By "religion-based bigotry," we mean both (1) bigotry against people because of their religion (or lack thereof) and (2) bigotry rooted in or excused by religion, e.g. bigotry against gays. NYARBB aims to oppose the religious right wing on many different fronts. For information about New Yorkers Against Religion-Based Bigotry, please see the NYARBB main website ( http://nyarbb.com/ ) and the NYARBB blog ( http://blog.nyarbb.org/ ). See especially the main site's "About NYARBB" page ( http:/ …

Secular Professionals After Work & Nightlife Social Group is one of the Meetup groups under the umbrella of Shades of Color NYC. Please go to our sponsor link to learn more. This is a social group for atheist, agnostics, and non-religious professionals and other working adults who are interested in experiencing nightlife and other related events with like minded individuals. This is not a philosophy or debate group although we will host occasional lectures and other intellectually stimulati …

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a religious, progressive and humanistic community. While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life. Join this Meetup group and, better yet, come for a visit! All our Meetup group meetings are open to the public and include more than just Meetup members. Our typical audience …

The Center For Spiritual Living White Plains http://www.cslwp.org - is a spiritual community that teaches the Science od Mind philosophy. It is the study of our founder Ernest Holmes. It provides the spiritual tools to transform our personal lives and to help make the world a better place. Our Mission: "To Live, To Love, To Teach the Truth That Has Made Us Free" Our Vision: "Awakening Humanity To It's Spiritual Magnificence" Please join us every Sunday at 11 am at the Masonic Temple, 262 Mart …

Meet other locals to discuss your path. Share your transformational personal experiences or what you have been through in your life. Discover ways to enhance your wellbeing & personal/spiritual path. Open to people of all backgrounds, all beliefs and attitudes - whether you're spiritual, religious, athiest, scientific or simply curious - you are totally welcome. This is a forum to explore and express oneself with complete freedom. We are a grassroots organisation where You are in the driving se …

… Because religious arguments are belief-based, we limit our discussion to what empirical evidence, reason, and personal experience tell us about human will. Our three rules are that we refrain from advancing belief-based evidence, we remain civil and respectful of each other, and that we have an great time exploring this truly awesome topic.  The last rule is very important. Because our topic is fundamental to who we are as human beings, and so unexplored by most of us, members should find our co …

                                                                             ABOUT THIS GROUP This meetup group is the New-York City branch of the Order Of The Essenes, founded by Rabbi Desiree Ntolo, the direct descendant of an Essene follower of Yeshua (Jesus). We believe in, and follow the teachings of Rabbi Yeshua of Nazareth. But we are not Christians. We are people from many religious denominations, coming from all nations of the Earth, who are interested in knowing all about the historica …

… WE DO NOT TOLERATE JUDGMENTAL OPPRESSIVE PEOPLE OR ANY PERSON PUSHING ANAJENDA RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL OR ANY OUTSIDE GROUP ATTEMPTING TO HASSLE ANY ONE THIS INCLUDES BUSINESSES WE WANT MEMBERS WHO EXHUDE POSITIVE WARM SEXUAL ENERGY AND WHO LIKE TO BE PLAYFUL LOVING SEXUAL FUN AND NICE PASS THAT ON TO OTHERS.THAT ENJOY LAWFUL FUN ACTIVITIES SOME TIMES ZANY SOME TIME KINKY AND SEXUAL BUT FUN LOVING AND CARING tip guys look like your going to moms or church or the office unless your in a pe …

In these times of rapid change and growing fragmentation we feel it’s important to find internal calm and meaning in life. This group offers simple down-to-earth guided meditations designed to connect with deeper parts of oneself and one’s own experience of the sacred. We use the book “Silo’s Message” to guide our meetings. Silo is a spiritual guide who is also well-known for developing Universalist Humanism. Our purpose is to create an environment that will nurture and foster deep experiences …

… All Humans are welcome The group is a non-political, non-paramilitary group, non-religious group. You will discover a group for the Thinkers, doers, and creators who live in the urban and suburban world. Contact: PreppingInTheCity@gmail.com                                          Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved Neopotentials and "Prepping IN The City"

This group shares Tao, the Art of tea,Chinese culture and contemporary Chinese Artworks. You will be enlighten to a new philosophy and a way of living which will enhance your understanding of the universe. As human beings, we need to live in harmony with nature. However, we are not leaving in a peaceful world now: financial tsunami, mental and economic depressions, health and healcare crisis, resources shortages, global warming, religious conflicts... These signs of social, economic and cultural …

Welcome to Formerly Frum Northeast! Our purpose: To bring together those who have left a strain of orthodox Judaism and are interested in meeting and sharing with others who have had similar experiences. Who should join: If you've left the frum community, or, conversely, have close friends or relatives who've decided to become frum and are seeking others who understand the life-changing significance of that decision. In other words, anyone who has been involved with the frum community in any way …