As the name suggests, this group will serve as a forum for discussing political and economic philosophy. The intention is foster civil debate about the nature of government, individual liberty, and socio-economic ethics in worldwide political discourse. The meet-ups will be comprised of two types : social and intellectual meet-ups. The social meet-ups  will consist of casual  discussion (usually breaking off into separate sub-discussions) of non-specific topics. Intellectual meet-ups will consis …

Welcome to Perspectives! We are a relaxed group that will be meeting on a regular basis in various locals around Northeast Ohio for book discussion, coffee, tea and the like. We will be reading books in various genres and will include both fiction and non- fiction. Intellectual Development: Every other month, usually on the first Wednesday of the month, we will be hosting a meetup for an Intellectual Development pick. These books could be self-growth, business, economics or science. Selections …

In the opening words to the preface of the first edition of Critique of Pure Reason, Kant says that our reason burdens us with questions we cannot ignore, but questions we also cannot answer. That's pretty much Philosophy, isn't it? It's got us thinking about those big questions of the universe beyond the reaches of our ability to know the answers with any kind of certainty. Does Philosophy help us better understand the world? Do we think better after studying Philosophy? Did you ever find yours …

Disgusted by the dangerous attacks on women and the LGBT community by the religious right? Ready to "shut that whole thing down"? Are you a woman**(or supporter of women) not afraid to use the "F"* word who wants to support the power of non-religious women in atheism and society at large? *Feminism!! *gasp*! Are you an atheist, agnostic, or otherwise free of religion and supernatural beliefs? Do you support secular humanist values? If so, this group may be for you. Keep reading! Northeast Ohi …

Greetings, and Welcome to the Akron area Death Cafe! Death Cafes may sound a bit morbid, but sometimes in can be helpful and good to reflect and discuss death and its related topics in a safe, open, and friendly environment over delicious food, tea, and coffee! The objective of Death Cafe is "To increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives". These are the guiding principles of Death Cafes: - We are not for profit basis (though to be sustainable …

Eastern Ohio Freethinkers We have formed this group as a result of several years of monthly traveling to Akron, Cleveland and Mansfield to meet with fellow freethinkers and humanists. We know there are people in the Tuscarawas valley with a rationalist outlook. We know those people would welcome a chance to get together with friends to discuss the events of today. We know that even in todays internet society there is a huge need for friendships and casual conversations face to face. Since the t …

Do you believe in God and the superiority of reason? Do you value the 'Christian message', but think that the Bible should be examined critically using all available knowledge? Is the whole Creation your textbook? Have you matured beyond the dogma and teaching of Evangelical/Fundamentalist Christianity, but still you are not willing to accept the full-blown 'tolerance doctrine' of Progressive Christianity or Unitarian Universalism? Is sharing your religious, spiritual and philosophic ideas, face …

Looking for a "reason based" community?  Sick of the sad state of science education and the gullibility of the average person? Since 2008 our members have been making friends, learning, challenging and being challenged with people who like to examine commonly held ideas and beliefs with a scientific eye. Take a break from those who forward dubious alarmist emails or buy into the latest panacea, religious idea, scam or utopian vision based on "truthiness" alone. Hang out for a laugh, write an act …

Socrates thought that understanding the perspectives of others made him a more excellent human being. In this spirit, the purpose of the Socrates Café is not to persuade others to our point of view, but to deepen our understanding of the views of everyone who participates. Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for the next Socrates Café and another ninety minutes of philosophical exploration.

We drink and talk. We listen to a history presentation. We drink and talk. Teetotalers are also encouraged to join.

Data Driven Detroit (D3), in partnership with the University of Michigan's Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute, will convene a series of summer data workshops to address the relevance of sustainability data to ongoing planning and policy efforts in the city of Detroit through cross-sector conversations and interactions.

I am very concerned about what is going on with our world, environment and our future. We need to stand together and get to bottom of this most concerning of issues; Chemtrails.

I recently had a chance to experience sessions of group therapy and found it to be amazingly beneficial for myself and those that attended with me. I think that even without assistance and input from a Therapist directing, just being able to have a "safe-zone" to "LET IT ALL OUT!" has healing power. " Group therapy without the quack therapist" as I've coined it!! I want this group to be about a community of people that wish to share their lives... With that said I ask that you attend with an ope …

A call to action!  A movement to limit the massive donations & manipulation that Unions & Corporations have over our government officials. The goal of this group is for like-minded & curious residents of Licking County (and beyond) to work together from all sides of the political spectrum & remove the greed from Washington as the sole decision maker of politics. We are part of a national coalition to overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision that held political spending is a form of pr …

Jesuit Retreat House of Parma has been creating 'Meetups' since 1893...we joined Meetup.com so that people can connect with fellow spiritual sojourners. Our calendar is filled with spiritual programs and retreats that speak to the hearts and minds of contemporary spiritual seekers. Located just 10 minutes outside of downtown Cleveland, we are a place where people encounter God through the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. With 57 acres and over 50 bedrooms, we are the perfect place for a pr …

Data Driven Detroit (D3), in partnership with the University of Michigan's Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute, will convene a series of summer data workshops to address the relevance of sustainability data to ongoing planning and policy efforts in the city of Detroit through cross-sector conversations and interactions.

The Royal Oak Book Club was created out of a passion for the written word, a desire to connect with others who share that passion, and as an opportunity to enhance one another's appreciation of any given piece of literature through open discussion in a comfortable social setting. We do not promote a particular genre or theme, but are open to and would be interested in exploring any type of literature in which the group expresses interest. If you love to read, if you enjoy the stimulation, both i …