The People is a weekly happy hour that intentionally delves into those topics that we don't often have the opportunity to explore in our usual conversations. This informal salon brings together a small group of critical thinkers like yourself who are unafraid to cross the normal boundaries and eager to engage with others in civil discourse, actively talking and listening, and hopefully coming away from the evening with a clearer view on the issue being discussed. If you want to express your curi …

… We are focused on three key functions in the Free-thought Community   Cooperation in organizing Free-thought events including conferences, programs of speakers, debates, and fora Developing and improving a process for cooperation and coordination between Free-thought groups Engaging donors and bestowing grants and scholarships to Free-thought groups and students to promote and encourage free-thinking

This group is for people who like to mix philosophical discourse and drinking. If you're looking for carefully moderated debate, look elsewhere. These discussions are unstructured intellectual free-for-alls - the only two constants are booze and a keen interest in the nature of reality and human existence. We take philosophy very seriously, but we don't think taking it seriously demands that you act like an academic when discussing it. No formal training is necessary -  no one will be expect …

America is in Trouble. Rising National Debt, low Educational performance, crumbling Infrastructure, lack of political will and direction. Is America now in a long term decline? If so, what can be done to 'fix America'?  I look around and there are not many SERIOUS discussions on what Underlying forces are driving the Issues we face as a Nation. This group will be the polar opposite of Glen Beck style crazy. The nation faces real issues and needs real solutions. Not more smoke and mirrors for …

Books by authors featured as guests on the Colbert Report are fair game for this book group. Join now to share a bit of comedic relief to the day-to-day doldrums of Seattle living.

Welcome to Freethinkers United Network (F.U.N.) FUN is an organization dedicated to providing atheist and freethinker resources/community. The atheist-freethought community is a diverse collection of people. We aim to unite each of our communities under one comprehensive umbrella. If you know of like-minded communities that have web representation, please drop us a line and we'll post their info and website here. Through this community, we make an effort to gather freethinking organizations o …

Mastermind groups facilitate the achievement of aspirations, related to business development, career, academics, creative projects, hobbies, abundance, relationships and health.  Group members cheer each other on, harnessing the power of goal setting, trust, accountability, solicited feedback and positive focus.  Consistent attendance is important to the success of the group.  Mastermind groups, by definition, create powerful group success that exceeds the sum of individual members’ success.   S …

The Kitsap County Writers Group currently holds monthly meetings in north Bremerton (subject to change as we grow). The goal of the group is to be a source of encouragement, motivation, constructive criticism and learning for local writers. The monthly meetings are split between discussion and writing exercises for the first half, followed by a writing feedback ("critique") session. Read the Message Board and Files for an idea of how our meetings work, what constitutes a "critique," tips on w …

… It contains a script, plot, and resolution. Thinking of it this way, we realize that we are the players, directors, producers, critics, and the audience in our live dramas. Thus we have control over the action, which is a natural and reliable form of therapy. Better than any pill. 6. PROBLEM SOLVING 101: There actually is a formula for dealing with all problems, issues, and conflicts, along with principle tools for learning and change. When we learn these essentials, we upgrade our lives in amaz …