This group is not tied to any particular school of Buddhism or belief in a spiritual reality separate and apart from the material world. Practitioners of any school or religion are welcome as are non-practitioners.The inspiration for this undertaking are the works of Stephen Batchelor; particularly the following: "Buddhism without Beliefs"; "Living with the Devil"; and "Confessions of a Buddhist Atheist". My hope would be to use "Buddhism without Beliefs" as a catalyst for our initial meetings. …

If you are atheist or agnostic,you are not alone. Because of our culture, non believers tend to avoid discussing religious topics while those of faith discuss it regularly. This imbalance makes it seems like we are alone. JOIN THE BLACK AZ ATHEIST MEET UP GROUP, to meet other local atheist, freethinkers,agnostic, heathens. We will gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies,share our experiences,and make new friends.

About this group: This group was born from the  Phoenix Atheists Meetup Group (PAMG) as a way to concentrate and nurture efforts to bring together freethinking, atheist, agnostic and other non-believer families with children. Our goal is to be a catalyst in the development of a more personal, supportive community of freethinkers. We hope you will find community in this group, a place to connect and find families you want to get to know outside of just the meetup events posted here.  If you have …

HSGP is a warm and welcoming community of humanists, atheists, agnostics, free-thinkers, and non-theists of all stripes. The group aims to enrich the lives of any who join us through explorations in science, philosophy, history, and the arts. We are primarily an educational organization, providing bi-monthly lectures by experts in various fields; opportunities for intellectual intercourse over films, books, arts, and specific discussion topics; and social events such as game nights, potlucks, an …

alt.black (Alternative Black) is a social group where black people who don't identify with the traditional black culture can come together and meet other black people who feel the same.   Alternative lifestyle, music, and subculture. Punk, heavy metal, and techno music. Geeks and nerds. Goth, Steampunk, Alternative fashion. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. Atheists. Vegan. Vegetarian.       Search Terms: Women's group, 20's & 30's, single, new in town, social networking, african american, bl …

Meetup site (easier to remember): http://PhysicsAndPhilosophy.com Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148654975889 Click here to donate! (we need $72/year)   Hi all! The purpose of this meetup is to learn about and appreciate all kinds of topics related to physics and philosophy. There is no "goal" or "agenda" other than the journey of learning and meeting people with overlapping interests. I am a fiscally conservative atheist, but welcome people from all walks of life. I hope …

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc., is an educational group working for the separation of state and church. Its purposes, as stated in its bylaws, are to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church, and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism. Incorporated in 1978 in Wisconsin, the Foundation is a national membership association of freethinkers: atheists, agnostics and skeptics of any pedigree. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organiza …

Welcome to the Valley Austrian Economists! First off, no, you do not have to be an academically-educated economist in order to join this group. Basically we're just a group for those who are sympathetic to the Austrian perspective in regards to economics. Typically there is no set agenda or topic of discussion; we are first and foremost a social group. Our primary aim is to provide a non-formal setting, where like-minded people can come together for a fun social outing. However, we may occasiona …

Looking for a place to meet some new friends, enjoy craft beers and discuss faith, spirituality, religion, 'God', and life in a casual atmosphere? If so, we'd love to meet you! Some of the best spiritual/theological talks I've ever had usually happen while sharing a drink with others, and so I wanted to start this discussion group to give more people an opportunity to do something which most of us usually don't have time for: thinking about life and how 'God' (or a higher power) fits into that l …

Our purpose is to study, teach, and share the original Biblical texts, in depth, from their Hebrew language foundation from information learned in Jerusalem, Israel - that was never shared with the west until now. Our teaching format includes lectures, multi-media slides, movies, and hand-on demonstrations. This amazing objective non-sectarian information that we will share with our members will bring them up to date with current world events - based on the Hebrew calendar. This new objective …