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December Holiday Poll Results

Posted on January 31, 2023March 31, 2024 By Critical Links 1 Comment on December Holiday Poll Results
December Holiday Poll Results

Last month we asked you how you participated in December events. Fifty-two people participated in the poll. Just over half of them participated in Christmas events (53%) although some of you (10%) did so unwillingly. Many of our respondents (12%) celebrated something other in December, with the most common celebration being the solstice. Other celebrations…

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When Religious Leaders Become Atheists

Posted on December 29, 2022February 2, 2023 By Critical Links 4 Comments on When Religious Leaders Become Atheists
When Religious Leaders Become Atheists

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Centre for Inquiry Canada is starting the new year, and re-starting our Vancouver, British Columbia Branch with a panel discussion with former Christian, Muslim, and Jewish religious leaders talking about their experiences of losing their beliefs.

Our moderator is former Christian pastor Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation.

This hybrid event, co-sponsored by FFRF, is presented in person at at UBC Robson Square, and streamed live on Zoom across Canada and around the world. Join us for an enlightening discussion, Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 2:00pm PST.

Registration is now open to attend in-person, or live online via via Zoom. Admission is by donation to CFIC.


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Inquiry… For Human Rights

Posted on December 6, 2022March 31, 2024 By Martin Zielinski

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…

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Inquiry… For Generosity

Posted on November 29, 2022March 31, 2024 By Martin Zielinski

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…

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Ottawa 2022 Pride march

Posted on September 21, 2022November 2, 2022 By Centre for Inquiry Canada Ottawa

After two years of scrapped Capital Pride Parades, the 2022 parade made a record-breaking comeback on a sunny, hot, August, Ottawa afternoon. It took over 90 minutes for the 185 colourful floats and 7,500 participants to pass by. Humanist Canada took the lead, organizing a joint, collaborative parade entry with CFI Canada, Ontario Humanist Society,…

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