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SCOTUS v. Separation of Church and State Featuring Eddie Tabash
7:00 pm
Online Event – Advance RSVP Required
Registration is Free! For the next CFI Insider, we welcome Eddie Tabash, Constitutional Lawyer and Chair of CFI’s Board of Directors, for a timely discussion on the history of the US Supreme Court, the true meaning of Separation of Church and State, and how this foundational principle has been defined and damaged by SCOTUS …
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2021 Secular Summer Retreat
4:00 pm
Long Lake Outdoor Center
Save the Date for the 2021 Secular Summer Retreat: July 9-11th! Fun for all ages: great food, cabins, hiking, canoeing, swimming, activities. Explore the historic campground with fellow CFI Michigan members, friends and family and enjoy the beauty of the Michigan summer. The retreat is fun for all ages, and is both kid AND adult …
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Skeptics In The Pub (Online)
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic this event will be held online. (Click Button to open and/or download Zoom App to connect to meeting). This is a great opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joining us! Some of the world's…
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Café Inquiry (Online)
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic this event will be held online. (Click Button to open and/or download Zoom App to connect to meeting). Café Inquiry is a casual event starting with a short 10-15 minute introduction of the day's topic followed by open discussion. At 12:00pm we will break for coffee/brunch and a chance to socialize. Members are welcome to propose and schedule a topic which would be of interest toward establishing a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and…
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Skeptics In The Pub (Online)
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic this event will be held online. (Click Button to open and/or download Zoom App to connect to meeting). This is a great opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joining us! Some of the world's…
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Café Inquiry (Online)
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic this event will be held online. (Click Button to open and/or download Zoom App to connect to meeting). Café Inquiry is a casual event starting with a short 10-15 minute introduction of the day's topic followed by open discussion. At 12:00pm we will break for coffee/brunch and a chance to socialize. Members are welcome to propose and schedule a topic which would be of interest toward establishing a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and…
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Living Without Religion (Online)
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic this event will be held Virtually. (Click Button to open and/or download Zoom App to connect to meeting). Join others who are recovering from or have recovered from religion and want to help others do the same. We are a group of people that know and understand what you are struggling with and can offer friendly social support in a non-threatening, understanding and relaxed atmosphere. We will share experiences and resources to help cope with and deal with…
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News
MICHIGAN DROPS OPPOSITION TO SECULAR MARRIAGE CELEBRANTS, ENDING LAWSUIT
April 4, 2020
Secular celebrants are now permitted to officiate and solemnize marriages in Michigan, after the state attorney general reversed the government’s opposition to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Inquiry (CFI). Promising that the state considers CFI trained and certified Secular Celebrants to be covered by existing statutes regarding marriage solemnization, the presiding federal court brought the …
CFI Michigan Condemns the Anti-Semitic Vandalism at Temple Emanuel
October 15, 2019
Center for Inquiry Michigan Condemns the Anti-Semitic Vandalism at Temple Emanuel GRAND RAPIDS, MI 10/15/19 – Center for Inquiry Michigan, the largest organization of atheists and humanists in the state, condemns in the strongest possible terms the vile act of hanging posters featuring anti-Semitic and pro-genocide images and text on a doorway at the Temple …
CFI Michigan hosts Lecture on “Are we aware of our belief changes, and does it matter?”
April 3, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2019 Contact: Jennifer Beahan Director, Center for Inquiry Michigan michigan@centerforinquiry. org, (616) 706-2029 CFI Michigan hosts Lecture on “Are we aware of our belief changes, and does it matter?” GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Dr. Wolfe will describe recent research on belief change and the extent to which we are aware …