Your community for scientific, skeptical, secular, rational and humanistic inquiry.
Research has shown that secularism and quality of life are correlated. And although Canada has made progress towards becoming a more secular nation since Confederation, we still have far to go. It is through the process of inquiry that CFIC makes Canadians aware of the degree to which government decisions are based on religion, the…
Science involves systematic, empirical research and builds on all past scientific investigation. As such, it is constantly self-evaluating and self-correcting. Science leads to better, longer lives. Yet science is under attack. Self-serving “snake oil salesmen” seek to undermine science. Naïve consumers opt for quick fixes and easy solutions, undermining the ability of science to improve…
As our world becomes more reliant on algorithms to present us with information, learning to evaluate information through inquiry is the only way to arrive at the truth. Too often, people receive information that supports their viewpoint and fail to actively seek out differing viewpoints that will enable them to evaluate information. Too many people…
Inquiry is essential to human rights. In countries enjoying freedom to question ideas, we take this human right for granted. But in many countries questioning the ruling powers is dangerous. Increasing polarization of opinion, both here in Canada and around the world, highlights the need for organizations like CFIC to help people determine where to…
Consider the value of inquiry. Merriam-Webster defines inquiry as: A request for information A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest Examination into facts or principles In a world that appears to be increasingly divided, inquiry is a tool that can be used to improve understanding. Inquiry can help us to disagree without being…