We are a Sydney based group of relatively young blokes who live in and around Sydney who are already Masons. This group is primarily designed to assist men who want to enter Freemasonry but dont know where to start. It is a little more laid back and makes for an easier passage. If your sincerely interested in becoming a Freemason, why not meet with us? If we believe you are genuine and sincere in your desire to join a Lodge you can come to a Lodge and have dinner with us! A group where you ca …

Sydney Philosophy Circle is a fortnightly discussion group that's been running since the start of 2007. It began life as the Russoc discussion group (of Sydney University) in August 2004. Anyone with the remotest interest in philosophy (whatever that word might mean) is welcome to attend. The usual agenda is to discuss a different topic/author/book/essay each meeting (see the list of previous topics in the message board section for some indication of what we've talked about). Normally some …

The purpose of this Group is to explore the philosophy of Epicurus through discussion and the enjoyment of the simple pleasures of life such as friendship, as originally espoused by Epicurus. The idea for this Group arises from the desire to achieve happiness in life by applying the four basic tenets that Epicurus espoused. According to D S Hutchinson from the University of Toronto writing in the introduction to "The Epicurus Reader: Selected Writings and Testimonia: "The fundamental obstacle to …

This group aims to support New Atheism in our Sydney community. We introduce the wider public to New Atheism and enjoy social engagement whilst working steadily to help bring about the collapse of religious belief. All religions are predicated on their particular set of very harmful and dangerously devisive beliefs and blind faith. Faith is misguided, harmful and in many cases downright dangerous. It is usually the result of forced childhood indoctrination and/or cult mind control techniques. Th …

It's time to stop talking and start doing! Newity aims to be a collaborative society where anyone can come to discuss, learn, and, above all, do things that enrich us and the world. Anyone who has a naturalistic outlook, and who wants to collaborate with other like minded people should join

Letter to a friend: I still believe I was on the right track with my Real Wild Church. For example, Lucy realises that when I die, she'll be absolutely on her own. She's joining several meetup groups to meet new people and hopefully form strong and lasting relationships. Presently atheists have two things going for them - atheist societies which deal with atheist politics and serious stuff, and atheist meetup groups which get together for informal discussions and/or a beer in a pub. Better tha …