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By Sandra Dunham Recently, the Sarnia Observer printed an article from Cardus, a faith-based think tank, describing the “overall totally beneficial effect of religion on the lives of everyday Canadians,” not just the religious. For those reading only the headlines, and not noting the self-serving nature of the think tank, it appears that religion is good for the economy….
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By Russell Pangborn Scientific American, a group that has traditionally remained neutral around presidential elections, recently broke a 175-year protocol and endorsed Joe Biden. These are unprecedented times and all supporters of a rational, secular society should take note of this cannon shot in defense of scientific inquiry and the benefits it provides to society. What…
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By Seanna Watson Current COVID-19 disease and death rate, as a proportion of population: Globally: 1 in 312 has contracted COVID-19; 1 in 9260 has died Canada: 1 in 296 has contracted COVID-19; 1 in 4147 has died US: 1 in 55 has contracted COVID-19; 1 in 1812 has died As of August 30, the…
By Doug Skeggs The four pillars of the CFIC are secularism, scientific skepticism, critical thinking, and community building. You will note that human rights and anti-discrimination are not overtly referenced there. But I think the protection, promotion, and defence of human rights and social justice are inherently part of what it means to be a…
By Brian Campbell With everything happening in the United States, the killing of George Floyd by a police officer, the subsequent protests, the reaction of the U.S. President, and the response from the rest of the world, I feel obliged to tell a story of a time I witnessed a blatant example of racism, right…
