… Rebellious, heart-filled 'heresy' for a more maverick spirited inner-quest -- by nourishing an iconoclast intelligence & compassionate critical thinking with a tender, caring heart - thru some refreshing, risky, even some 'radical' spiritual considerations of Absolute 'Reality' - that opens us up to the uncompromised truths of a developing "Dharma 'informed' Mind" ~ when the mind goes spiritually rogue, it goes Iconoclastic ... __________________________________________________ In these …

Blessings! Just kidding... In a nutshell, I was raised in a fundamentalist pentacostal charismatic christian church and getting over that was pretty rough. I thought I was alone in my experience, but have come across a lot of people who have had similar challenges entering "the world" after leaving fear and guilt-based groups and worldview. The purpose of this group is two-fold: 1) Allow ex Christians to share openly and support each other through some of the challenges of leaving fun …

We are building a community for the new, fast growing, generation of atheist Americans. This group is opened to atheists/agnostics in their 20's and 30's who want to meet and talk with other like minded people. Our monthly event is an informal late lunch. We talk about anything that's on our mind, have some food and a few drinks. We also go bowling, play games and join in community events like the annual AIDS Walk and Atheists United's Highway Cleanup. Bring your friends or come to meet new ones …

If you are a fan of the "Ardent Atheist" podcast, come hang out with Heather and Emery on the first Wednesday of every month on their "Stop God, Get Together for Heathens"!

We are a major organization for atheists in the Los Angeles metro area. Our monthly meetup is usually the 4rd Sunday at 11am. Our events vary from informative lectures to secular movies to playing fun games. Lunch is always served after the general meeting. Join our community of atheists to discuss beliefs and philosophies, deepen your freethought heritage and make new friends.

Welcome! Novice philosophers are encouraged to join as participation is not required. Topics of interest will be vast, including but not limited to, existence, knowledge, aesthetics, science, metaphysics, and logic. These and many other topics will be explored through analysis of literature, film, and scientific discovery.

… It does not matter if you are beginner or advanced student -- our focus is good, critical thinking skills (or the desire to cultivate them) and a commitment to rational, civil conversation. No ranting. If you are a beginner, you will probably want to observe the first few session before you start participating.  Here are some things to keep in mind.  1. We are gathering to study a text. You are welcome to attend if you have not studied the text, but in that case, leave the discussion to th …

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!

The purpose of this group is to spread awareness and tools to prepare use for the great shift in consciousness that is occurring as we move through and beyond 2012. Many of us are experiencing extremely stressful and difficult life challenges because of the changing consciousness of the Earth. We see this both in our personal lives, and in society at large in the various political, financial, and social crises happening around the world. It is critically important that we spread awareness …

The purpose of this group is to spread awareness and tools to prepare use for the great shift in consciousness that is occurring as we move towards 2012. Many of us are experiencing extremely stressful and difficult life challenges because of the changing consciousness of the Earth. We see this both in our personal lives, and in society at large in the various political, financial, and social crises happening around the world. It is critically important that we spread awareness of what is …

Open now to serve the Greater L.A. skeptical community... east side, west side, downtown, uptown, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys -- hopefully there will be something for everyone! Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and bible thumpers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meet up with other L.A.-based skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation and some great activities. No sacred cows here--just an ever-growing community of critical thinkers willing to r …

Do you love the scientific method? Are you raising little critical thinkers in a world of woo? Are you appalled that baby acupuncture exists? Do you vaccinate your kids? If so than this is the group for you! We have a 3 year old and we are looking to build a community for ourselves and for our daughter. We would like to have not only discussion meet ups, but outings as well where we can expose our kids to science and the world around us.  We are a parenting playgroup where kids and parents alike …

The intention of this group is to gather like-minded people who are on an introspective journey to discovering who they really are and who want to learn how to unravel the blocks and limitations to full self-love and self-expression. People in this group will learn how to attract the love that they so desire and deserve in addition to achieving personal and professional goals. In addition, they will have access to tools that will allow them to transform from the inside/out so they can learn how …

L.A. W.E.B is a group dedicated to connect web entrepreneurs, get together and brainstorm over our online ventures. As owner of my own website, I have discovered that nowhere you get better feedback than when you meet others trying to do or doing what you do. Their real experience is incredibly powerful. Our different levels of success will bring experience and points of view we can't see by only staring at our online business and reading entrepreneurs blogs, or doing solo work all the time. We …

… Join our mission critical transformational philanthropic project , the Beverly Hills Cuddle Club right here on meetup, then simply let go of your inhibitions and get cuddlelicious!   Cuddleliciously Yours,     Rhonda Coleman-Albazie Chief Cuddletress Beverly Hills Cuddle Club

… This group is here to go beyond the conspiracy theories, to think critically for ourselves, to think outside of the box, and beyond the false dichotomy.  It's up to us to figure out WHAT WE CAN DO to separate truth from falsehood.   Consciousness is self awareness and we must awake to realize what "operating system" is running in the background of reality. All these issues are affecting us as we speak, on far too many levels of our awareness all at once. We are living in very interesting times.. …