Understanding

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.

[close] A space for thoughtful discussion on theology and beyond: meaning, morality, and the depths to understanding human life. This group welcomes diverse traditions, philosophical inquiry, and reflective dialogue about sacred texts, inner life, ethical questions, and the role of religion in the modern world. The goal is not preaching or debate for victory, but understanding, exploration, and respectful exchange of ideas. Remember that respect comes first. Disagree with ideas, not with people. No insults, ridicule, or hostility toward beliefs or non-belief. Feel free to share perspectives, interpretations, and experiences, but this is a discussion space, not a place to persuade others to adopt a faith, so basically no preaching or conversion attempts. Stay thoughtful and on topic, posts should relate to theology, meaning, morality, sacred texts, literature, psychology of belief, or religion in society. Interpretations are welcome, claims of absolute authority are not. All comments and conversations must be in English. Don’t hesitate to open a topic under any theme that has already been featured. If you’re unsure where your topic belongs, you’re welcome to ask in the Open Discussion under the thread titled Topic Creation. And don't forget that we also have a Cafetaria for casual conversation or introductions in the Open Discussion section.

[close] This is a place where anyone who has been through some scary sh--err...STUFF, or something devastating (death of someone close, betrayal, etc.) can vent, get advice from someone who's been there, and relax cuz chances are you're not the most screwed up person there. ^_^

[close] I would like to invite people to join the Reading Club. How will you know this club is for you? Well... if you like to deep dive into books, so deep, there are sticky note trails within your stories then The Reading Club might be your new fascination. Float on a coming-of-age adventure, dip your feet into a chilling ghost story, swim through a dystopian warzone, dive into a saucy romance, or submerge yourself in the mind of a killer. We read it all and question everything. Come gain a better understanding of literature, while also gaining an appreciation for the stories that are written and for those that have yet to be written. This is the official website link:https://bookclubs.com/clubs/5989235/join/ed5d75/ Feel free to join to be an official member. To make an account is free of charge. :) It is not required to join bookclubs to be in this group. However, there will be advantages to those members who choose to officially join, like access to polls on monthly readings, the ability to add possible books for readings, member-only meetings, and a list of discussion questions before meetings.