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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Zeitgeist Movement is an explicitly non-violent, global sustainability advocacy group currently working in over 1000 Regional Chapters across 70 countries. The basic structure of The Movement consists of Chapters, Teams, Projects & Events. Overall, the Chapters are essentially what define the Movement and each Chapter works to not only spread awareness about the roots of our social problems today but also to express the logical, scientific solutions and methods we have at our disposal to upd …

We are an open, friendly, non-sectarian, non-stuffy group of people who meditate together -- and support one another. When it comes to moving along on the spiritual path, it's not easy to go it alone. We all need support. And our warm group energy gives lots of that support. Our teachers, Merrill and Mataji, are there to encourage and assist us. They also offer instruction to beginners, so they can comfortably explore the field for themselves, to see if meditation enhances their lives as much as …

Do you wish you could have deep and meaningful conversation that is still fun? Then this is the group for you! The group will explore the hows and whys of life, our fears, hopes and dreams. The focus is about real feelings and meaning. Example discussion topics include "The Purpose to Life", “Living in the Moment“, “The Missing Piece“ and “Sleep, Dreams and Insomnia” and “Love and Relationships”. We have explored life's deepest questions with a Catholic priest and a Buddhist monk and plan on mee …

This Meetup is about learning how you can get meaningful answers for yourself through direct spiritual experience. It’s about exploring tools that can help you gain more understanding of your life and help you live it better, calmer, and happier as a more aware Soul. It’s also about those special experiences so many people have that can’t seem to be explained and have so much to teach us, such as: • Hearing a sound no one else hears • Seeing light that isn’t of this world • Visions • Dreams seem …

Join others asking the big questions in a small pub. We’ll discuss belief, faith, and theology over a few beverages with featured speakers each month. No particular belief required, please be over 21.

"It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas." -Carl Sagan We are a collection of open minded thinkers interested in ideas about truth and existence. We are interested in examining the human experience through science, religion, philosophy, and story telling to address the big questions in life. We respect all points of view and …

To properly describe the Grove of the Ancient Willow, imagine the Druids sailing from Europe in exploration or to get away from the execution of the Romans and they find North America by chance or by divination and prophecy. The druids meet the native American Tribes and not just befriend them but learn and grow along with them. Here the druids build new monuments as they move around north America and make themselves a new sanctuary alongside new friends. As part of the Grove we follow exactly t …

During weekly meetings on Friday evenings in East Meadow, Long Island, Atma-Nivedana dasa ("Atma") and Subhangada devi dasi ("Subhie") teach how to hear and chant sanskrit names for God in kirtan and a systematic study of the Bhagavad Gita As It Is. Kirtan meditation consists of hearing and chanting sanksrit names for God to the accompaniment of melodious and rhythmic music in order to invoke God's divine mercy and presence. Bhagavad Gita As It Is is studied according to the ancient, yet unbroke …

1) What we stand for: Equal rights for nonbelievers and believers We think everyone deserves the same rights and privileges regardless of whether or not they have religious beliefs Separation of government and religion At present there is way too much religion in politics and government to the detriment of both – we support their separation as prescribed in the US Constitution A sharing of the tax burden by all Tax exemptions and special privileges for religion cost US taxpayers as much as …

The purpose of Eckankar is to make God an everyday reality in your life. Have you had: * An out-of-body experience? * An inner nudge or intuition of what to do? * A sense that you have lived before? * An inner experience with light or sound? These are some of the spiritual experiences people have in their lives. You are welcome to join us as we share experiences with like-minded souls. Shine a bright light on your spiritual journey. We live in a time of unprecedented interest in spiritualit …

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

This group was formed back in Fall 2011 to be a group for ladies in their mid-20's-mid-30's in Norfolk County.  I stepped up to takeover the group in Spring 2013 and have transformed the group into one for ladies/women in their late-20's to late-40's for those in Norfolk and Plymouth Counties aka "South Shore".   We will be called "South Shore Ladies" for now till we can come up with a better-suited name. This group is open to ALL WOMEN living and working in Norfolk and Plymouth counties on the …

This group is very selective and for people who are very sincere about making new friends and getting to know one another. I will probably stop accepting people at 100, so if you do not stay engaged your spot will be replaced. This takes a lot of time so PLEASE READ ALL OF THE BELOW..... I am not looking for large group events, but small quiet events so we get to know each other and really share a lot of laughs. I can be very serious and very silly at times and I think you will find that I am a …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Uni …

We are a group of mamas who are tired of the catty, gossipy, drama-filled pettiness that is found in so many groups of women. We decided to create our own group, with the hopes that it would result in genuine, close friendships between mamas who might be different on the outside but are the same on the inside: human beings with feelings and a need for girly companionship. With this ultimate goal in mind we changed our group at the end of 2011 to focus on MNOs (hence, "The MNO Edition"). We learn …

Join us for a film screening and discussions that address key issues in Russian Jewish history, culture and identity. Dr. Olga Gershenson, the internationally renowned scholar of Soviet-Jewish films will lead us in addressing questions about tradition and assimilation, religion and secularism, and history and memory. Come and enjoy the unique films, vibrant discussions, home like atmosphere and delicious refreshments in the Russian-Jewish style! This is a 4-sessions series. In partnership with t …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation, founde …