Are you a skeptic? See our main page at www.BackyardSkeptics.com to find out if you are. We are a group of skeptics with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability this group is for you. We meet once a month in Villa Park (next to Orange) in Orange County, CA on the forth Wednesday and Thursday (alternating).  We also have many other events - usually at least once a week such as field trips, movie night and Irish pub nights. Our meetings are in o …

Do you have a rational worldview based on the natural world? Do you seek ethical models in the world that are based on compassion, science, and empiricism? Do you have an affinity and respect for science and skepticism? Are you looking to meet others who share your worldview in one of the most religiously conservative corners of California? Then come check us out!

Revision 825 -2010.09.11pst1251: Short group URL http://Meetup.com/u/v7x (for twitter, etc): L6CBY8: * = While the founders & leaders of this group are Unitarian Universalists(UU) and this group is done in the spirit of UU (minus the politics), the names “Unitarian Universalist” and “Unitarian Universalism” and “UU” are not owned by this group and while this group would like to be endorsed by the name owners, in the meantime this group runs independently and by its own funding and no offi …

Welcome to the Orange County Mastering the Law of Attraction Processes A Weekly Course & Interactive Support Group Welcome to the Orange County Mastering the Law of Attraction Processes Meetup! The purpose of this group is to support Law of Attraction (LOA) students who already love the Law of Attraction and know that it works, yet also know that for it to work, it requires dedication and a commitment to a regular LOA practice in order to master the LOA processes.   Just like any other type of …

Unique Classes, Lectures and meetings which are intended to expand your personal power & empower you in all areas of your life. Darshini In Spirit is a (British) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLAIRCOGNITIVE (which is a Medium, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Clair-audio, Clairsentient & other gifts). DARSHINI IS AN AUTHOR, BI-MONTHLY GUEST ON AN INTERNATIONAL RADIO SHOW AND IS ON T.V.. She is also a Motivational/Guest Speaker, Spiritual & Empowerment Teacher (70+ uniquely evocative life-changing empowerme …

Welcome to the Bigger Picture. We are based out of Los Angeles, CA. The point of this group is to spread knowledge of what it really means to be alive on this planet today, what it means for our future as humans, and why it is important that we wake up and realize our role in this "bizarre game of life," this system of rules and laws, realities and dreams. What is real and what is not? How do we know the difference? Perhaps there is an answer to some of these questions, and perhaps the answer i …

Joyful Weight Loss, Joyful Living is an approach to mindful eating that allows you to lose weight without deprivation, while cultivating more pleasure and more self-nurturing into your daily life as you watch yourself slim down. This approach is based in part on the teachings of Geneen Roth, who gained and lost over 1000 lbs by the time she was in her late 20s. Then she quit dieting altogether and began to “eat when she was hungry and feel her feelings when she was not hungry but wanted to eat. …

Purpose: Networking and creative cross pollination for professionals and others who love the craft of documentary filmmaking. Who Should Join: - Documentary Filmmakers at every professional level, - Emerging filmmakers interested in documentary production - Documentary enthusiasts interested in learning about the craft of documentary production Why This Group: I have learned in the ten years that I have been privileged to interact with documentary filmmakers that they are some of the most …

Scientists, educators, science communicators, scientific skeptics, and Fans of the Genre get together once a month for monthly Science & Suds pub nights and occasional science-theme adventures, such as our Skeptics in the Jeep trips. If you prefer the value of what we know to the false promise of Magic We Wish Were True, then come on down and tip a glass with us.

Backyard Skeptics Long Beach is associated with its parent meetup.com group, Barkyard Skeptics (Central Orange Country). We are a community of individuals interested in exploring and discovering truths in the natural world based on science and critical thinking. As skeptics we question authority and make real-world decisions based upon the conciseness of each scientific field. Our members are humanists, agnostics, atheists and evidencialists. The discovery and awe of the natural world has much m …

We are the Cal.Para Research Organization. We're looking to help homes, businesses, schools, and other organizations increase knowledge and awareness while we explore the Inland Empire! IF YOU THINK YOUR LOCATION IS 'HAUNTED': Please click on the link above titled "Pages" IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM: Please click on the link above titled "Pages" _____________________________________________ MISSION STATEMENT To investigate claims of paranormal activity by collecting and critically analyzing d …

We often hear these days that women are going to change the world and that we're the ones we’ve all been waiting for. But, we have to change ourselves in order to change the world. Entrenched patterns in our psyches and culture that go back generations too often dog our attempts to move beyond the status quo. Even with the breakthroughs of the last fifty years, old impulses, desires and beliefs still largely dictate our identities as women. While each one of us bears the weight of history, we al …

There is a growing number of skeptic groups which call themselves 'evidencialists' — those who place their confidence (belief) in only those claims with sufficient evidence.  This is one of those groups. This is also the fifth chapter of Backyard Skeptics. There is a chapter in Villa Park, South OC, LA and Long Beach. Our group is one with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability (woo-woo), this group is for you. We meet once a month on the thi …

We are an encouraging family social group who seeks to understand and apply science, math, and rational thinking to normal family life. We promote activities such as "Science Saturdays", where we work on Maker Projects or the use of Open Source Science Software for your specific science interest. We encourage rational thinking and use of math for decision making with projects based on the books Head First Data Analysis and Baseball Hacks. If you are looking for a social group who encourages your …

A group that provides support, outreach, meaningful discussion, opportunities for activism, friendship, and fun for fellow atheists. Serving the atheists of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, and San Jacinto. Join us for monthly book clubs and discussions, support group, movie viewings, activism opportunities, and social events.

This meetup is for atheist individuals and families with and w/o kids, that enjoy camping either in a tent or an RV.  Camping meetups will mostly be weekends and generally within an hour or so of the Temecula Valley. I would like this to be a member-run meetup.  If you want to go camping and want to hang out with some other atheists schedule or suggest the meet up and the details. This is a work in progress so please check back often for any changes. Robert and I love camping in our motorhome.  …

Are people naturally good, or inherently bad? How does evolution impact the the existence of God? And, perhaps most importantly, is there such a thing as self-evident truth? Join us as we put small talk on the back burner and tackle some of Christianity's biggest questions. We'll be going through a six week DVD study called the Truth Project. The study answers these questions from the viewpoint of biblical Christianity - but don't let that dissuade you from joining us! If these are questions tha …

Are you a Free Thinking Entrepreneur looking to meet others with the right mindset for success BUT without the spiritual baggage? Let's face it, most of the books on success and self improvement have an underpinning of spiritualism.  This group is for bringing together free thinkers, critical thinkers, skeptics, secular humanists, atheists and everyone in between who also share a passion for self improvement and the entrepreneurial mindset. We are planning to start mastermind groups and collabor …

A group dedicated to helping people lose their faith*, fears, and superstitions through music, art, and literature. *faith - to pretend to know things you do not know.

A group for Masons and Intellectual Christians of any denomination willing to learn from one another. This group is for genuine discussion about what is viewed as important about moving forward this day in age. It is group for learning and not conversions. Please identify yourself as a Mason who considers him/herself as a Christian, a Mason, a Christian with a specific belief system or denomination that you identify yourself as. It is my perception that there are values that both Christians of a …

This is a free thinking group focused on discussing topics related to skepticism, atheism, agnosticism, humanism and related topics. The emphasis will be on critical thinking and tolerance for different viewpoints. Getting involved in social activities and political activism are also possibilities if desired by group members. Bring issues that you care about and bring an open mind. The group will be facilitated to ensure that the thinking is critical but that people are not criticized for their …

TEDxChange 2013 is a TEDx event co-organized by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and TED. Convened by Melinda French Gates and hosted by Chris Anderson, TEDxChange will focus on issues surrounding global health and development. TEDxChange type events are TEDx events hosted around the live webcast of TEDxChange, and also feature local speakers. Our event is called TEDxIrvineChange, and is one of many TEDx events happening around the globe on April 3rd that will expand on the ideas brought up a …