We are the largest and most active group of atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, humanists, and other nonbelievers in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area. This group is a safe place to meet and socialize with other nonbelievers in a supportive environment. There are very few rules and regulations in here so enjoy the freedom to discuss whatever you want so long as you keep it civil and respectful of other members. Have fun!   Alex, Organizer

Please tell your Meetup friends about us! The Short Version: The Rhine hosts lectures, workshops, classes and conferences with many of the world's foremost authorities on paranormal and parapsychology topics.  Join, learn and experience with us! The Long Version: The Rhine Research Center explores the frontiers of consciousness and exceptional human experiences in the context of unusual and unexplained phenomena. The Rhine’s mission is to advance the science of parapsychology, to provide educati …

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is known to have said that "human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted." Are you looking for an emotional support group? Have you been labeled with a psychiatric illness? Then we are a place where your maladjustments may become assets. We don't consider psychiatric diagnosis as relevant. All people are unique. In our meetings mental health treatments applicable to everyone are explored. Background: The Metamorphosis Club (MC) is a sponsor gro …

Welcome fellow Agnostics, Atheists, Humanists and other Freethinkers! This group will be a home for anyone in the Triangle area who doesn't practice a particular religion and might be looking for a friendly secular forum for discussion. We welcome Atheist, Agnostic, Humanist and open-minded Deist brothers and sisters who agree that reason, compassion and free will are more important than obedience to religious institutions or religious dogma as a foundation for a moral and ethical society.  A pr …

'Advancing Consciousness Evolution' (ACE) Metaphysics Meetup is a Divinely guided platform for metaphysical human potential and spiritual empowerment. The programs selected are educational and empowering, based on Universal Truth, and come from the source of Divine intention. The presenters and speakers chosen have great integrity in serving Universal Good. Our ultimate goal is to help you connect with the Divine Consciousness so that you are able to express your Divinity in whatever you do. Me …

Meet other local people who support permaculture design for sustainable human existence. Plan and execute permaculture plans and projects for each other. We hope to actually make some progress for members, as well as continue to learn principles and locally-tailored techniques and details.

We may not see an end to institutional and structural racism in our lifetimes, but we can continue to tear down these structures, brick by brick, if we join together to continue to raise our awareness, gather more information, plan, take action, evaluate, and gather more information.  We can only be successful if we do thistogether, along which others who share the same orientation, definitions, and principles.   The Organizing Against Racism network exists to help facilitate conversations about …

The Group This is an open and collaborative group for anyone who has an interest in sharing issues [speaking for change!] that are most often misunderstood and/or most affecting marginalized groups.   $1 suggested to help offset registration fees, but all are welcome! :)    

Workshops based on 30+ concepts, to explore: 1) yourself 2) human diversity and relationships 3) universe and the world from spiritual as well as professional aspects. The concepts are derived mostly from the wisdom of Indic Civilization and integrated with advances in all the fields of modern science.

This group is for college graduates in the Triangle area who would like to meet a diverse group of new friends in their age range for social and professional networking. Some of our activities have been: Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, wine tasting, beach trips, bonfires, house/dance parties, movie nights, concerts, game nights, running races, swimming at the rock quarry, baseball games, and volleyball. Future plans include: camping trips, tubing, and potlucks. All suggestions are welcom …

The rhythms & colors of modern Bollywood films have surprising similarities to African culture. As an African American and a beginning cinematographer, I am fascinated with Bollywood choreography, storytelling & cinematic styles, and its similarities to my own culture. I foresee the development of new & distinctive film genres, as a result of this melting pot of cross-cultural influences.  Do you have an open mind and are able to see our common humanity, in films and cultures different than your …

This group is for Triangle-area citizens of various backgrounds who want to debate and dialogue with people of diverse and opposing views. Debates will be held on politics, economics, religion, science, and many other topics. So many of us get our news and opinion from sources that just reassure us of our already strongly held beliefs. If we do try to engage someone else in a dialogue, it is often from behind a keyboard. Instead of just arguing with each other over the internet why not meet peop …

  Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about e …

The Organicality Meetup is focused on helping women transform into conscious consumers by giving them the tools and support they need to influence human health and the environment.

Freethinkers, Agnostics, Atheists & Secularists of the Triangle (FAAST) is a social group made up of the non-religious residents of the Triangle region of North Carolina. The purpose is to help non-religious people create a part of their social lives that is free of religious pressure and proselytization, and a place where we can privately discuss aspects of our non-religious lives. Some of the meetups will likely have an irreligious purpose or subject, but many--if not most--will merely be re …

Come and meet other local singles in our age group that are interested in leading a physically and emotionally healthy life. Let’s face it, we are all only human which means there’s always room for improvement and as a group we can help each other stay motivated to keep making healthy choices. We will meet for weekly hikes, runs, bikes and walks, (mostly for the exercise and sometimes to look at the natural surroundings) or other group exercise events. We can meet socially to discuss how to impr …