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SUMMARY:Toronto Atheists and Friends
DESCRIPTION:CFI Ontario’s Toronto Atheists and Friends (TAaF) meetups are fun and fascinating discussion groups focusing on a range of topics within the realm of atheism. They’re open to the public and everyone is welcome to join in! \nOur GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Central meetup is normally held every FIRST Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.\, at Scallywags Pub\, 11 St. Clair Ave. W\, reserved under the name ‘meetup’. Exceptions to these location details will be posted clearly when and if they apply. \nThis is a free and open to the public event. However\, we are able to host this and many other events of its kind due to memberships and donations given by people just like you.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-atheists-and-friends/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Social Gathering,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131006T170000
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SUMMARY:Toronto Atheists and Friends Meetup
DESCRIPTION:CFI Ontario’s Toronto Atheists and Friends (TAaF) meetups are fun and fascinating discussion groups focusing on a range of topics within the realm of atheism. They’re open to the public and everyone is welcome to join in! \nOur GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Central meetup is normally held every FIRST Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.\, at Scallywags\, 11 St.Clair Ave. West\, reserved under the name ‘meetup’. Exceptions to these location details will be posted clearly when and if they apply. \nThis is a free and open to the public event. However\, we are able to host this and many other events of its kind due to memberships and donations given by people just like you. Please click the support button at the top of the page to make a contribution.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/1122-2/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Social Gathering,Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131128T183000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:With God Loves Uganda\, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams (Music by Prudence) explores the role of the American Evangelical movement in fueling Uganda’s terrifying turn towards biblical law and the proposed death penalty for homosexuality. Thanks to charismatic religious leaders and a well-financed campaign\, these draconian new laws and the politicians that peddle them are winning over the Ugandan public. But these dangerous policies and the money that fuels them aren’t coming from Africa; they’re being imported from some of America’s largest megachurches. \nUsing vérité\, interviews\, and hidden camera footage\, the film allows American religious leaders and their young missionaries that make up the “front lines in a battle for billions of souls” to explain their positions in their own words. Shocking and enlightening\, touching and horrifying\, God Loves Uganda is a searing look at the role of American evangelical missionaries in the persecution of gay Africans. \nGOD LOVES UGANDA\nCFI Toronto screening followed by short conversation on the current situation and what we can do\, featuring: \nAndrea Houston – Journalist from XTRA!\nJohn Nicolas – Pride Uganda \nWhere? Hot Docs Bloor Cinema\, 506 Bloor St. W\, Toronto \nWhen? Thu\, Nov 28 6:30 PM \nHow Much? $11 Click here to buy now.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/2369/
LOCATION:Hot Docs Bloor Cinema\, 506 Bloor St. W\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI National,CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Film Screening,Social Gathering,Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20130930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20130930T210000
DTSTAMP:20141209T035706Z
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SUMMARY:The Science and Philosophy Book Club - Reinventing the sacred : a new view of science\, reason and religion by Stuart A. Kauffman
DESCRIPTION:This group is dedicated to providing a friendly\, free-thinking environment in which to discuss books that inspire rewarding conversation on subjects related to science and philosophy. \nConsider the complexity of a living cell after 3.8 billion years of evolution. Is it more awesome to suppose that a transcendent God fashioned the cell at a stroke\, or to realize that it evolved with no Almighty Hand\, but arose on its own in the changing biosphere?In this bold and fresh look at science and religion\, complexity theorist Stuart Kauffman argues that the qualities of divinity that we revere—creativity\, meaning\, purposeful action—are properties of the universe that can be investigated methodically. He offers stunning evidence for this idea in an abundance of fields\, from cell biology to the philosophy of mind\, and uses it to find common ground between belief systems often at odds with one another.A daring and ambitious argument for a new understanding of natural divinity\, ‘Reinventing the Sacred’ challenges readers both scientifically and philosophically. \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/the-science-and-philosophy-book-club-reinventing-the-sacred-a-new-view-of-science-reason-and-religion-by-stuart-a-kauffman/
LOCATION:ontario
CATEGORIES:Book Club,CFIC Toronto,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20130927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20130927T210000
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series - A Secret Part of Our Legal Tradition Humanism\, Social Justice\, and the Power of Juries Featuring Gary Bauslaugh\, Author
DESCRIPTION:Canadians know that the jurors at a trial decide the defendant’s guilt or innocence according to the law of the land. What they don’t know is how far that right actually goes\,\nand what the real power of juries is. \nSometimes people — even jurors — wonder if a law or a judgment in a particular case is a just one. When the law seems wrong\, we are told there is only one solution: change the law. \nIn fact\, though\, in our legal system there is another remedy: When jurors decide that to question the fairness of applying the law in the case they are deciding may lead to a manifestly unfair and unjust result\, they have the right not to apply that law. However\, in Canada it is illegal and completely forbidden for a trial lawyer\, or even a judge to tell jurors they have this right to nullify the law. \nIn the Canadian justice system\, jurors can hand down a verdict of not guilty even if the facts pointing to guilt are clear\, even if the accused doesn’t deny the facts\, even if the judge tells the jurors to find the accused guilty. This centuries-old safeguard\, which goes along with the principle of jury independence\, has protected people’s rights and freedoms and helped sweep away laws that ordinary citizens think are outdated and unjust. \nThis power of juries is known to the legal community — but is largely unknown by the general public — until now. Gary Bauslaugh\, author of Robert Latimer\, A Story of Justice and Mercy (Lorimer\, 2010)\, learned the specifics of this matter as a result of his research around the Robert Latimer case. In his new book\, written for non-expert readers and citizens who have been summoned for jury duty\, he tells the story of jury nullification from Quaker leader William Penn to the modern-day acquittal of Henry Morgentaler\, who was charged with conducting abortions. Bauslaugh then lays out the arguments that some people make against jury independence and nullification\, and makes his own argument in favour of these safeguards. He offers suggestions for jurors who may find themselves in a situation where their consciences are at odds with the law. \n  \n  \nWhen: Friday September 27th\, 7pm \nWhere: University College (UC 179)\, 15 King’s College Circle\, University of Toronto \nHow Much: $10\n \nBuy tickets: cfiequinoxcelebration.eventbrite.com
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/lecture-series-humanism-social-justice-and-the-power-of-juries-with-gary-bauslaugh/
LOCATION:University College (UC 179)\, University College\, 15 King's College Circle\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Lecture,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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SUMMARY:Science education and storytelling: A Conversation with Sean Carroll
DESCRIPTION:Sean Carroll is an evolutionary biologist and a leading figure in evolutionary development (evo devo)\, focusing on research into genes and their role in evolution and diversity. He is passionate for science communication and education\, and authored Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species\, The Making of the Fittest and Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New Science of Evo Devo. \nIn this talk Professor Carroll discusses the role of storytelling in communicating scientific exploration and discoveries\, and how they have effected our understanding of ourselves and our relationship to the natural world. \n  \nWhen: Friday September 27th\, 3pm \nWhere: University College (UC 179)\, 15 King’s College Circle\, University of Toronto \nHow Much: $20 \nCoffee\, tea and light snacks to be provided \nBuy tickets: cfiequinoxcelebration.eventbrite.com
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/science-education-and-storytelling-a-conversation-with-sean-carroll/
LOCATION:Croft Chapter House\, University College (UC 183)\, University College\, 15 King's College Circle\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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SUMMARY:Equinox Celebration and Year End Fundraising Campaign Public Kick-Off Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a package of special events in celebration of the fall equinox (or make up your own pretext for a freethought extravaganza) and help us raise funds for our programs! CFI apologies for the short notice on these activities\, but only recently have we been granted access to some of these incredible guests\, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make these exciting programs available to you. \nA special equinox reception will take place from 9:00 – 11:00 PM \nPrices below are for individual events\, which may be purchased separately.\nThe value of all events is $100. \nCFI is offering all events in our Equinox Package:\n$75 General\n$60 Members\n$50 New and Renewing Members (please visit www.cficanada.ca/support to purchase your membership before buying at this rate) \nThe Equinox Package will come with a tax receipt for $50.\nUnfortunately no tax receipt is available for individual events. \nBuy tickets: cfiequinoxcelebration.eventbrite.com \n\n  \nWhen: Friday September 27th\, 9pm \nWhere: Croft Chapter House\, University College (UC 183)\, 15 King’s College Circle\, University of Toronto \nHow Much: $20 \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/equinox-celebration-and-year-end-fundraising-campaign-public-kick-off-reception/
LOCATION:Croft Chapter House\, University College (UC 183)\, University College\, 15 King's College Circle\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Social Gathering,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20130712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20130712T220000
DTSTAMP:20130702T142737Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Revisionaries
DESCRIPTION:The theory of evolution and a re-write of US history are caught in the crosshairs when an unabashed creationist seeks re-election as\nchairman of America’s most influential board of education. \nIn Austin\, Texas\, fifteen people influence what is taught to the next generation of American children. Once every decade\, the highly politicized Texas State Board of Education rewrites the teaching and textbook standards for its nearly 5 million schoolchildren. And when it comes to textbooks\, what happens in Texas affects the nation as a whole. \nDon McLeroy\, a dentist\, Sunday school teacher\, and avowed young-earth creationist\, leads the Religious Right charge. After briefly serving on his local school board\, McLeroy was elected to the Texas State Board of Education and later appointed chairman. During his time on the board\, McLeroy has overseen the adoption of new science and history curriculum standards\, drawing national attention and placing Texas on the front line of the so-called “culture wars.” \nIn his last term\, McLeroy\, aided by Cynthia Dunbar\, an attorney from Houston and professor of Law at Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University\, finds himself not only fighting to change what Americans are taught\, but also fighting to retain his seat on the board. Challenged by Kathy Miller\, president of the Texas Freedom Network\, and Ron Wetherington\, an anthropology professor from Southern Methodist University in Texas\, McLeroy faces his toughest term yet. \nTHE REVISIONARIES follows the rise and fall of some of the most controversial figures in American education through some of their most tumultuous intellectual battles.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/film-screening-the-revisionaries/
LOCATION:TBA\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Film Screening,Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20130707T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20130707T220000
DTSTAMP:20130806T190257Z
CREATED:20130628T233709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130806T190257Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Atheists and Friends Meetup
DESCRIPTION:CFI Ontario’s Toronto Atheists and Friends (TAaF) meetups are fun and fascinating discussion groups focusing on a range of topics within the realm of atheism. They’re open to the public and everyone is welcome to join in! \nOur GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Central meetup is normally held every FIRST Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.\, at Scallywags\, 11 St.Clair Ave. West\, reserved under the name ‘meetup’. Exceptions to these location details will be posted clearly when and if they apply. \nThis is a free and open to the public event. However\, we are able to host this and many other events of its kind due to memberships and donations given by people just like you. Please click the support button at the top of the page to make a contribution.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/1122/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Social Gathering,Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20130324T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20130324T183000
DTSTAMP:20130227T025539Z
CREATED:20130114T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130227T025539Z
UID:67-1364146200-1364149800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Debate: Be it Resolved Government Funding for Ontario Roman Catholic Schools be Abolished
DESCRIPTION:Debate: Be it Resolved Government Funding for Ontario Roman Catholic Schools be Abolished \n\nSpeakers: Justin Trottier (Centre for Inquiry Toronto\, Secularist) vs Patrick Dunne (Professor\, King’s University College) \nSponsor: The Humanist Association of London and Area & The Society of Atheists and Agnostics at Western.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/debate-be-it-resolved-government-funding-for-ontario-roman-catholic-schools-be-abolished/
LOCATION:Western University\, Labatt Health Sciences Building\, Room 40\, 1151 Richmond St\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Debate,Toronto
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