Centre for Inquiry Canada Virtual Branch

Welcome all inquiring minds
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The goal of this group is to explore topics, ideas, concepts, with a critical eye and the willingness to ask the questions;

• Is the thesis of this book on solid ground?
• Is what this book is presenting true or false?
• Is the topic being presented in a fair and even handed manner?

Anyone interested in controversial and often contentions topics of the day and is willing to explore all sides of an issue, should consider joining.

We will select a new book at the end of each session. The book club will meet on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm. We have an allotted tine of 2 hours.

The link to this event is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89082917143?pwd=T0pJY0hsWE00a3hpbTBoQWNUQjJyQT09

The Schedule of this event going forward;
• January 6
• February 3
• March 3
• April 7
• May 5
• June 2

This will be an online meeting using Zoom. You can join with a computer, tablet, smartphone, or by phone (audio only). Information will be provided to those who RSVP

Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and to others who are secular.

Feel free to bring suggestions for topics - the group will vote on which topics will be discussed.

Some topics we have discussed in the past (and may return to):

Religion/Philosophy/Atheism/Humanism

• How do you define Humanism? Do you consider yourself to be a Humanist?
• How do you define "secular"? Given your definition, what percentage of the Canadian population do you estimate as "secular"?
• How does one become a Freethinker? Through genetics, physiology, experience? What distinguishes Freethinkers from conformists or indoctrinees?

Science: Physical & Social

• How much science is behind what is sold in health food stores?
• What are the most important social impacts of the “anti-vaccination” movement?

Current Events:

• the state of governments in Canada, the US, and the rest of the world
• Climate change
• migration

Non-Religious Lifestyles

• If you have no religion, from where do you get moral guidance, social values, and a sense of belonging to a community that would help you in problems of living?

Chat West participants should feel free to suggest their own discussion topics from these categories.

If you wish to attend, please RSVP in advance.

Note that we have changed the access method to remove the waiting room, so a password is now required to join the meeting. If you RSVP, the Zoom link (including password) will be provided to you. For the transition period, I will also make it available here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/606150474?pwd=OUxSL2pWUVlBYzVHcCtRN09Ha0VJQT09

This will be an online meeting using Zoom. You can join with a computer, tablet, smartphone, or by phone (audio only). Information will be provided to those who RSVP

Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and to others who are secular.

Feel free to bring suggestions for topics - the group will vote on which topics will be discussed.

Some topics we have discussed in the past (and may return to):

Religion/Philosophy/Atheism/Humanism

• How do you define Humanism? Do you consider yourself to be a Humanist?
• How do you define "secular"? Given your definition, what percentage of the Canadian population do you estimate as "secular"?
• How does one become a Freethinker? Through genetics, physiology, experience? What distinguishes Freethinkers from conformists or indoctrinees?

Science: Physical & Social

• How much science is behind what is sold in health food stores?
• What are the most important social impacts of the “anti-vaccination” movement?

Current Events:

• the state of governments in Canada, the US, and the rest of the world
• Climate change
• migration

Non-Religious Lifestyles

• If you have no religion, from where do you get moral guidance, social values, and a sense of belonging to a community that would help you in problems of living?

Chat West participants should feel free to suggest their own discussion topics from these categories.

If you wish to attend, please RSVP in advance.

Note that we have changed the access method to remove the waiting room, so a password is now required to join the meeting. If you RSVP, the Zoom link (including password) will be provided to you. For the transition period, I will also make it available here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/606150474?pwd=OUxSL2pWUVlBYzVHcCtRN09Ha0VJQT09