Secularism Discussion
A secular society is the key to creating a more peaceful and integrated society
Category: critical thinking
Skepticamp 2019 photos
Photos from April 13, 2019 Skepticamp held in Ottawa
Skepticamp Ottawa 2019
Skepticamp is a user-driven mini-conference on science, skepticism and critical thinking. Skepticamps, modeled on the BarCamp approach of non-curated, user-driven content and participation, are entertaining, educational, and informative events in a relaxed environment. The overall theme is science, skepticism, and critical thinking. Talks this year include: Critical thinking – Alex Berjawsky; Evolution and Morality –…
The Curious Case of Protagoras and Euathlus
Long ago in ancient Greece, lawyers (to speak slightly anachronistically) learned their trade by paying an established lawyer to apprentice. Protagoras was one such lawyer who got very wealthy plying his trade. As such, he was also very much in demand as a teacher. Euathlus contracted with Protagoras to become his pupil. They agreed that…
Stop Funding Homeopathy: Letters to Global Affairs Canada
Following are some letters sent by CFIC members and associates protesting the funding of homeopaths by Global Affairs Canada: No homeopathy for Honduras