Muslim-ish: searching for truth, rejecting false idols, and fighting for freedom Who are we? We are a group of Ex-Muslims and Muslims of varying degrees of religiosity. What do we want? We want to find the truth, no matter what it is, and fight for our right to follow it. We want to create a safe place for people to exchange thoughts and ideas that we were taught not to talk about. We want to support each other and help each other deal with family questions and formulate answers. We want to gi …

We are a community dedicated to fostering ethical humanist beliefs and values and to improving the human condition through individual and collective action. We celebrate diversity and welcome newcomers of all faiths, color, sexual orientations, and nationalities - anyone who agrees with the idea that we need to help in making the world a better, more ethical place. We have activities and events for all age groups. Among our activities are a Sunday School, a teen group, and for adults we have so …

Are you interested in meeting people, getting a taste of other faith traditions, and sharing elements of your own religion with others? Faith House Manhattan is an experiential inter-religious community that organizes regular events to learn about other faiths, explore and share our own, and forge meaningful connections with people of other faiths or no faith at all. Every other week Faith House hosts a Living Room Gathering where we share holy days, learn new spiritual practices, and address cu …

***Due to low attendance, we're taking a bit of a hiatus.  Stay tuned for future meetings.*** We meet monthly for casual, open-minded conversation about spirituality, religion, God, and related topics. Grab a beverage of your choice and join in the discussion at the Van Dyck Restaurant and Lounge in Schenectady on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7pm.

Welcome to the New York City branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI). The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. The Center for Inquiry-New York City sponsors leading thinkers for lectures and panel discussions on science, philosophy, and religion; supports local community events and campus groups; works with media and opinion makers; and hosts the Center's mission to the United Nations. For more information, …

The daily lives of most of us are full of things that keep us busy and preoccupied with mundane concerns. We miss the sacred, so every now and then we find ourselves drawing-back and wondering what is it all about. And then. perhaps we may internally begin exploring perennial questions that we don't normally stop to examine. This can happen with regard to any aspect of our lives. This study group is deliberately designed for those among us who are curious, enthusiastic, non-judgemental, and wond …

We have have two alternating meetups every Thursday for people who have left or are leaving Christianity, as well as occasional fun get-togethers. In everything, we mostly do two things: Provide a kind and thoughtful community for people who are leaving or who have left Christianity. You may find that this is the one place where people not only understand your struggles and isolation, but also get your communion wafer jokes. Engage in serious but OPEN conversation about theological, philosophic …

This is a meetup for those who were once Jehovah's Witnesses. Our group comes together to hang out and socialize at cool pubs and bars in NYC. We are just regular people having a great time and sharing our experience.  Check us out... [about joining: http://www.meetup.com/Friends-FJW/about/]

Ethical Culture is a movement centered on ethics, not theology, whose mission is to encourage respect for humanity and nature and to create a better world. Members are committed to personal ethical development in their relationships with others and in activities involving social justice and environmental stewardship. What We Believe We believe all individuals have inherent worth and dignity, the potential to grow and change, a responsibility to strive for ethical growth, and a responsibility to …

We gather to explore the relevance of spirituality in our daily lives. Using topics inspired from real life situations (work, family, friends, dating, communication) we see what insight can be brought to bear from the perspective of Christian faith. Then we allow the discussion to go where it needs. All agree to respect the thoughts of others and no one is there to convince another of a particular perspective. One goal of the meeting is to create a community where people can meet others who wish …

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. Drinking Skeptically does not take "official" positions on political, religious, academic, or other matters. For example, Drinking Skeptically is not an "atheist" organization; nor is it a "non-atheist" organization. All we are interested in is providing a social venue for rationalists, critical-th …

This aim of this group is to raise awareness and stir action among the humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and other like-minded citizens in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties.

The Boston Atheists are a local affiliate of American Atheists, http://atheists.org. You can find the BA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92494277107. Our Google Group, for members who'd like to participate in email discussion, is http://groups.google.com/group/boston-atheists.

Meet other local atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, and other freethinkers. Gather to discuss beliefs, philosophies, current events--and make new friends.

Welcome to the Long Island branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI), a nonprofit organization advancing science, reason, and secular values. The Center for Inquiry-Long Island sponsors public educational programs, philosophy discussions, book clubs, and social events. Come meet people in your neighborhood, exercise your brain, and get involved. For more information, please e-mail akelly@centerforinquiry.net.

Have you ever thought there might be a higher power out there....more to life then just going through your normal routine day after day?? Or maybe you already believe in God but aren't quite sure how to communicate with him and want to take the next steps to getting to know him. Or maybe you're a believer looking for other believers to grow with. No matter which one fits you -- you can have a place at the Woo. The Woo is a Vineyard church dedicated to showing others and the community love. Every …

Get up to date information about dates, times, and locations for all those Richies List events. The List is for events that have to do with Atheists, Skeptics, Philosophers, Brights, Humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, and those who want to build community without worshipping. Join Richies list to get info on all other like groups. Join us for Fridays Drinking With Atheists, DWA.

The Pioneer Valley Secularists are a community of non-theists in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas. We are committed to promoting the separation of the church and state, secular education, and a positive perception of non-theists among the general public. We hope to contribute to society by providing social, philanthropic, and educational opportunities in an open and welcoming secular environment.

Give us today our daily bread! We are a fun group who are devoted to having a good time learning the truth of the Word. After a long hard day at work, come relax and open Gods word with us.

Ethical Culture is a Humanist and Ethical movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of our lives is to create a more just and humane society. We believe that acting morally does not require belief in a god. We place our faith in the demonstrated capacity of people to do wonderful things. We believe in the worth and dignity of all living beings. We offer a full schedule of events and activities for everyone including Sunday meetings, social gatherings, lectures, discussion groups, chari …

Join the Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_198473996849996! See a map of Secular Massachusetts -- sites of interest, local community groups, and venues suitable for group gatherings -- at http://bit.ly/secularmassmap. The purpose of this group is to bring together the many kinds of Massachusetts freethinkers -- Atheists, Humanists, Ethical Culturists, Brights, agnostics, and so on -- for common social, educational, and civic purposes. Any person interested in particip …

Shalom! Hey, Lets Get Together! Bible Discussions & Classes Social Activities Biblical Life Cycle Events Jewish Holiday Celebrations Weekly Shabbat Services Free Hebrew Classes KId's Shabbat Bible & Hebrew Shul Lots of opportunities for Fellowship Saturdays @ KHD: Shabbat Mincha Afternoon Prayer! 1pm FREE HEBREW CLASS !!! Kid's Shul is during the service 2:30-3:45pm This is how we Roll at KHD! 2pm Shabbat Mincha Service Great pic from Messianic Young Adult Conference! 4pm Fellowship Scmoo …

Truth is at best partial, at worst error. We are at best explorers, at worst believers. If we desire to fully grow we must keep exploring. . .  Welcome Explorers! (And curious believers too!) This is a group for exploring and testing each other's new ideas, and for the potential of creating even more together! As a starting point we'll discuss the possibility of: A natural morality based on our passion's values; A politics that roots out resentment so we can enjoy a unified diversity; And a cult …

What is a bright? * A bright is a person who has a naturalistic worldview * A bright's worldview is free of supernatural and mystical elements * The ethics and actions of a bright are based on a naturalistic worldview Is Your Worldview Naturalistic? Think about your own worldview to decide if it is free of supernatural or mystical deities, forces, and entities. If you decide that you fit the description above, then you are, by definition, a bright! Join with other brights from all over the wor …

Are you the person that you always wanted to be? Do you feel safe, happy, confident and in full control of your life? Do you love your work and are you achieving your goals? Are you loving others and being loved in turn? If so, don’t read on. This is not for you. But if your life isn’t the way you want it to be, if you're stressed or struggling, dealing with loss or grief, I'd like to suggest that you take a look at the Sedona Method.® The Method works through a process of tuning into and direct …

Let the beer and conversation flow. This group is for anybody who enjoys lively discussion about things that matter with people who respect each other (and try to like each other too!). I'll come prepared with a recent news article, quotation, poem, or passage of scripture to prompt conversation about themes like "Angels and Demons," "What's the Difference Between Justice and Vengeance?", "Racism," "The Afterlife," "Animal Rights," etc., to prompt conversation from a theological perspective. I'm …

During the eight Sundays of October and November 2012, Reformation Presbyterian Church (refpres.com) will be preaching, teaching, studying, and praying through the book of Revelation. We welcome you to join us!

"Jung's psychology offers not only a method for psychological healing of individuals but also a new world view for Western Man which holds out the possibility for healing the split in the contemporary collective psyche". ( Edward Edinger, 1998 ) Meet and gather with other Jungian & Transpersonal enthusiasts. Explore Jung's works, his life and his luminous ideas on the human psyche with similiar-minded individuals in a non-judgemental and supportive community. Lets gather and discuss his life, h …