Center for Inquiry
| Center for Inquiry | |
|---|---|
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| Formation | 1991 |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Amherst, New York, United States |
| Membership | N/A |
| Language | N/A |
| Leader title | CEO |
| Leader name | Robyn Blumner |
| Website | centerforinquiry.org |
The Center for Inquiry (CFI) is a non-profit organization that aims to promote secularism, scientific skepticism, and humanism. Founded in 1991 by Paul Kurtz, CFI seeks to foster a secular society based on reason, science, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values.
History[edit | edit source]
The Center for Inquiry was established in 1991 as a merger of two organizations: the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP) and the Council for Secular Humanism. The organization was founded by philosopher Paul Kurtz, who was a prominent advocate for secular humanism and skepticism.
Mission and Activities[edit | edit source]
CFI's mission is to promote a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. The organization engages in a variety of activities to achieve its goals, including:
- Education and Outreach: CFI conducts educational programs, workshops, and conferences to promote critical thinking and scientific literacy.
- Advocacy: The organization advocates for public policy based on evidence and reason, often engaging in legal action to defend the separation of church and state.
- Publishing: CFI publishes several magazines and journals, including Free Inquiry and Skeptical Inquirer, which explore topics related to skepticism and secularism.
- Community Building: CFI supports a network of local branches and affiliates that provide a community for secular individuals and promote CFI's mission at the local level.
Programs and Initiatives[edit | edit source]
CFI runs several key programs and initiatives, including:
- Secular Rescue: A program designed to assist secular writers and activists who are threatened in their home countries.
- CFI Investigations Group: A team that investigates paranormal and pseudoscientific claims using scientific methods.
- CFI On Campus: A program that supports student groups at colleges and universities to promote secularism and skepticism.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Paul Kurtz: Founder of CFI and a leading figure in the secular humanist movement.
- Robyn Blumner: Current CEO of CFI and a prominent advocate for secularism and human rights.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Secular humanism
- Scientific skepticism
- Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
- Council for Secular Humanism
- Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science
External links[edit | edit source]
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