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Links to groups, publications, and [[educational]] resources that promote the values of [[universalism]] and [[science]], and creating dialogs between those with different [[cultures]] and [[belief systems]] in order to promote understanding, [[Universal in-group|unity]], and [[peace]].
Links to groups, publications, and [[educational]] resources that promote the values of [[universalism]] and [[science]], and creating dialogs between those with different [[cultures]] and [[belief systems]] in order to promote understanding, [[Universal in-group|unity]], and [[peace]].


For content producers that write, lecture, or create videos on these subjects, see '''[[Podcasts]]''' and [[Reading List|'''Reading List''']]. You can also follow the creators for any of the embedded videos found on this [[wiki]].
For content producers that write, lecture, or create videos on these subjects, see '''[[Podcasts]], [[Authors]],''' and [[Reading List|'''Reading List''']]. You can also follow the creators of the embedded videos found on this [[wiki]]. Most have not yet been captured by the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P55t6eryY3g alt-right pipeline].<blockquote>''"Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world."  -''[[wikipedia:Dolores_Huerta|Dolores Huerta]]</blockquote>While a number of [[atheist]] oriented organizations exist that share many of the goals and values advocated here, those with a mission that is primarily anti-religious are not included. Instead, this list focuses on those that promote [[secular]] [[spirituality]], [[Secular humanist|humanism]], [[science]] advocacy, and other [[universal]] values.


While a number of [[atheist]] oriented organizations exist that share many of the goals and values advocated here, those with a mission that is primarily anti-religious are not included. Instead, this list focuses on those that promote [[secular]] [[spirituality]], [[Secular humanist|humanism]], [[science]] advocacy, and other [[universal]] values.
Looking for honest reviews of [[spiritual]] organizations and events from a [[secular]] [[spirituality]] perspective? Check out [[Church Research|'''Church Research''']].
 
'''[[ISNESS]]''' is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOAr-_vk4tM model for a modern major] interfaith group that studies the intersection of [[science]], [[spirituality]], [[psychology]], and [[psychedelics]].


== Science and Religion Compatibilism ==
== Science and Religion Compatibilism ==
Organizations that promote [[philosophy]] and [[theology]] that view [[science]], [[spirituality]], and [[religion]] as fundamentally compatible instead of mutually exclusive, and those promoting [[science]] and [[religion]] dialog.
Organizations that promote [[philosophy]] and [[theology]] that view [[science]], [[spirituality]], and [[religion]] as fundamentally compatible instead of mutually exclusive, and those promoting [[science]] and [[religion]] dialog. While the content may have varying degrees of [[woo]], they share the [[goal]] of resolving [[Cognitive Dissonance|cognitive dissonance]]. Organizations that primarily use [[pseudoscience]] to promote [[literal]] interpretations of [[scripture]] are not included.


=== Foundations, Initiatives & Resources ===
=== Foundations, Initiatives & Resources ===
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* [https://inters.org/ Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion and Science]
* [https://inters.org/ Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion and Science]
* [https://www.esssat.net/ European Society for the Study of Science and Theology]
* [https://www.esssat.net/ European Society for the Study of Science and Theology]
* [https://jri.org.uk/ John Ray Initiative Connecting Environment, Science, and Christianity]
* [https://www.mindandlife.org/ Mind and Life Institute]
* [https://ciret-transdisciplinarity.org/ International Center for Transdisciplinary Research]
* [https://www.skymeadowinstitute.org/ Sky Meadow Institute]
* [https://giffordlectures.org/ The Gifford Lectures on Natural Theology]
* [https://integrallife.com/ Integral Life], [https://www.integralworld.net/ Integral World]
* [https://metanexus.net/ Metanexus]
* [https://metanexus.net/ Metanexus]  
* [https://biologos.org/ Biologos]
* [https://biologos.org/ Biologos]
* [https://closertotruth.com/ Closer to Truth]
* [https://closertotruth.com/ Closer to Truth]
* [https://counterbalance.org/ Counterbalance]
* [https://counterbalance.org/ Counterbalance]
* [https://reasons.org/ Reasons to Believe]
* [https://reasons.org/ Reasons to Believe]
* [https://jri.org.uk/ John Ray Initiative Connecting Environment, Science, and Christianity]
* [https://ciret-transdisciplinarity.org/ International Center for Transdisciplinary Research]
* [https://giffordlectures.org/ The Gifford Lectures on Natural Theology]
* [https://project-sow.org/ Science and Orthodoxy Around the World]
* [https://project-sow.org/ Science and Orthodoxy Around the World]
* [https://noetic.org/ Institute of Noetic Sciences]
* [https://noetic.org/ Institute of Noetic Sciences]  


=== Universities ===
=== Universities ===
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* [https://www.ucc.org/ United Church of Christ]
* [https://www.ucc.org/ United Church of Christ]
* [https://quaker.org/ Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)]
* [https://quaker.org/ Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)]
* [https://csl.org/ Centers for Spiritual Living]


=== Pantheist Organizations ===
=== Pantheist Organizations ===
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*[https://www.pantheist.net/ Universal Pantheist Society]
*[https://www.pantheist.net/ Universal Pantheist Society]
* [https://pantheism.com/ Pantheism Community]
* [https://pantheism.com/ Pantheism Community]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/pantheism/ Pantheism Subreddit]


=== Fraternal & Service Organizations ===
=== Fraternal & Service Organizations ===
Many fraternal organizations advocate a universalist theology. While they have traditionally excluded women, this is often no longer the case.
Many fraternal service organizations advocate a [[universalist]] [[theology]]. While they have traditionally [[Misogyny|excluded women]], this is often no longer the case.


* [[wikipedia:Freemasonry|Freemasonry]]
* [[wikipedia:Freemasonry|Freemasonry]]
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*[https://www.churchoffreethought.org/ North Texas Church of Freethought]
*[https://www.churchoffreethought.org/ North Texas Church of Freethought]
*[https://openlysecular.org/ Openly Secular]
*[https://openlysecular.org/ Openly Secular]
Secular Spirituality crossed with [[wikipedia:Culture_jamming|culture jamming]].
Secular Spirituality crossed with [[wikipedia:Culture_jamming|culture jamming]] and/or [[High Weirdness|high weirdness]].


*[https://thesatanictemple.com/ The Satanic Temple]
*[https://thesatanictemple.com/ The Satanic Temple]
*[https://www.spaghettimonster.org/ Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster]
*[https://www.spaghettimonster.org/ Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster]
*[https://subgenius.com/ Church of the Subgenius]
*[https://subgenius.com/ Church of the Subgenius]
*[https://www.principiadiscordia.com/ Principia Discordia] / [https://discordia.fandom.com/wiki/Discordipedia Discordopedia]


== Interfaith Organizing and the Universal In-Group ==
== Interfaith Organizing and the Universal In-Group ==
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* [https://belonging.berkeley.edu/ Othering and Belonging Institute]
* [https://belonging.berkeley.edu/ Othering and Belonging Institute]
* [https://interfaithalliance.org/ Interfaith Alliance]
* [https://interfaithalliance.org/ Interfaith Alliance]
* [https://icccr.tc.columbia.edu/resources/organizations-bridging-divides/ Columbia Directory of Organizations Transforming Polarization & Division]
* [https://icccr.tc.columbia.edu/resources/dialogue-facilitation-organizations/ Columbia Directory of Dialog Facilitation Organizations]
* [https://thedartcenter.org/about/ Direct Action Research and Training Center]
* [https://thedartcenter.org/about/ Direct Action Research and Training Center]
* [http://catholicpolarization.com/ Paulist Initiative on Polarization]
* [http://catholicpolarization.com/ Paulist Initiative on Polarization]
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* [https://braverangels.org/ Braver Angels]
* [https://braverangels.org/ Braver Angels]
* [https://www.commoncause.org/ Common Cause]
* [https://www.commoncause.org/ Common Cause]
* [https://bridgeusa.org/ Bridge USA]
* [https://www.nga.org/disagree-better/ National Governor's Association Disagree Better]
* [https://www.oas.org/ Organization of American States]
* [https://commonslibrary.org/democracy-resource-hub-directory/ Commons Library Directory of Social Change Organizations]
* [https://www.warresisters.org/ War Resisters League]
* [https://www.warresisters.org/ War Resisters League]
* [https://bjconline.org/ Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty]
* [https://bjconline.org/ Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty]
* [https://ing.org/ Islamic Networks Group]
* [https://ing.org/ Islamic Networks Group]
* [https://civilrights.org/ Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights]
* [https://civilrights.org/ Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights]
* [https://csrc.asu.edu/ ASU Center for Study of Religion and Conflict]
* [https://constructivedialogue.org/ Constructive Dialog Institute]
* [https://bipartisanpolicy.org/ Bipartisan Policy Center]
* [https://startswith.us/ Starts With Us]
* [https://buildersmovement.org/ Builders Movement]
* [https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/ International Center on Nonviolent Conflict]


== Science and Reason Advocacy ==
== Science, Reason, Education, and Advocacy ==
Organizations that promote general [[science]] literacy, [[critical thinking]] skills, [[reason]] and [[logic]]. Online learning tools focused on teaching general [[science]] skills.
Organizations that promote general [[science]] literacy, [[critical thinking]] skills, [[reason]] and [[logic]]. Online [[learning]] tools focused on teaching general [[science]] skills, [[information]] literacy, and civics. Resources for activism.


* [https://sensibility.berkeley.edu/ Sense & Sensibility & Science]
* [https://sensibility.berkeley.edu/ Sense & Sensibility & Science]
* [https://outsmartingimplicitbias.org/ Outsmarting Implicit Bias]
* [https://mitxonline.mit.edu/ MITx Online]
* [https://ncse.ngo/ National Center for Science Education]
* [https://ncse.ngo/ National Center for Science Education]
* [https://americanhumanistcenterforeducation.org/ American Humanist Association Center for Education]
* [https://americanhumanistcenterforeducation.org/ American Humanist Association Center for Education]
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* [https://skepticalinquirer.org/ Skeptical Inquirer]
* [https://skepticalinquirer.org/ Skeptical Inquirer]
* [https://centerforinquiry.org/ Center for Inquiry]
* [https://centerforinquiry.org/ Center for Inquiry]
* [https://richarddawkins.net/ Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science]
* [https://www.rationalists.net/ Rationalist International]
* [https://www.rationalists.net/ Rationalist International]
* [https://www.openculture.com/ Open Culture]
* [https://brilliant.org/ Brilliant]
* [https://brilliant.org/ Brilliant]
* [https://quizwithit.com/ Quizwithit]
* [https://fractalfoundation.org/ The Fractal Foundation]
* [https://www.humanetech.com/ Center for Humane Technology]
* [[wikipedia:List_of_skeptical_organizations|List of International Skeptical Organizations]]
* [https://nextbigideaclub.com/ Next Big Idea Club]
* [https://rationalwiki.org/ Rational Wiki]
* [https://thinkingispower.com/ Thinking is Power]
* [https://consensus.app/ Consensus AI Powered Research Engine]
* [https://beallslist.net/ Beall's List]
* [https://www.sirishealth.org/ Siris Health]
* [https://ed.icivics.org/ iCivics]
* [https://lis101.com/ Social and Political Dimensions of Information Literacy]
* [https://www.aeinstein.org/ The Albert Einstein Institute]
* [https://www.yimbyaction.org/ Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY)]
* [https://www.schoolofattention.org/ The Strother School of Radical Attention]
* [https://friendsofattention.net Friends of Attention]
== Complex Systems ==
Research organizations and [[educational]] resources dedicated to [[complexity]] theory, [[Fractal Geometry of God|fractal geometry]], and related subjects.
* [https://www.santafe.edu/ The Santa Fe Institute]
* [https://necsi.edu/ New England Complex Systems Institute]
* [https://yrcss.cssociety.org/ Young Researchers of the Complex Systems Society]
* [https://csh.ac.at/ Complexity Science Hub]
* [https://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/index.html Jim Muth's Fractal of the Day Archive]


== Positive Psychology ==
== Positive Psychology ==
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*[https://www.happinessandwellbeing.org/ Happiness and Well-Being]
*[https://www.happinessandwellbeing.org/ Happiness and Well-Being]
*[https://positivepsychology.com/positive-psychology-courses-programs-workshops-trainings Top 23 Positive Psychology Courses]
*[https://positivepsychology.com/positive-psychology-courses-programs-workshops-trainings Top 23 Positive Psychology Courses]
*[https://jonathanhaidt.com/ Jonathan Haidt] - [https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/ The Anxious Generation] - [https://www.afterbabel.com/ After Babel] - [https://www.happinesshypothesis.com/ The Happiness Hypothesis]
*[https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/ Authentic Happiness - UPenn Positive Psychology]
*[https://actionforhappiness.org/ Action for Happiness] - [https://10daysofhappiness.org/ Ten Days of Happiness Free Course]
*[https://actionforhappiness.org/ Action for Happiness] - [https://10daysofhappiness.org/ Ten Days of Happiness Free Course]
*[https://minddevlab.yale.edu/ Yale Mind and Development Lab]
*[https://yourmorals.org/ Your Morals]
*[https://www.centreforoptimism.com/ Center for Optimism]
*[https://psychology.fandom.com/ Psychology Wiki]
*[https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/ Harvard Human Flourishing Program]
*[https://www.aplayfulpath.com/ A Playful Path]
*[https://myprimals.com/ My Primals]
*[https://courses.jordanharbinger.com/courses/6-minute-networking Six Minute Networking]
== Psychedelic Science, Spirituality, and Therapy ==
Organizations advocating the therapeutic or entheogenic use of [[psychedelics]].
* [https://maps.org/ MAPS - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies]
* [https://psychedelic.support/ Psychedelic Support]
* [https://www.appa-us.org/ American Psychedelic Practitioners Association]
* [https://www.beckleyacademy.com/ Beckley Academy]
* [https://shulginfoundation.org/ The Shulgin Foundation]
* [https://chacruna.net/ Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines]
* [https://www.erowid.org/ Erowid]
* [https://naavc.org/ North American Association of Visionary Churches]
* [https://www.aep.community/ Association of Entheogenic Practitioners]
* [https://www.sacredplantalliance.org/ Sacred Plant Alliance]
* [https://www.tricycleday.com/ Tricycle Day]
* [https://www.tripsitters.org/ Tripsitters] - [https://www.tripsitters.org/directory Directory]
* [https://healingmaps.com/ Healing Maps]
* [https://thechambersproject.com/ The Chambers Project]
* [https://doubleblindmag.com/ DoubleBlind Magazine]
* [https://psygaia.org/ Psygaia]
* [https://firesideproject.org/ Fireside Project]
* [https://globalpsychedelic.org/ Global Psychedelic Society]


== Public Philosophy ==
== Public Philosophy ==
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* [https://www.apaonline.org/ American Philosophical Association] - [https://blog.apaonline.org/2019/04/23/how-do-you-approach-public-philosophy/ Public Philosophy Blog]
* [https://www.apaonline.org/ American Philosophical Association] - [https://blog.apaonline.org/2019/04/23/how-do-you-approach-public-philosophy/ Public Philosophy Blog]
* [https://objectionable.net/public-philosophy/ C. Thi Nguyen's Manifesto for Public Philosophy]
* [https://objectionable.net/public-philosophy/ C. Thi Nguyen's Manifesto for Public Philosophy]
* [https://www.ethicalsystems.org/ Ethical Systems]
* [https://iai.tv/ Institute of Art and Ideas]
* [https://plato.stanford.edu/ Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
* [https://iep.utm.edu/ Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
* [https://commonslibrary.org/ The Commons Social Change Library]
* [https://www.wi-phi.com/ Wi-Phi Wireless Philosophy]


== Regional ==
== Regional ==
Groups that are local to wiki moderators who have hosted in-person lectures and other relevant events that offer networking opportunities.
Groups that are local to wiki moderators who have hosted in-person lectures and other relevant events that offer networking opportunities.
Check the [[Church Research]] page for a reviews of various [[religious]] services in the region.
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pc0IwJZJedQa3gXanSWb1OQFMrG-v0_FVgNY4RtoPmg Google Sheet with Shared Calendars] for many of these groups.


=== East Tennessee ===
=== East Tennessee ===


* [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville/ Sunday Nomads]
* [https://www.knoxvillebahais.org/ Knoxville Baha'i Community]
* [https://www.knoxvillebahais.org/ Knoxville Baha'i Community]
* [https://tvuuc.org/ Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church]
* [https://tvuuc.org/ Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church]
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* [https://www.tennipl.org/ Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light]
* [https://www.tennipl.org/ Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light]
* [https://justiceknox.org/ Justice Knox]
* [https://justiceknox.org/ Justice Knox]
* [https://www.knoxinterfaith.org.au/ Knox Interfaith Network]
* [https://www.facebook.com/PrideInterfaithKnox/ Pride Interfaith Knox]
* [https://www.facebook.com/PrideInterfaithKnox/ Pride Interfaith Knox]
* [https://www.pechakucha.com/communities/knoxville PechaKucha Night Knoxville]
* [https://www.pechakucha.com/communities/knoxville PechaKucha Night Knoxville]
* [https://actionforhappiness.org/groups/tennessee Tennessee Action for Happiness]
* [https://actionforhappiness.org/groups/tennessee Tennessee Action for Happiness]
* [https://www.operationinasmuch.org/ Operation Inasmuch]
* [https://www.aclu-tn.org/ ACLU Tennessee]
* [https://www.aclu-tn.org/ ACLU Tennessee]
* [https://ffrfetc.yolasite.com/ Freedom From Religion Foundation East TN]
* [https://ffrfetc.yolasite.com/ Freedom From Religion Foundation East TN]
* [https://changetn.vote/ Change TN]
* [https://changetn.vote/ Change TN]
* [https://appalachiancommunityfund.org/ Appalachian Community Fund]
* [https://appalachiancommunityfund.org/ Appalachian Community Fund]
* [https://aplaceoftheheart.squarespace.com/ A Place of the Heart]
* [http://www.oasisinstitute.org/ The OASIS Institute]
* [https://meaningfullifecenter.org/ Meaningful Life Center]
* [https://www.facebook.com/events/knox-brew-hub/thursday-night-pub-theology/1045845330486247 Knoxville Pub Theology]
* [https://revitalistclinic.com/ Revitalist Clinic]


=== Nashville / Middle Tennessee ===
=== Nashville / Middle Tennessee ===
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*[https://nashvillebahai.org/ Baha'i Community of Nashville]
*[https://nashvillebahai.org/ Baha'i Community of Nashville]
*[https://www.nashvilleuu.org/ Greater Nashville UU Church]
*[https://www.nashvilleuu.org/ Greater Nashville UU Church]
*[https://www.facebook.com/UnityOfNashville/ Unity Church of Nashville]
*[https://www.imaginarium.life/ Imaginarium]
*[https://www.imaginarium.life/ Imaginarium]
*[https://www.millionsofconversations.com/ Millions of Conversations]
*[https://www.millionsofconversations.com/ Millions of Conversations]
*[https://www.facebook.com/theconversationcoalition The Conversation Coalition]
*[https://www.nashville-au.org/ Americans United - Nashville]
*[https://www.nashville-au.org/ Americans United - Nashville]
*[https://www.facebook.com/braverangelsnba/ Nashville Braver Angels]
*[https://www.facebook.com/braverangelsnba/ Nashville Braver Angels]
*[https://tnuhr.org/ Tennessee United for Human Rights]
*[https://tnuhr.org/ Tennessee United for Human Rights]
*[https://www.nashvillepeacejustice.org/ Nashville Peace and Justice Center]
*[https://www.nashvillepeacejustice.org/ Nashville Peace and Justice Center]
*[https://noahtn.org/ Nashville Organized for Action and Hope]
*[https://www.tnjustice.org/ Tennessee Justice Center]
*[https://www.tnjustice.org/ Tennessee Justice Center]
*[https://www.taptn.org/ Tennessee Alliance for Progress]
*[https://www.taptn.org/ Tennessee Alliance for Progress]
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*[https://iamidtn.wordpress.com/ Interfaith Alliance of Middle Tennessee]
*[https://iamidtn.wordpress.com/ Interfaith Alliance of Middle Tennessee]
*[https://www.tectn.org/ Tennessee Environmental Council]
*[https://www.tectn.org/ Tennessee Environmental Council]
* [https://elument.com/ Nashville Psychedelic Center] [https://www.facebook.com/nashvillepsychedeliccenter]
* [https://nashvillepsychedelicsociety.com/ Nashville Psychedelic Society] [https://www.facebook.com/PsyNashville/]
=== Chattanooga ===
* [https://chattanoogahumanists.wordpress.com/ Chattanooga Humanist Assembly]
* [https://www.unityofchattanooga.org/ Unity of Chattanooga]
* [https://www.meetup.com/ooltewah-metaphysics-meetup-group Ooltewah Metaphysics Meetup]
=== Atlanta / Georgia ===
* [https://Facebook.com/groups/entheotemple Atlanta Entheo Temple]
* [https://www.wholeatl.org/ Whole ATL]
* [https://www.meetup.com/altered-states-integration-southeast/ Altered States Integration Southeast]
* [https://www.meetup.com/the-philosophy-cafe-of-atlanta/ Philosophy Cafe of Atlanta]
* [https://firstexistentialist.org/ First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta]
* [https://sundayassemblyatlanta.org/ Sunday Assembly Atlanta]
* [https://atlantafreethought.org/ Atlanta Freethought Society]
* [https://atlantasecular.com/ Atlanta Secular Groups Directory]
* [https://www.meetup.com/AtlantaSkeptics/ Atlanta Skeptics]
* [https://www.meetup.com/Atlanta-Atheists/ Atlanta Atheists]
* [https://www.meetup.com/coastal-atheists-and-secular-humanists/ Coastal Atheists and Secular Humanists]
* [https://www.meetup.com/ethical-humanists-of-atlanta/ Ethical Humanists of Atlanta]
* [https://www.meetup.com/Black-Nonbelievers/ Black Nonbelievers of Atlanta]
* [https://www.meetup.com/Marietta-Atheists-Meetup/ Marietta Atheist/Skeptic/Humanist Meetup]
* [https://soldancemovement.tix.page/ Sol Dance]


=== Asheville / Western North Carolina ===
=== Asheville / Western North Carolina ===
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* [https://www.iam-hc.org/ Asheville Interfaith Assistance Ministry]
* [https://www.iam-hc.org/ Asheville Interfaith Assistance Ministry]
* [http://www.ashevilleinterfaith.org/ Asheville Interfaith]
* [http://www.ashevilleinterfaith.org/ Asheville Interfaith]
* [https://www.pari.edu/ Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute]
* [https://prama.org/ Prama Institute and Wellness Center]
* [https://psychedelic.support/network/the-pearl-psychedelic-institute/ Pearl Psychedelic Institute]
* [https://azrabertrand.com/ Biomancy]

Latest revision as of 15:50, 30 March 2025

Let's get together to make a better world

Links to groups, publications, and educational resources that promote the values of universalism and science, and creating dialogs between those with different cultures and belief systems in order to promote understanding, unity, and peace.

For content producers that write, lecture, or create videos on these subjects, see Podcasts, Authors, and Reading List. You can also follow the creators of the embedded videos found on this wiki. Most have not yet been captured by the alt-right pipeline.

"Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world." -Dolores Huerta

While a number of atheist oriented organizations exist that share many of the goals and values advocated here, those with a mission that is primarily anti-religious are not included. Instead, this list focuses on those that promote secular spirituality, humanism, science advocacy, and other universal values.

Looking for honest reviews of spiritual organizations and events from a secular spirituality perspective? Check out Church Research.

ISNESS is a model for a modern major interfaith group that studies the intersection of science, spirituality, psychology, and psychedelics.

Science and Religion Compatibilism

Organizations that promote philosophy and theology that view science, spirituality, and religion as fundamentally compatible instead of mutually exclusive, and those promoting science and religion dialog. While the content may have varying degrees of woo, they share the goal of resolving cognitive dissonance. Organizations that primarily use pseudoscience to promote literal interpretations of scripture are not included.

Foundations, Initiatives & Resources

Universities

Catholic Organizations

Universalism and Pantheism

Spiritual movements and advocacy groups that promote universalist and pantheist theology.

Churches with Universalist Theology

Pantheist Organizations

Fraternal & Service Organizations

Many fraternal service organizations advocate a universalist theology. While they have traditionally excluded women, this is often no longer the case.

Secular Spirituality

Groups that offer purely secular versions of the congregation experience. They promote secular humanist values, provide community, and organize life-celebrating activities like music, weddings, funerals, and other milestone rituals.

Secular Spirituality crossed with culture jamming and/or high weirdness.

Interfaith Organizing and the Universal In-Group

Organizations that promote equality, inclusivity, and ways to help us embrace all people and cultures and see them as part of our in-group. Organizations that attempt to bridge political and social divides to create broad interfaith coalitions for advocacy and change.

Science, Reason, Education, and Advocacy

Organizations that promote general science literacy, critical thinking skills, reason and logic. Online learning tools focused on teaching general science skills, information literacy, and civics. Resources for activism.

Complex Systems

Research organizations and educational resources dedicated to complexity theory, fractal geometry, and related subjects.

Positive Psychology

Positive psychology is distinct from self-help in that it offers robust, evidence-based tools that promote meaning and well-being. Where self-help recycles pseudoscience and platitudes to grift on the discontented people in society, these groups promote lasting, meaningful life improvement.

Psychedelic Science, Spirituality, and Therapy

Organizations advocating the therapeutic or entheogenic use of psychedelics.

Public Philosophy

Those attempting to make philosophy more practical and accessible, so more people can use it to improve their life choices.

Regional

Groups that are local to wiki moderators who have hosted in-person lectures and other relevant events that offer networking opportunities.

Check the Church Research page for a reviews of various religious services in the region.

Google Sheet with Shared Calendars for many of these groups.

East Tennessee

Nashville / Middle Tennessee

Chattanooga

Atlanta / Georgia

Asheville / Western North Carolina

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