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 is …

The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia is a community of individuals dedicated to nurturing more meaningful and engaged lives. We meet each Sunday at 11:00AM to seek wisdom, nurture compassion, and stoke humanist inspiration. We believe that deed is more important than creed, and we work as individuals and together to allow all people to be safe, educated and empowered. Our shared values include respecting the worth of every person, building ethical relationships, and establishing social j …

We are an international organization for progressive business people to connect, and grow, with colleagues who share similar ethical values.  We also function as a non-partisan think tank, and organizing platform, for the moral transformation of corporate life. For too long, an ethos of selfishness and greed has permeated our corporate world.  From the Robber Barons of the 19th century, to the corrupt bankers and financeers who tanked the economy in 2008-- with their predatory lending and toxic …

The Baltimore Ethical Society is a humanistic religious fellowship. We focus on human lives and relationships and explore what it means to live ethically as individuals, family members, and participants in the larger community. We have no creeds and no doctrines, but we are united by our belief in the worth and dignity of each individual and our commitment to working together to create a more just, humane, and peaceful world. Visit our website at bmorethical.org .

This Meetup group (previously called the Social Science Meetup Group) is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development in terms of soci …

Philadelphia is one of the world's greatest cities. It was in our city that the Constitution was framed, leaders stepped up, and our great nation was born. However, our city is in a state of emergency with rising debt, falling employment, public safety issues, and a municipal government entrenched with patronage, nepotism, back room politics and malaise. This group is founded on the belief that good citizens can come together; regardless of political party, religion, race, sex, sexual orientati …

Lehigh Valley Humanists is a chapter of the American Humanist Association.  As secular humanists, we strive to bring about a progressive society where being good without a god is an accepted way to live life.  Humanism encompasses a variety of nontheistic views (atheism, agnosticism, rationalism, naturalism, secularism, and so forth) while adding the important element of a comprehensive worldview and a set of ethical values- values that are grounded in the philosophy of the Enlightenment, inform …

Relevant Reflections is a discussion group which meets in Annapolis, MD. This meetup is about exploring meaningful topics which are relevant to our daily lives.  We discuss a variety of interesting subjects, such as: current events, culture, faith, history, ethics, and politics.   And we discuss how these matters relate to the things which define us as people: our values, beliefs, customs, and so on. Everyone is welcome.  Come to share different perspectives, learn new things, and enjoy good com …

Welcome to Camden County Humanists. We are a group based in the Camden County area that is dedicated to spreading the word about Humanism and bringing people together who share an interest in the Humanist way of life. Humanism is a group of philosophies and ethical perspectives which emphasize the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers individual thought and evidence, over established doctrine or faith. In philosophy and social science, humanism re …

I want to bring local vegans living in the Northern NJ area together to bring awareness to the plight of animals living in the US. and globally. Serious issues regarding the mistreatment of animals being raised for food in the farming industry. Animals held captive and skinned alive for their fur. Dogs and cats still being gassed to death in gas chambers all over this country. How ag-gag laws could affect the future of reporting violence against animals in factories. I would like to enlighten th …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

We’re a discussion group with a focus on rationality, philosophy, science, technology, skepticism and ethics. We choose members who are friendly, intellectually curious, intelligent, non-religious, and rationally-minded – meaning that we’re more interested in figuring out the truth together than in proving ourselves right, or in arguing for the sake of arguing. Our members are young, almost all in the range of 20 to 35 years old. Our meetings are usually informal group discussions at someone’s a …

Are you intelligent, knowledgeable, an intellectual who thrives on stimulating conversation? Then you will likely enjoy this lively meetup, where we will discuss issues relevant to us all, from politics, philosophy, ethics, news, history, spirituality, relationships; the floor is wide-open to topics. We’ll pick a subject at the beginning of each meetup and discuss it over dinner at a reasonably-priced restaurant or café at a location in the west village or Chelsea. All ages are welcome, especial …

Lunch and socializing, with informal presentations and discussions on various subjects related to human values, such as: aspects of society; the arts; social science; current events; nature and evolution; history; science and technology; ethics; futurism; philosophy; etc.

"It is what it is" or "to be or not to be" or "I know one thing for sure and that is that I know nothing" this last one expressed by Plato's teacher, Socrates. The purpose is to to gather occasionally in a local place (bookstore, library, restaurant, park etc.,) for a slow motion relaxing time where we can exchange ideas, points of view, or just think out loud and get a response. Schools of thought, fundamental nature or knowledge, reality, values, existence, ethics, good, bad and other subjects …

Christine Sherbert, CEO of Wealth with Real Estate, LLC founded the Montgomery County Investors Group in 2008.  She has professionally mentored students for Robert Kiyosaki of Rich Dad Education, Russ Whitney of Wealth Intelligence Academy and Dave Lindahl with Creative Success Alliance. She saw the need to provide local resources, education and networking for the active investor and  those needing assistance in getting started with investing within Montgomery County and surrounding areas . The …

NYCFTC is an all volunteer grassroots organization educating consumers on fair trade and promoting fair trade businesses. http://fairtradenyc.org/ www.facebook.com/nycfairtradecoalition www.twitter.com/nycfairtrade

+ Cooperation Hub is daily networking meetups for co-founders classified by professions. + We're launching the first organized bartering system; where you can exchange you talented hours with other professionals in a safe and ethical environment. watch the video : http://www.CooperationHub.com --------------- Looking for co-founders in New York? tired of going to the big events which happens once in months only !? Join us for a daily meetups in small intimate groups classified by professions; w …

Based in Fort Greene, I'd like this meetup to offer fellow rational, free-thinking Brooklynites an opportunity to come together to learn, share, or just sit and stare. Our meetups will generally be topic-driven and conversational.  Members should feel free to bring any reading or viewing material to contribute to the discussions and debate and argument is definitely allowed. Of course, people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientations, races, and even religions are welcome. There is …

Hello my fellow social workers!!! I'm a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, psychoanalytic candidate, and member of the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Alumni Advisory Board.  Over the years I worked as clinical consultant with the New York City Children’s Services and was a member of the Queens Borough President, Helen Marshall: Task Force on Domestic Violence, Child Maltreatment and Elder Abuse. I have consulted with numerous organizations regarding LMSW exam developm …

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke Become a Communication Rock Star, a magician of Conversational Influence. Social Status Relationships Leadership Change When you excell at, Conversational Mind Control Nonverbal Power Protocols The Code of Influence Stealth Hypnosis and Hypnotic Language Patterns There is no other group in the area that delivers anything like this. We will be having fun and learning, using State of the Art learning …

The Annapolis Evening Rotary club is now forming and is seeking community service-minded members that live or work in Annapolis. If you are interested in improving the Annapolis community and being a part of a humanitarian organization with international impact, we invite you to join our group! There are more than 31,000 Rotary Clubs in more 165 countries throughout the world. Rotary clubs encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects to address such issues as poverty, h …

At this time, we've merged with the Society and Social Development Meetup group, which is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development …

ATHEISTS GROUP WHOSE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. FOR DETAILS: WWW.NYC-ATHEISTS.ORG

The hype surrounding Big Data and Data Science is at a fever pitch with promises to solve the world's business and social problems, large and small. How accurate or misleading is this message? How is it helping or damaging people, and which people? What opportunities exist for data nerds and entrepreneurs that examine the larger issues with a skeptical view? This Meetup focuses on mathematical, ethical, and business aspects of data from a skeptical perspective. Guest speakers will discuss the mi …

Get up to date information about dates, times, and locations for all those Richies List events. The List is for events that have to do with Atheists, Skeptics, Philosophers, Brights, Humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, and those who want to build community without worshipping. Join Richies list to get info on all other like groups. Join us for Fridays Drinking With Atheists, DWA.

Imagine… Hundreds of New Yorkers coming together in small groups of neighbors and fellow citizens to discuss topics of intensive interest… Hosted at no cost and at convenient locations and times… Aided by simple guiding principles… Inspired by the city’s grand tradition of robust conversation… Our vision is to inspire, organize, publicize, facilitate and celebrate a renaissance of healthy dialogue in New York City. Our Mission: 1. Encourage and support interesting and important conversations a …

Meet locals intrigued by philosophy and its impact on our understanding of life, the universe and everything! The usual format is a dinner at a restaurant in the city, with a limited number of people to enjoy conversation and intellectual give and take. The idea is that good conversation requires small crowds, and is helped by good food and wine, just like in the original Symposium by Plato. No technical background in philosophy required, just a love of wisdom! The Dinner and Philosophy meetup i …