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Location: Brooklyn, NY 40.68-73.98 11217US

Meetups: 23 so far

Members: 165 Inquirers

Rating: Center for Inquiry - Brooklyn 4.5015

Meetup topics: Secular Humanism, Atheists, Philosophy, Science

Founded: March 22, 2008

Welcome to the New York City branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI), working to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry and humanist values.

The Center for Inquiry-New York City sponsors public educational programs, supports local campus and community groups, works with news media and opinion makers, and hosts the Center's mission to the United Nations. CFI-NYC seeks to bring together New York City residents for author and intellectual events, conversations on philosophy, science and religion, and social gatherings. Come meet people in your neighborhood, exercise your brain, and get involved.

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Our next MeetupPhilosophy and Fries: Santa Claus and Children's Stories: Good or Bad?

Dec 1 Tue 7:30 PM

Where?: Likourentzos Park Plaza Restaurant

220 Cadman Plaza W

Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 596-5900

Who’s coming?: 9 Yes / 0 Maybe

( 4 spots left )

Most parents tell their children that Santa Claus, the Christmas gift-giver, really exists. Children are told, in an eerily similar fashion to how God is used, that they better be good or Santa won't award them gifts (heaven, anyone?). Read more

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“ The people were friendly and interesting and the topics are thought-provoking. ”

—Celeste Leibowitz

“ Fun, friendly, diverse, and easygoing crowd makes for wonderful conversation and fellowship. ”

—Michael De Dora Jr.

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More upcoming Meetups

Feb 10 8 2010 7:30 PM
A Conversation With: Matthew Alper, Author of "The 'God' Part of the Brain"

6 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs

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Past Meetups

Nov 3 7:30 PM

Philosophy and Fries: Metaphysics: What Is It, and What's It Good For?

13 attended – 5.004
Oct 29 6:30 PM

Whose God? The Religious Right, Politics, and Democracy

2 attended
Oct 6 7:30 PM

Philosophy and Fries: Can Health Care Workers Deny Care on Religious Grounds?

13 attended – 4.503
Sep 1 7:30 PM

Philosophy and Fries: Your Favorite Philosopher

10 attended – 4.503
Aug 11 7:30 PM

Philosophy and Fries: The Paranormal

7 attended – 4.005
Jul 7 7:30 PM

Philosophy and Fries: The Word "Religion"

12 attended – 4.503
Jun 23 8:30 PM

CFI and the State of Science, Reason and Free Inquiry

30 attended – 5.004
Jun 9 7:00 PM

Philosophy and Fries: Atheism

12 attended – 4.004
Jun 8 11:30 AM

Thomas Paine Commemoration With John Nichols and More

50 attended
May 18 7:30 PM

Meet the Author: Peter Woit

35 attended – 4.506

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What's new?

Nov 18
- New member
  
  Lev Pinskiy

Nov 16
- New discussion
  
  CFI-NYC consolidating
  
  Started by Michael De Dora Jr. .

Nov 14
- New member
  
  Tiffany
  
  “As a life long Atheist (raised as an atheist), I'm suddenly finding the need to help build and be more involved in an atheist community. It would be wonderful to have more atheist friends.”