Mission: to create a one-stop nonpartisan voter empowerment website, so as to spark a chain reaction of voter empowerment that results in an informed, critically-thinking and active American electorate in ten years. If you care about America's future, you know that an informed and active electorate is vital to our long-term survival as a people. This meetup is both for people who want to help build a website and program, AND for people who just want to be participants. I envision many thi …

Muslims for Progressive Values is guided by the following ten principles. Identity: We accept as Muslim anyone who identifies as such. The veracity and integrity of that claim is between the individual and God, and is not a matter for the state nor an issue which other individuals can or should judge. Equality: We affirm the equal worth of all human beings, regardless of race, sex, gender, ethnicity, nationality, creed, sexual orientation, or ability. We are committed to work toward societies th …

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 …

Humans for Humans is a new secular organization in Pittsburgh where we are focused on one thing and one thing only: bringing positivity as seculars through group volunteering. Anyone who is interested in volunteering with like minded people and generally bringing positivty (as already stated!) should check us out.

Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. We host three events each month: Drinking Skeptically, Brunching Skeptically, and the Science and Skepticism Book Club.  Steel City Skeptics is part of a larger network of local secular groups, including the Pittsburgh Coalition of Reason. For more info you can check our website: www.steelcityskeptic …

Are you an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, humanist, or freethinker parent looking for a like-minded community in central Ohio? Check out our kid-friendly events, meet other parents, and enjoy the company of other secular families!

Recovering From Religion is a support group encouraging and supporting your journey as you consider the possibility of a life free from faith. Don't let people convince you that you just didn't have 'enough' faith, or that you just haven't found the "right" religion. The goal of Recovering from Religion is to help you work through those claims and assure you that YOU are not crazy for no longer believing. As part of the bigger picture Recovering from Religion the Columbus Chapter is part of the …

TEDxGrandviewAve was named in the spirit of Grandview Avenue, that singular street that stretches across Mount Washington. Standing on Grandview Avenue, you can see the history of industry on which we have built nationally recognized brands and nation-spanning companies. This Meetup Group will be a place for sparking big ideas and to keep the community conversation going. We will enjoy TED talks together, both live and community favorites, have group discussions, and invite the occasional commun …

We are a group of post-college people interested in biblical and religious studies. You don't need to be a member of Forest Hill or even consider yourself a Christian to join us. We study scripture, historical documents (such as confessions), and religious books. Come join our conversation!

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 …

As we depend upon and delight in Jesus, He describes something simple about us. We have a new life. There is a core to it. Through Christ, we have a relationship with God (gospel) We are now in a spiritual family of His children (community) We are left on earth to show the world the glory of Jesus (mission) This becomes the stride of our lives. In this stride we find our joy. How do we do this? Is it possible that we are tripping over ourselves? It's far more than a Sunday morning service (as im …

Disgusted by the dangerous attacks on women and the LGBT community by the religious right? Ready to "shut that whole thing down"? Are you a woman**(or supporter of women) not afraid to use the "F"* word who wants to support the power of non-religious women in atheism and society at large? *Feminism!! *gasp*! Are you an atheist, agnostic, or otherwise free of religion and supernatural beliefs? Do you support secular humanist values? If so, this group may be for you. Keep reading! Northeast Ohi …

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 …

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.

Sustainability is the practice of living in balance with the resources we have available. Thinking and learning about sustainability raise a number of critical issues about our culture and our world. This group is focused on discussing sustainability as the problem of civilization and working as actively as possible towards solutions. If you want to get more involved in working towards a sustainable culture, or even if you just want to learn more about these ideas, please meet up with us to b …

In our group, we learn and practice communications skills that improve relationships, understand deeper human motivation and connect across differences. We practice changing our perceptions and thinking because we believe“life is an interpretation, a constant change in perception of all things.” Our habitual ways of communicating with our spouses, children, co-workers, parents, and friends don’t always bring us a sense of peace and understanding. We were conditioned to judge, criticize, demand, …