Hi Everyone! I started this meetup because there are so many books I want to read, and I think that discussing them with others will make it more fun, challenging, and fulfilling. My academic background is in Philosophy and Anthropology . . . but there is so much more to discover! This is a meetup for people who love learning and thinking about the world around them: sociology, history, philosophy, evolution, primatology, cognitive science, cultural studies, biographies, political science, curre …

Hi! This meetup is an ecumenical and nondenominational Christian discussion group in which difficult, challenging, and even controversial matters that aren't normally discussed within church settings can be discussed candidly and without reserve. Issues and categories of thought that would likely be addressed include: theology, philosophy, science, church history, Christian doctrine, ancient near-eastern history, biblical source material, etc. The Christian faith, as we're typically taught it a …

Star Sapphire Lodge was born with the merger in 2009 of L.V.X. Lodge and Blue Horizon Oasis. Blue Horizon Oasis was founded in 2000 in Glendale, California. The idea of Blue Horizon Oasis was born on the beautiful beaches of Southern California: if you look over the waves into the blue horizon you can imagine the limitless possibilities that await you when you take that first step in any direction. The same holds true for humanity in that seemingly endless body of Nuit. Founded in 1989 by Frater …

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.

Even though the theory of evolution has been around the last 150 years, within the last few decades it has re-emerged as the framework in which to evaluate the sciences and philosophy. The purpose of this group is to explore the hard and soft sciences as well as philosophy with respect to evolution's influence on those topics. My intent is to cover one topic per meetup with some potential topics being Fundamentals of Evolution, Philosophy of Mind and Evolution, Evolutionary Biology, Evolutionar …

Are you interested in any of the following: Meditation, philosophy (East or West), mysticism, Kabbalah, T'ai chi, Yoga, parapsychology, Lucid Dreaming (to name just a few)? Are you Jewish as well? Do you have a degree or are working in any of the sciences (from physics to psychology, from Astronomy to botany)? **If you're not specifically a degreed scientist, but have at least a BA and read science journals for leisure... you're qualified. Can you mix laughter with some 'heavy' topics? Come …

Meet UFO enthusiasts, investigators, witnesses. Discuss some of the topics related to UFOs : -The scientific study of UFOs and other unexplained Aerial phenomena -Astrobiology and the search for life in the universe. -The search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence(SETI) -The search for extra Solar planets -The Scientific -Psychology -Mythology and Skepticism -Philosophy -UFO phenomenon and its potential impact on society -Space travel -Astronomy -Theoretical physics -Alien Abduction phenomenon - …

    BUDDHIST MEDITATION develops A Quieter Mind: Simply The Power of Much More Inner-Silence   " Good timber does not grow with ease. The stronger the wind ~ the stronger the trees." ~ Willard Marriot   * Sure, taking up a New Meditation Practice and sticking with it, is WORK ! . . . .   Yet, the long-time, long-range results are so peacefully, quietly worth it. ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________   …

Universal Mind Science is a free-thought non-denominational fellowship where there are no strangers. Universal Mind Science Church was founded in 1968 by the late Damien Simpson. We are the oldest Metaphysical Church in Long Beach. Metaphysics teaches us to be open minded by combining religion and science and gives us the insight to the question "Why do we exist"? We gain knowledge and enlightenment through positive teachings derived from the philosophies of all the greatest spiritual teachers. …

Come hang out with a group of scientifically-minded individuals discussing a wide variety of subjects ranging from Skepticism, Computers, Astronomy, Atheism, Technology and more!

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A Matryoshka doll or a nested/nesting doll is a Russian doll or toy which features a set of dolls in decreasing sizes nested within one another. I chose this name for the group because I believe everyone is complex and has many layers to their personality and discussion can be a tool to explore the many facets that exist in others, thus creating true intimacy and camaraderie. I feel that is missing today. The Nested Doll is a group for those who really enjoy great conversation and deep and ho …

This group caters to intelligent people who are seeking added depth to the usual conversations about topics that defy simple explanations and/or deserve deeper insight.

Do you have a rational world view based on the natural world? Do you make decision in the world that are based on science and empiricism? Do you have an affinity and respect for science and skepticism? Are you looking to meet others who share your world view? Then come check us out! Meet other local atheists and freethinkers. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, and make new friends. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you knew what causes depression, anxiety or stress you'd not feel any longer so, would you? For me and many of my friends the techniques of DIANETICS: The Modern Science of Mental Health (by L. Ron Hubbard) has helped us to overcome these nasty feelings. And they all are very simple to apply. And we do it by developing our own NATURAL MENTAL POWERS that we have but have been not developed. Get rid of your depression, anxiety or stress and be happy again!   ©Copyright 2010 CSMRP. All rights re …

The Renaissance Man Support Group is to support, guide, and educate awakened men who seek deeper spiritual relationships, to understand the language of women and the feminine divine, including understanding their own feminine energy, to cultivate meaningful lives, to be in alignment with their purpose, to develop emotional intelligence and resilience, to be more grounded and PRESENT, to learn how to alleviate the stress and cultural pressures including the role of being a father, to transcend be …