Universalism

**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥

Vous avez étudié l'italien à l'école mais ne l'avez pas pratiqué depuis longtemps ? Rencontrons-nous pour discuter au café, en italien. Tous les sujets sont les bienvenus : la culture italienne, la cuisine, les voyages, le travail et les loisirs. Une conversation avec un natif autour d'un café ou d'un verre, en petits groupes, avec des rires et quelques reflexions linguistiques. Tarif : 5 euros. La première session est offerte ! Consommation au café obligatoire, à la charge du participant. Suis moi sur Insta ! instagram.com/aperoitalia PODCAST https://smartlink.ausha.co/in-italiano ........ Hai studiato italiano a scuola ma non lo pratichi da tempo? Devi andare in Italia per lavoro o in vacanza e vorresti arrivare preparato ? Incontriamoci per fare due chiacchiere al bar, in italiano. Ogni tipo di argomento è benvenuto: cultura italiana, cucina, viaggi, lavoro, tempo libero, ecc. Una conversazione con un madrelingua davanti a un caffè o a una bibita, in piccoli gruppi, tra risate e qualche approfondimento linguistico. Tariffa : 5 euro. La prima sessione è offerta. Consumazione obbligatoria a carico del partecipante. Seguimi su Instagram instagram.com/aperoitalia PODCAST https://smartlink.ausha.co/in-italiano

**Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle!** Now in its 30th year, our English-language poetry reading group continues to bring together lovers of verse and thought in the heart of Paris. 🎉 Join us this Wednesday evening for a gathering of minds and voices as we read and reflect on poems that move, challenge, and illuminate — all shared over a quiet cup of tea and biscuits. 🫖☕️🍪 We seek poems that are clear yet profound, sweet or serious — those that carry us forward and help us make sense of the world. We steer clear of the obscure or needlessly complex; we value clarity over cleverness, sincerity over show. Each poem is read anonymously to begin with, without revealing the author, allowing space for open, unbiased interpretation. We then explore it together — carefully, curiously — to uncover what lies beneath the surface. After the meeting, we write a letter of thanks to the living poets we have read at the group, to thank and congratulate them. We revere all the poets of this world. The group is small — usually six or seven thoughtful individuals, up to a maximum of ten. The conversation is warm, intelligent, and grounded. There is no performance, no pressure to contribute, and no cost. Only a shared pursuit of insight, beauty, and fellowship. If that resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you. Bring a poem, or simply bring yourself. 📚✨ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 65 rue Pascal, 75013 PARIS, courtyard chez Doctor Nagpal, in a pretty courtyard, ground floor left. Code on iron gate to courtyard 69A73 Phone: +33 686581272 E-mail: [parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr](http://parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr/) © Paris Poetry Circle

Notre meet-up réunit une fois par semaine anglophiles et francophiles de plus de cinquante ans afin de discuter de tout et de rien. Le but est d'offrir la possibilité aux uns et aux autres de pratiquer la langue dans laquelle ils souhaiteraient se perfectionner dans un cadre convivial. Nos directives sont de s'amuser et de respecter les différents points de vue et antécédents personnels. Il est interdit d'insulter ou de dénigrer d'autres membres en raison de leurs antécédents personnels. Le meet-up se termine précisément à 18h. Si vous souhaitez rester après 18h, veuillez vous déplacer dans une autre partie du café afin que la direction comprenne bien que la réunion est terminée. Nous vous invitons à prendre au moins une boisson pour soutenir le cafe. Si vous arrivez tard, vous pouvez commander au bar et le café vous apportera votre commande. Our meet-up group meets once a week. We are English and French speakers of a "certain age" (over 50), and we meet to talk about everything and nothing. The goal is to offer each of us the chance to practice whichever language he/she is learning, or just to have a conversation in either language with a friendly group in a relaxing atmosphere. Our guidelines are to have fun and to be respectful of different points of view and personal backgrounds. Insulting or disparaging other members because of their personal background is not permitted. Our meet-up ends promptly at 6pm. If you wish to remain after 6 pm, please move to a different section of the café so it is clear to management that the meet-up has ended. Please buy at least a drink to support the café. If you arrive late, you can order at the bar and they will bring your order to you.

От 20 до 30 участников из разных стран Мы встречаемся для культурного обмена или практики иностранного языка. Количество участников ограничено для удобства пользователей. Адрес предоставляется только участникам с годовой членской картой. Членская карта предлагает особую функцию: выберите номер стикера и получите бесплатный шот в баре после общения с другими участниками группы. Стоимость карты составляет 5 евро. Карту можно приобрести здесь: https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025 : Якщо ви українець, то вам також ласкаво просимо. : Jeżeli jesteś Polakiem, również jesteś mile widziany.

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It was a very tight match and finally it's How To Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair that won!!! Enjoy your reading !!!

https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-lao-tzi-et-confucius-dragons-de-sagesse-1982076349718?aff=oddtdtcreator Dans un monde traversé par la fatigue morale, la confusion des repères et la fragilisation du lien social, une question devient urgente : **comment vivre sans se perdre ?** La tradition chinoise nous offre une mise en tension féconde entre deux figures majeures : **Lao Tseu** et **Confucius**. Pour Lao Tseu, la Voie (*Dao*) invite à revenir à la simplicité, à s’accorder au rythme du vivant, à pratiquer le *wu wei* — cette action juste qui ne force rien et laisse advenir l’ordre naturel. Pour Confucius, la Voie se construit dans l’effort moral, l’attention aux rites, la responsabilité assumée au cœur de la cité. Deux réponses à une même inquiétude humaine. Deux manières d’habiter le monde : l’une par l’harmonie avec le souffle invisible des choses, l’autre par la construction patiente du lien et de la justice. À l’heure où nos sociétés oscillent entre quête d’authenticité personnelle et besoin urgent de reconstruction du lien collectif, cette conférence propose une mise en tension vivante de ces deux sagesses Non pour les opposer stérilement. Mais pour interroger notre propre manière d’habiter la Vie. * **Horaire** : 19h30 * **Tarif** : 2 billets pour 10 euros **Nous retrouver : 12 rue Falguière, 75015 Paris (métro Falguière ou Montparnasse)**

🇬🇧 Welcome to Chitchat ! 😎ChitChat is a friendly social event in Paris where people come together to practice languages and meet new friends. Whether you want to improve the language you’re learning, connect with locals, or simply enjoy conversations with an international crowd, you’ll feel at home. Perfect for newcomers, travelers, and anyone who loves meeting cool people. 🍻 Every Thursday - Starting at 7:30 PM Timeout bar - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris (We didn’t choose this place for nothing, the beers are cheaper than a croissant in the Marais 🥸) 🇫🇷 Bienvenue au ChitChat ! ❤️‍🔥ChitChat, c’est le meilleur spot à Paris pour faire l’apéro, pratiquer les langues que tu apprends et te faire des potes du monde entier. Nouveau en ville ? De passage ? Ou parisiens confirmé, c’est ici que tu peux discuter librement avec des locaux et des internationaux. 🍷 Chaque jeudi à partir de 19h30. ( T’as de la chance on accepte les retardataires ☘️) au TimeOut - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris (On n’a pas choisi ce bar pour rien — les bières sont moins chères qu’un ticket aller-retour de métro. 😉)

## 🇧🇷 Rio Carnival – Saturday, March 7 🔥 A colorful night in Versailles! This Saturday, March 7, we’re heading to Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 Music, dance and an ultra festive atmosphere are waiting for us! 💃 Brazilian rhythms & a dance floor on fire 🥁 Live performances 🎧 DJ set by Big Marnier *** ## Evening Plan 🍸 **7:00 PM – Pre-drinks at Le Ginette** We’ll start the evening with relaxed drinks to connect, chat, and get into the mood before heading to the party together. As a group, we benefit from the Happy Hour selection: • Beers (Fischer, Affligem, Ciney, Gallia Blanche, Gallia NEPA) • Cocktails (Mojito, Spritz, Sex on the Beach, Le Pink, Planteur) • Wines (rosé & white) • Soft drinks (orange & pineapple juice) A friendly moment to break the ice and build the group energy. 🚶‍♀️ **8:30 PM (approx) – Walk together to Sept Lieux** We’ll arrive as a group and dive straight into the Brazilian Carnival vibe 🔥 Of course, you’re welcome to join us directly at Les Sept Lieux later if you can’t make it at 7:00 PM. 🍽 **Food options available** You’re welcome to eat at either **Le Ginette** or **Sept Lieux**. Both venues offer delicious options for all tastes — whether you’re in the mood for something light, street-food style, or a more generous meal. Feel free to grab dinner during the pre-drinks or enjoy food once we arrive at 7Lieux. Totally flexible! Oh and don't worry, I will post a message letting you know where we are, so if you meet us at 7 Laux you will be able to find us. Any issues or questions, do not hesitate to send me a private message *** ## Dress Code (100% optional & fun!) Feel like adding a little Carnival touch? Glitter, bright colors, fun accessories, bold lipstick… bring your festive side. Nothing mandatory — but a little Rio sparkle in Versailles always makes it more fun 😉 *** A true escape without leaving Versailles — music, warmth, dance and great vibes 🇧🇷🔥 Rio Carnival is something you live, dance… and celebrate together! See you on Sat! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Une soirée haute en couleurs à Versailles ! Ce samedi 7 mars, on vous emmène direction Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 Musique, danse et ambiance ultra festive au programme ! 💃 Rythmes brésiliens & piste de danse en feu 🥁 Performances live 🎧 DJ set by Big Marnier *** ## ✨ Programme de la soirée 🍸 **19h00 – Pré-soirée à Le Ginette** On commence tranquillement autour d’un verre pour se retrouver, discuter et se mettre dans l’ambiance avant de partir ensemble. En tant que groupe, nous profitons du Happy Hour : • Bières (Fischer, Affligem, Ciney, Gallia Blanche, Gallia NEPA) • Cocktails (Mojito, Spritz, Sex on the Beach, Le Pink, Planteur) • Vins (rosé & blanc) • Softs (jus d’orange & jus d’ananas) Un moment convivial pour briser la glace et créer l’énergie du groupe. 🚶‍♀️ **20h30 (approx) – Direction Les Sept Lieux ensemble** On arrive en groupe pour profiter pleinement du Carnaval et plonger dans l’ambiance brésilienne 🔥 Vous pouvez bien sûr nous rejoindre directement aux Sept Lieux si vous ne pouvez pas venir à 19h. 🍽 **Options pour dîner** Vous pouvez tout à fait manger soit à **Le Ginette**, soit aux **Sept Lieux**. Les deux établissements proposent de délicieuses options pour tous les goûts — que vous ayez envie de quelque chose de léger, façon street food, ou d’un plat plus généreux. Vous pouvez dîner pendant la pré-soirée ou profiter de l’offre food une fois arrivés aux 7Lieux. Totalement flexible ! Ne t'inquiète pas, je posterai un message pour te dire où on est. Si tu nous rejoins au 7 Laux, tu pourras nous trouver facilement. En cas de problème ou questions, n'hésite pas à m'envoyer un message privé. *** ## Dress code (100% optionnel & fun !) Envie d’ajouter une petite touche Carnaval ? Glitter, couleurs vives, accessoires fun, rouge à lèvres audacieux… laissez parler votre côté festif 💃✨ Rien d’obligatoire, mais un peu de Rio à Versailles, ça fait toujours son effet 😉 *** Un vrai voyage sans quitter Versailles, pour faire le plein de chaleur, de musique et de bonne humeur 🇧🇷🔥 Le Carnaval de Rio, ça se vit, ça se danse… et ça se célèbre ensemble ! A samedi ! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Address : Le Ginette : 5.Pl Charost · Versailles, fr Sept Lieux : 3 Av. de Paris, 78000 Versailles

Nos cafés socratiques proposent un espace pour oser penser ensemble, à travers la dialectique des contraires. Ils invitent à se confronter aux limites de la pensée afin de révéler les contradictions inhérentes à la réalité. Face au confort des certitudes figées, cet exercice devient une expérience vivante de questionnement. Le dialogue des idées ouvre alors un champ d’observation des tensions et des conflits intérieurs. Penser ensemble, ici, n’est pas chercher des réponses définitives, mais apprendre à élargir notre champs de représentations. Pour prolonger la réflexion grâce à l'art, nous proposons une scène ouverte pluridisciplinaire à la suite du café philo sur le thème "Profondément humain". Chacun est invité à rester s'il le souhaite, en tant qu'acteur ou spectateur ! **Réservation :** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978894974138?aff=oddtdtcreator Ou par mail : lapasserelle75011@gmail.com 👉 Ouvert à tous ! 👉Tarif : 7€ (boisson incluse) 👉lapasserelle75011@gmail.com

Quand l'art fait corps avec la philosophie ! Les scènes ouvertes sont l'occasion d'exprimer l'artiste qui se cache en soi : danse, chant, poésie, slam... laissez parler votre artiste intérieur ! Avec nos scènes ouvertes philosophiques, nous ouvrons la scène à toutes les formes artistiques : poésie, musique, danse, théâtre, dessin… pour penser autrement, par le corps, la voix, le rythme. Chaque rencontre part d’un thème, choisi pour nourrir la création autant que la réflexion. Ce n’est pas un concours, mais un espace libre, où chacun peut faire vibrer une idée. Nous invitons des artistes et des apprentis artistes à proposer des formes brèves qui éclairent le thème d’un regard sensible et philosophique. La scène ouverte Philo cherche moins la virtuosité que la sincérité. C’est un lieu où la pensée descend dans la chair et remonte au coeur. Thème : **PROFONDÉMENT HUMAIN** Date : dimanche 7 mars Horaire : 17h45 Lieu : La Passerelle, 26 rue de Crussol, 75011 Contact : lapasserelle75011@gmail.com Instruments sur place : Guitare, piano

➡️ Réservation obligatoire depuis la billetterie : [https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-de-la-sensibilite-a-la-sagesse-une-voie-feminine-de-lame-1980767322382](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-de-la-sensibilite-a-la-sagesse-une-voie-feminine-de-lame-1980767322382) Atelier d'écriture animé par Diane Seyrig, pour explorer l'authenticité du féminin. De la sensibilité à la sagesse, il ne s’agit pas d’un passage à renier, mais d’un mouvement à accomplir. À travers la philosophie et l’écriture, cet atelier propose d’explorer comment la sensibilité, lorsqu’elle est éclairée, devient source de discernement. Une voie féminine de l’âme, comme travail vivant d’unification du cœur et de l’esprit. *Activité proposée dans le cadre de la journée internationale du droit des femmes.* 📅 **Date** : Samedi 7 mars à 17h 📍 **Lieu :** Espace Le Moulin — 75005 Paris. Métro (7) : Les Gobelins ou Censier Daubenton 🎟️ **Tarif** : 10€ tarif unique

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association: They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

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. *** 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 ).

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. 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.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. We meet in the bar in the room on the right (the cigar shop). 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. *** 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 ).