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SUMMARY:Okanagan - KFI: The Think Tank
DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling all KFI Kids: Come grab an Italian soda\, a cookie\, or whatever bit of scrumptiousness you like — and bring your ideas to share with the KFI Think Tank! If you don’t think you have any ideas\, come with an open mind and let’s all put our heads together to come up with some! \nIdeas for a fundraiser… Ideas for future KFI events… Ideas for a future Kids for Inquiry website… These are all on the agenda! \nIn the private back room of the Bean Scene\, downtown Kelowna. Parents are welcome to stay or to drop off (just make sure you leave a cell phone number with Zena Ryder\, if you leave the café).
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kfi-the-think-tank/
LOCATION:The Bean Scene\, 274 Bernard Ave.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141007T220000
DTSTAMP:20140927T213952Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Skeptics in The Pub
DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for drinks\, discussion\, and debate about all science and skeptical topics. \nAt the Pig and Duke pub we have the group of raised tables to the left when you enter the pub. There is also free parking up top in an attached parkade.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/october-skeptics-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:Pig and Duke\, 1312 12th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141016T210000
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SUMMARY:Richard Carrier: How to Disprove a Religion
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: How do History and Science Prove or Disprove a Religion \n \nDr. Carrier will show how the history of religions is already all on its own a conclusive disproof of them. If any were true\, history\, and the world\, would have turned out entirely differently. Jesus would not have told us to stop washing our hands\, for one thing. And he would have actually existed\, for another. Judaism and Islam are likewise examined. Come join us for an irreverent\, entertaining\, and educational tour. \nTICKETS (purchased at the door) \n$10/person \nCFI members and students $5/person (renew your membership!) \nNOTES \n• Autographed books available \n• Door prizes \n• See separate event for meet and greet dinner with Carrier before the talk \n• Question period after the talk \n• Coffee available \nWe’ll likely head to a pub on Broadway after the talk \nVOLUNTEERS \nWe need volunteers to assist with poster distribution\, event day set-up and clean-up as well as door greeting. Please contact Kendra if you can assist in any way. \nBIOGRAPHY \nRichard Carrier\, Ph.D.\, is a philosopher and historian with degrees from Berkeley and Columbia\, specializing in the contemporary philosophy of naturalism\, and in Greco-Roman philosophy\, science\, and religion\, including the origins of Christianity. He blogs and lectures worldwide\, teaches courses online at Partners for Secular Activism\, and is the author of many books\, including his defense of a naturalist worldview in Sense and Goodness without God\, his academic case for the non-existence of Jesus in On the Historicity of Jesus\, his work on historical methodology in Proving History\, his responses to 21st century Christian apologetics in Why I Am Not a Christian and Not the Impossible Faith\, and an anthology of his papers on the subject of history in Hitler Homer Bible Christ. He has also authored chapters in many other books\, and articles in magazines and academic journals\, and on his namesake blog. For more about Dr. Carrier and his work see www.richardcarrier.info. \nSUPPORT \nWithout your support\, the Centre for Inquiry cannot put on major events such as this. We encourage you to donate or join as a Friend of the Centre. CFI is a nationally registered educational charity and all donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. \nVENUE ACCESSIBILITY \nThe lower level of the library only accessible by stairs. We regret that we have been unable to find a suitable venue that is more accessible.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/richard-carrier-how-to-disprove-a-religion/
LOCATION:J.S. Wood Library\, 1801 Lansdowne Avenue\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7H 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141017T190000
DTSTAMP:20141012T183740Z
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SUMMARY:Okanagan - Pre-Event Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come for dinner before Richard Carrier’s talk! \nPlease RSVP ‘yes’ (by Wednesday night) only if you know you will be coming\, so we can make a reservation for the right number of people. If you’re not certain\, please RSVP ‘maybe’. Thanks! \nHere’s a link to the restaurant: \nhttp://www.saigonkelowna.com/
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-pre-event-dinner/
LOCATION:Sai-Gon Restaurant\, 270 Bernard Ave.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y6N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141017T213000
DTSTAMP:20141009T003140Z
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SUMMARY:Okanagan - Did Jesus Really Exist?
DESCRIPTION:Dr Richard Carrier will be giving a presentation on the evidence regarding the historical existence (or not) of Jesus Christ as a real human being. \nTickets will be $5 cash at the door for unreserved seating. Tickets for reserved seating may be bought online in advance at Eventbrite. \nThere will also be a “Guess the weight” contest with some very special prizes — especially for those of you with an appreciation of ancient history! \nFor more information about this event\, please go here. \nThe French Cultural Centre is not endorsing or sponsoring this event in any way. We have simply rented their space for the evening.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-did-jesus-really-exist/
LOCATION:Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan\, 702 Bernard Ave.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 6P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141018T113000
DTSTAMP:20141008T180042Z
CREATED:20141008T180004Z
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SUMMARY:Okanagan -  Informal Q&A Seminar with Dr Richard Carrier
DESCRIPTION:Come and ask historian\, atheist and blogger\, Richard Carrier any question you like! This event is free\, but donations are very much appreciated! \nHere are some sample questions\, for inspiration: \nHistory:\nA. Are Christians right when they claim the Christian worldview made modern science possible?\nB. How did ancient science differ from modern science?\nC. When faced with the claim Jesus didn’t historically exist\, how do we tell good arguments from bad?\nD. What are some of the most egregiously false claims Christians make about the ancient world in defense of their religion being true? \nPhilosophy:\nA. How do we respond to the latest arguments against atheism?\nB. What are some new arguments for atheism?\nC. How do we construct a defensible morality without religion?\nD. How does Bayesian reasoning work and what benefits would it bring once we learn it? \nMovement:\nA. What should the future direction of the North American atheist movement be?\nB. If it’s not enough to just be an atheist\, what else should we be promoting among atheists?\nC. How do we resolve the current conflicts in the atheism movement?\nD. As up-and-coming participants\, how in future can we help make the atheism movement more awesome and useful to fellow atheists and society as a whole? \nMore info about Richard Carrier: http://www.richardcarrier.info/ \nHis blog: http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/ \nPlease feel free to drop in any time\, and leave any time. We’re keeping this very casual. \nRoom 2181\, Engineering\, Management & Education building. Here’s a link to a map\, showing the building on the right hand side\, near the pond. Visitor parking is also shown on the map. \nhttp://ok.ubc.ca/campusmap/
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-informal-qa-seminar-with-dr-richard-carrier/
LOCATION:UBC Okanagan\, 3333 University Way\, Kelowna\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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SUMMARY:Okanagan - Ask-A-Geologist Hike
DESCRIPTION:Adults and kids are welcome to join this event. (Parents\, please stay with your kids for this one.) \nCome on a hike with geologist\, James Barr\, at Gallagher’s Canyon in Scenic Canyon Regional Park to see some interesting rock formations! \nJames is Professional Geoscientist who has worked in the mineral exploration and mine development industry for the past twelve years. He has worked all across Canada\, including the northern territories\, Mexico and Tanzania. He moved to Kelowna in April of this year with his family. James enjoys exploring all of the exciting features in the area with his two kids (4 and 2 yrs) and is looking forward to make some new discoveries with you. \nKids: Bring a rock or two from your collection and ask him to identify them for you! Maybe you can stump him. 😉 Don’t bring anything too precious\, and make sure they fit in your pocket! You’re going to need to carry them on your hike. 🙂 \nDon’t forget a water bottle and maybe a snack. And dress for the weather. We will hike down into the canyon\, stop for a rest and to ask James any questions\, before hiking back up. \nIf you collect DIY patches\, this activity can count towards your Geologist patch. Perhaps you could complete the “Identify a rock” skill or the “Talk with a geologist” skill: https://diy.org/skills/geologist \nPark in the lot at the end of Field Rd – this is where the trail leads down to the canyon. You can search for the destination on Google Maps by entering the address 3801 Field Rd\, Kelowna. \nLink to map: http://tinyurl.com/pvgh9db
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-ask-a-geologist-hike/
LOCATION:Scenic Canyon Regional Park\, 3801 Field Rd.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141019T173000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Richard Carrier "How does History and Science Prove or Disprove a Religion"
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: http://cfiyyc-carrier.eventbrite.ca/ \nCFI Calgary is proud to present Dr. Richard Carrier. Dr. Carrier will show how the history of religions is already all on its own a conclusive disproof of them. If any were true\, history\, and the world\, would have turned out entirely differently. Jesus would not have told us to stop washing our hands\, for one thing. And he would have actually existed\, for another. Judaism and Islam are likewise examined. Come join us for an irreverent\, entertaining\, and educational tour. \nRichard Carrier’s latest book\, “On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might have Reason for Doubt” lays out extensive research (over 700 pages) on the evidence for Jesus and the origins of Christianity and poses the key questions that must now be answered if the historicity of Jesus is to survive as a dominant paradigm. \nMore about Dr. Carrier: \nRichard Carrier is a world-renowned author and speaker. As a professional historian\, published philosopher\, and prominent defender of the American freethought movement\, Dr. Carrier has appeared across the U.S.\, Canada and the U.K.\, and on American television and London radio\, defending sound historical methods and the ethical worldview of secular naturalism. His books and articles have received international attention. With a Ph.D. from Columbia University in ancient history\, he specializes in the intellectual history of Greece and Rome\, particularly ancient philosophy\, religion\, and science\, with emphasis on the origins of Christianity and the use and progress of science under the Roman empire. He is also a published expert in the modern philosophy of naturalism as a worldview. He is the author of “On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might Have Reason for Doubt”\, “Proving History: Bayes’s Theorem and the Quest for the Historical Jesus”\, “Sense and Goodness without God”\, “Not the Impossible Faith”\, “Why I Am Not a Christian”\, and “Hitler Homer Bible Christ”\, and a major contributor to “The Empty Tomb”\, “The Christian Delusion\,” and “The End of Christianity”\, and for his copious work in history and philosophy\, online and in print. He is currently working on his next books\, Science Education in the Early Roman Empire and The Scientist in the Early Roman Empire. \nThis event is held at a licensed Night Club. All attendees must have valid government issued ID due to Alberta Liquor and Gaming Laws. There are no exceptions.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/dr-richard-carrier-how-does-history-and-science-prove-or-disprove-a-religion/
LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141021T210000
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SUMMARY:Okanagan - Penticton Skeptics in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:  \nSkeptics in the Pub is a fun and friendly casual social event that welcomes all local science enthusiasts who value critical thinking\, reason\, and skepticism. If you agree that\, as Carl Sagan said\, “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”\, then join us for conversation\, drinks\, and food in a friendly atmosphere. \nGather upstairs in the boardroom. \nThird Tuesday of every month. \n(This is not an official CFI group\, but we’re more than happy to support these fellow freethinking skeptics in the Okanagan!) \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-penticton-skeptics-in-the-pub-3/
LOCATION:Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro\, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, V2A 6E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141015T210000
DTSTAMP:20141010T145850Z
CREATED:20141010T145651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T145850Z
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SUMMARY:Living Without Religion Teleconference
DESCRIPTION:For those who do not have an LWR group in their area\, or prefer to participate through a teleconference\, we offer a biweekly virtual meeting\, every other Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 pm.  Please contact rkamis@cficanada.ca for  details. \nThe teleconference line will open at 8pm Eastern.   If there are no participants by 8:15\, the meeting will be cancelled.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/living-without-religion-teleconference-2/
LOCATION:Teleconference\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141012T150000
DTSTAMP:20141010T150005Z
CREATED:20141010T150005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T150005Z
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SUMMARY:CFI Ottawa Living without Religion
DESCRIPTION:Living without Religion provides a support group for those who are considering leaving their religion\, or are encountering challenges with friends\, family\, classmates or co-workers due to religious differences. \nWe will be holding LwR meetings at the same time as the UnSermon\, at a separate table.  The LwR section will be operated as a lightly structured support group\, providing an opportunity for participants to share challenges\, ask questions\, etc. \nAttendees can choose which group they wish to participate in when they arrive\, and are free to switch at any time. \nmore details on the CFI Ottawa Meetup: events.cfiottawa.com
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-ottawa-living-without-religion-2/
LOCATION:Fox and Feather Pub\, 283 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 1M1\, Canada
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