for those who, though committed to living a life that embodies the Christian ideals, see the Bible as something more complex than simply the officially-declared infallible literal 'Word of God'. No formal religious training is required. All you need, is a sincere interest in understanding the truth about this iconic tome, including the historical, cultural, political and geographic factors that contributed to the content of it's numerous individual 'books' -- and, a willingness to …

Less Wrong is a community of people who want to have fun and achieve big things. We're passionate about using the latest science to do this, in particular knowledge of cognitive biases - peculiar ways in which our brains consistently lead us astray. We believe that fighting against the truth is almost always harmful, and Less Wrong is a place where all ideas - however controversial or mind-blowing - will get a fair hearing. Less Wrong started off as an online community and has since emerged in l …

The Toronto Chapter of Disruptive Thinkers Toronto is Canada’s financial service capital, and a hub for many other industries. As such, it has attracted many former members of the military who have transitioned into the business community. Entrepreneurship is a critical aspect of any successful, growing economy in the 21st century. A strong community of persons with an entrepreneurial mindset has grown in Toronto, and is a driving force behind the city’s success. These two communities may mistak …

This is a group for everyone who has a strong sense of curiosity [that disregards the status quo or current cultural and social expectations] coupled with a strong love of reason and the scientific method.  Let's get together and share our passions and ideas. This is a place is for all who agree with Socrates who said "the life which is unexamined is not worth living". We are an inclusive and accommodating group, however people who are overtly religious or see the world through a black and whit …

Come Together For Health™ Improving access to affordable healthcare by promoting innovative technologies that transform healthcare. Health Technology Forum (HTF) is a platform for people worldwide who have a common interest in making healthcare better, more accessible and affordable. Our international  network of technology and healthcare entrepreneurs, developers, regulators, and providers are advancing the pace of healthcare innovation by engaging in exciting and productive dialogue between …

This group was made to find and connect people with a similar view on life. The view being that life is pointless, but it's ok that it's pointless. Just cause life is pointless doesn't mean that you have to be miserable and not want to live any more... You are a human, and humans enjoy and love certain things... The meaning of life has no effect on what makes you happy and what doesn't .. It's just a "being realistic" kind of view, since there is no good reason for a person to believe otherwise. …

Many of us aspire to be creative in one form or another but we carry within us hindrances to either doing our work or releasing it out into the world. At times we may believe we're not good enough, that our work lacks meaning, isn't perfected, or we don't have enough talent and imagination to acheive what we desire. It may be that we fear criticism, failure and rejection, or perhaps resistant to change and success. Ultimately, the thoughts we think and the beliefs we hold, are what's holding us …