Dogs...get your patron out of the House! Bring them to a Dog Romp! You know... your patron needs to get out more, socialize with other humans. So here's your chance to get your patron OFF THE LEASH! Bring them here so they can let you go and become comfortable and secure in the fact that they won't lose you just because they let go of the leash! You know how those silly humans are always so scared they will get lost, and start calling your name every 5 seconds... Well, at the DOG ROMP.... they t …

This group is for the atheist ladies! Come on out and join us for a couple of drinks and good discussion. Sorry boys, we love ya, but it's about time we girls get together for a change! =) We are a subgroup of the Humanist Community of Central Ohio. If you're looking for events for the whole family, please check out HCCO!

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. We host three events each month: Drinking Skeptically, Brunching Skeptically, and the Science and Skepticism Book Club.  Steel City Skeptics is part of a larger network of local secular groups, including the Pittsburgh Coalition of Reason. For more info you can check our website: www.steelcityskeptic …

Four Plus Two What is the Four plus Two? The Four Plus Two group is about maintaining our present freedoms, preserving the freedoms we have traditionally had, and restoring the freedoms we have lost. Our core freedoms are those that will that will allow us to pursue happiness. The four "E's are our first core freedoms that effect not just our nation, but every nation. They are: Energy Education Environment Economy Energy Freedom is the means of production and is tied to the length and quality …

Feline Envy is a group where Feline Admirers & Aficionados come to chat cat! WHAT WILL WE TALK ABOUT? * We will study different breeds of feline. * Who owns whom? Cats vs Humans. * What cats mean to us as humans, as cat participants? * Who are cats? What is a cat? * How did cats come to be so prominent in our lives, in the USA. * What is it about cats that attracts us to them. * The origin of the cat…. When, Where, How and Why….. * From hunter, to pet, to being worshiped. * Why are some breeds o …

Don't believe in God? You are not alone! Join The Humanist Community of Central Ohio, a community which values people, emphasizes reason and focuses on this world.

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Libertarians live by a very simple code, the respect of property rights, and thus the non-aggression axiom. Because civilization, wealth and security are built on social cooperation and because social cooperation is made possible by the clear delineation and respect of property rights - property rights are sacred to us. Entrepreneurs are the highly creative and energetic members of society who seek to properly predict the future state of consumer desires and search for the most innovative and …

If you suspect exploitation or encounter a human trafficking victim, for 24/7 response, please call: (614) 285-HELP (4357) The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition (CORRC) is the 21st of its kind to be established in the United States under the guidance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist victims of human trafficking; rescuing victims through increased public and law enforcement awareness and restoring lives through social service support. Since its inception in J …

Welcome to our tribe! Primal Nexus is located in Central Ohio. Within the human community there are many divisions created by ego, fear, and ambition that is caused by forgetting we are all part of the same tribe. Primal Nexus’ vision is to be a place of love, peace, and sharing that breaks down the walls of division and the illusion of separation. We weave the spirit of love into the rhythm of life, blending our individual hearts into a song of community. We are here to provide a safe place to …

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.

My phone number is 804-338-2663--call or text any time for any reason. What is this? A group, bound by an evolving set of rules, whose members attempt communication. Participants are in group to have fun, grow interpersonally, and earn self-knowledge from each other. We're here to make familiars out of unfamiliars, and to evolve our speaking, listening, and leadership skills. This group is special; the defining rule is: Participants do not talk about things outside the room. So what do we talk …

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 …

Recovering From Religion is a support group encouraging and supporting your journey as you consider the possibility of a life free from faith. Don't let people convince you that you just didn't have 'enough' faith, or that you just haven't found the "right" religion. The goal of Recovering from Religion is to help you work through those claims and assure you that YOU are not crazy for no longer believing. As part of the bigger picture Recovering from Religion the Columbus Chapter is part of the …

Cleveland Peace Action is more than 50 years old and decided it was time to communicate with our members and new members in an inovative way. The purpose of the group to reduce the threat of violence, war and terrorism, by working through peaceful, just and democratic means. Who should join? All men and women interested in the development of Peace.

Who can have fun like Salvation doesn't exist? Only atheist ladies! This is a social meetup for Freethinking (atheist, agnostic, secular humanist) women. We look forward to meeting you and enjoying rational girly-time! :) But seriously - sometimes it's hard enough to connect with other people, especially when you might be nervous about revealing your lack of belief. This is a safe space! We're all non-believers here. So you can relax, have fun, be social, and be yourself without worrying what ot …

I'm interested in starting a group of Humanists in Northeast Ohio with the intention of becoming a chapter of the American Humanist Association. The goals of this group can't be defined until more progress is made in forming it, but some ideas include social and support activity, hosting speakers and authors, and perhaps some Humanist activism.

A group dedicated to educating others about human rights issues happening worldwide and how we can make a difference in the lives of those who need our help. Introduction to Human Rights [Excerpt From Amnesty International] Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, language, or other status. Human rights include civil and political rights, such as the right to life, liberty and freedom of …

Do you care if what you believe is true? Do you think religion or non-belief is harmful? Are you PASSIONATE about your beliefs or non-beliefs? You've come to the right place!  Join our group and to discuss why that is! I'm starting this group for anyone who is interested in friendly atheist vs theist debates (and meaningful conversations) in order to learn from each other and hopefully build a greater tolerance for others. If you have a passion for these topics please join and spread the wor …

In our group, we learn and practice communications skills that improve relationships, understand deeper human motivation and connect across differences. We practice changing our perceptions and thinking because we believe“life is an interpretation, a constant change in perception of all things.” Our habitual ways of communicating with our spouses, children, co-workers, parents, and friends don’t always bring us a sense of peace and understanding. We were conditioned to judge, criticize, demand, …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together with other free thinkers in a non judging environment to talk about the problems religions cause and ways to fix the problem. I would also like to come up with ways to help the community. Basically the same charities a church would provide except with out preaching to people.”

TenMinuteVirtues (TMV) is a way to gain clarification, presence of mind, direction and a sense of being... Human -Being. ? Do you have questions about your purpose in life? ? Have you ever wondered to yourself,  "Who Am I"? ? Have you ever found yourself lost within your own life? ? Do you have questions about your belief system, spirituality or religion? ? Seeking answers to these & many other questions about life and self? ~ ~ ~ TMV is the place to meet and greet others who are seeking ans …

We are a group of Atheists, Agnostics, Secularists, and Humanists. We advocate science, reason, and fun. Our group is full of intellectual freethinkers that are open to an array of different topics. We have discussions, movie nights, board game nights, museum tours, dinner nights, and more. Some events that we have had in the past include: a debate on the existence of God with Dan Barker, we've hosted a spaghetti dinner party with JT Eberhard, a trip to Reason Rally, A Trip to Skepticon V, NASA …

Humans for Humans is a new secular organization in Pittsburgh where we are focused on one thing and one thing only: bringing positivity as seculars through group volunteering. Anyone who is interested in volunteering with like minded people and generally bringing positivty (as already stated!) should check us out.

The Oneness Blessing is a form of divine energy that facilitates growth and awakening. Some people experience the energy as calming, soothing and deepening, others as white golden light, others as a tingling sensation the head. Some people feel nothing initially, but see positive effects in the days after. This blessed energy meets you where you are and takes you where you need to go on you own personal spiritual path. Here are some of transformative changes that people have attributed to the en …

We're bringing the next wave of human-computer interactions to Cleveland. Augmented Reality, Wearable Computing, Google Glass & Location Based Services innovation discussions, designs, development, architecture, social networking. Investigating design, development and marketing of augmented reality and its interfaces.

The Human Rights Coalition works to imagine and obtain a U.S. without prisons. Our Pittsburgh group, HRC FedUp!, holds weekly letter writing nights to correspond with people in prison. We advocate for medical and mental health needs of incarcerated people and against state violence and abuse.  HRC organizes educational events and skill shares with family members of the incarcerated and generates media about current happenings in jails and prisons around the state and nation. We discuss racism, s …

This is a group for all women and men committed to real change in gender equality and human rights for all.