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Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus
Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍
Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0
🚶♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children!
Every step you take helps:
✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil.
✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems.
✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future.
📅 Date: April 26, 2026
📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m.
👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator
👉🏼Free and Open to All.
Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet!
Let’s make it happen!
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !!
Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :)
Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson
Namaste, Frank Tennyson
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Fort Wayne Zoom Into Your Next Big Romance
**💘 Virtual Speed Dating – Fort Wayne Singles, Curated by Personality**
A hosted online speed dating experience for Fort Wayne locals. We match you with compatible Fort Wayne locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session.
**Pick your age group and sign up:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places.
---
🎯 **Great fit for:**
- Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience
⭐ *"So much better than apps. Actual conversations with real people."* – Fort Wayne attendee
🧭 **How the session runs**
1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Fort Wayne singles.
3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest.
**At a glance**
- 🌍 **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds
- 🎉 **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**Do I need experience?**
Not at all. The host walks you through everything.
**What if I'm shy?**
---
✨ One Zoom call, genuine conversations, real matches. See you there. 🦋 ✨
Compressed version with the essentials only.
Everything important, without the extra padding.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Free In-Person Workshop: How to Improve Your Self Confidence & Social Life
Join us for a free in-person seminar where you will get knowledge and tools to build your confidence. Do you ever:
-Feel isolated
-Can't express yourself openly
-Get nervous or anxious in front of people
-Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied
-Feel introverted
-Don't feel comfortable in any social setting
-Can't make more friends
-Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way
At this workshop we will cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above.
This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us!
COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY
This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Indianapolis For Professionals Seeking Serious Connections
**💗 Speed Dating from Home – Meet Indianapolis Singles Live on Zoom**
For this online speed dating version, the host and the people in the room matter as much as the agenda. The experience is designed to feel guided, welcoming, and social.
A straightforward, fun way to meet local singles without stepping out. Join from home, get paired with Indianapolis singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy.
**Find your age group below:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- 🎯 **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
- 🎯 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0)
**⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited.
---
🎯 **Great fit for:**
- ✨ Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- Indianapolis locals after personality-matched dates
- First-timers new to speed dating
🔄 **What to expect**
1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it.
4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Indianapolis locals.
**At a glance**
- **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds
- **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere
- **Host:** Experienced host steering the session
⭐ *"Ideal for introverts. Felt at ease the entire time."* – Indianapolis attendee
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**How long are the chats?**
A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone.
**What's the personality quiz for?**
**Is my info private?**
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✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Indianapolis locals tonight. 🫶 ✨
Quick version: this one gets straight to the point.
Everything important, without the extra padding.
🤝 **Community angle**
- The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly
- The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join
- The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming
The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.
Humanism Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Cincinnati Curated Speed Dating for Compatibility
**✨ Virtual Speed Dating – Cincinnati Singles, Curated by Personality**
The point of this online speed dating event is not just the content. It is the room, the host, and the feeling that people are joining something they can return to.
We pair you by personality and age so every conversation feels natural. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Cincinnati local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable.
**Pick your age group and sign up:**
- ⚡ **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- 💡 **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
- ✨ **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0)
**⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited.
---
🎯 **Great fit for:**
- People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation
- Singles in Cincinnati who want to meet people from home
- 🔥 Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting
🔄 **What to expect**
1. **Register** – Select your age group above and sign up.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Cincinnati singles.
3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Cincinnati singles.
📍 **Event snapshot**
- **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds
- **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you
- **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions
💡 **Tip:** Check your Zoom setup and pick a quiet, well-lit spot ahead of time.
⭐ *"I was nervous but the host made it effortless. Met someone wonderful first try."* – Cincinnati single
---
✨ Your next match could be one Zoom call away. ✨ ✨
Lean version: fewer words, same core offer.
Everything important, without the extra padding.
🤝 **Community angle**
- The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly
- Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum
- The community matters as much as the session itself
The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.
Center for New Life Spring Open House
Join us for an afternoon of peace, relaxation, & healing.
This FREE Spring Open House is a beautiful way to step into sacred community by enjoying nourishing food, heartfelt connection, and complimentary sessions.
We will be offering FREE mini services: Wax Scryings, Intuitive Readings, Somatic Healing, Soul Embodiment Light Activations, Reiki & Multidimensional Energy Healing, Channeled Card Messages, Vibrational Sound Healing, Healing Infrared Dome Sauna, Chakra & Meridian Healing & Energy Body Clearing & Activation, Psychic Readings, Meditation, Wellness Coaching, & more!
Time slots will be available first come, first serve.
Optional RSVP to Caitlynn at: [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com]
We will also be offering ongoing group talks and activities in our group room. Dr. Ryan Brown, Metaphysician & Transformational Trainer will be speaking at 3pm!
This is a perfect opportunity to meet each practitioner & receive an introduction to the many different healing modalities we offer.
Spiritual & Wholistic gifts and Gift Certificates & Packages will be available to purchase. They make a great gift for yourself or as a holiday gift of self-care for your friends and family.
Mini Service Offerings:
Ammatara: Wax Scryings, Intuitive Readings, Somatic Healing, & Soul Embodiment Light Activations
Caitlynn: Energy Healing & Channeled Card Messages
Ellen: Vibrational Sound Healing
Team Member: Healing Infrared Dome Sauna
Group Room Talks/Demos:
Session 1 \| Intro to Center & Practitioners with Ammatara
Session 2 \| Soulbits Circle with Caitlynn
Session 3 \| Alternative Medicine with Dr\. Carlos
Session 3 \| Group Sound Healing with Ellen
Session 4 \| Somatic Healing\, Releasing & Return to Love with Ammatara
Session 5 \| Frequency Shifting with Dr\. Ryan Brown
Hosted by The Center for New Life Practitioners
6797 N. High Street Suite 333
Worthington Ohio 43085
\*Entrance up the orange ramp to right of building and to 3rd floor\*
Cincinnati Meaningful Local Matches From Home
**� Cincinnati Virtual Speed Dating – Hosted, Curated & on Zoom**
For this online speed dating version, the host and the people in the room matter as much as the agenda. The experience is designed to feel guided, welcoming, and social.
Ditch the apps. Meet Cincinnati singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. Join from home, get paired with Cincinnati singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy.
**Choose your age range to register:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
- 🎉 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0)
**⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited.
---
🎯 **Especially useful for:**
- Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience
- Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting
- 🎯 Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
⭐ *"I was nervous but the host made it effortless. Met someone wonderful first try."* – Cincinnati single
📍 **Event snapshot**
- **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates
- 🎯 **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere
- **Host:** Experienced host steering the session
🧭 **How the session runs**
1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Cincinnati singles.
3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest.
4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Cincinnati singles.
💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference.
---
✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cincinnati locals tonight. ✨ ✨
Quick version: this one gets straight to the point.
Fast to read, easy to act on.
🤝 **Community angle**
- The community matters as much as the session itself
- The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly
- Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum
That community angle is deliberate: better conversations, more familiar faces, and stronger momentum over time.
Indianapolis Serious Connection Speed Dating Event
**🦋 Virtual Speed Dating – Indianapolis Singles, Curated by Personality**
This online speed dating format leans into the human side: strong hosting, repeat attendees, and a sense that the event is part of a growing community.
Meet Indianapolis singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Indianapolis singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation.
**Choose your age range to register:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0)
**⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited.
---
🎯 **Especially useful for:**
- Singles in Indianapolis who want to meet people from home
- People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation
- First-timers new to speed dating
📌 **What to know**
- ⚡ **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds
- 🌍 **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere
- **Host:** Experienced host steering the session
🧭 **How the session runs**
1. **Register** – Select your age group above and sign up.
2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening.
3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest.
4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Indianapolis singles.
💡 **Tip:** Check your Zoom setup and pick a quiet, well-lit spot ahead of time.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**How long are the chats?**
A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone.
**Do I need anything besides Zoom?**
**What if I'm shy?**
---
✨ Your next match could be one Zoom call away. � ✨
Compressed version with the essentials only.
Everything important, without the extra padding.
🤝 **Community angle**
- Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum
- The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join
- The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly
That community angle is deliberate: better conversations, more familiar faces, and stronger momentum over time.
Toledo For Serious Singles Seeking Relationships
**✨ Zoom Speed Dating for Toledo Locals – Matched by Age & Personality**
This online speed dating event is built around a host who sets the tone, keeps things easy, and helps people feel comfortable from the first minute.
Genuine conversations with real locals — all from your living room. Join from home, get paired with Toledo singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy.
**Register under your age group:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places.
---
🎯 **Great fit for:**
- First-timers new to speed dating
- Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face
- 🔥 People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation
⭐ *"10/10. The host was fantastic and I actually had fun on the dates."* – Toledo first-timer
🛠 **What the flow looks like**
1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Toledo locals.
📌 **What to know**
- **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates
- 🔥 **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere
- **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions
💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference.
---
✨ Meet Toledo singles from home. Sign up and we'll take care of the rest. 🥰 ✨
Quick version: this one gets straight to the point.
Built for clarity over length.
🤝 **Community angle**
- The community matters as much as the session itself
- The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly
- The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming
That community angle is deliberate: better conversations, more familiar faces, and stronger momentum over time.
🌿 EFT Tapping Workshop: Reduce Stress & Restore Balance
**Hosted by Unity of Columbus \| Facilitated by Carisa Holmes\, EFT Practitioner**
Join us for a powerful and uplifting workshop where you’ll be introduced to **Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping**—a simple, effective method that helps release stress, calm the mind, and restore emotional balance.
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us carry tension, anxiety, and emotional blocks that impact our well-being. This interactive session will guide you through practical techniques you can use anytime to create a sense of peace and clarity.
Indianapolis Character Matched Zoom Speed Dating
**💓 Indianapolis Speed Dating – Personality Matched & Hosted on Zoom**
This online speed dating format leans into the human side: strong hosting, repeat attendees, and a sense that the event is part of a growing community.
Genuine conversations with real locals — all from your living room. It's simple: complete a short personality quiz, jump on Zoom, and meet Indianapolis singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches shared afterwards.
**Choose your age range to register:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places.
---
🎯 **Great fit for:**
- Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings
- 🎉 Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience
🔄 **What to expect**
1. **Register** – Select your age group above and sign up.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Indianapolis singles.
3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it.
4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Indianapolis locals.
📍 **Event snapshot**
- **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured
- **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam
- **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed
💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving.
⭐ *"The personality matching genuinely works. My matches were spot on."* – Indianapolis local
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**Do I need experience?**
Not at all. The host walks you through everything.
**How long are the chats?**
**What happens after?**
**Do I need anything besides Zoom?**
---
✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 🫶 ✨
Short-form version for faster scanning.
Concise by design so people can decide quickly.
🤝 **Community angle**
- The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming
- The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join
- The community matters as much as the session itself
That community angle is deliberate: better conversations, more familiar faces, and stronger momentum over time.
Humanism Events Near You
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ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
$15 for One Class
$20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 2B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.
Free In-Person Meeting: Healing from Trauma and Past Betrayals
This is a free, in person meeting.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (2nd Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
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Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).






























