Tom Flynn is executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism and editor of its flagship magazine, Free Inquiry. He was a founding coeditor of the newsletter Secular Humanist Bulletin and a founder of the First Amendment Task Force, now a project of the Center for Inquiry. He designed and directs the Council's museum at the Dresden, N.Y., birthplace of 19th century agnostic orator Robert Green Ingersoll. He is also vice president for media at the Center for Inquiry and director of its audio-visual production arm, Inquiry Media Productions. He has …Tom Flynn is executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism and editor of its flagship magazine, Free Inquiry. He was a founding coeditor of the newsletter Secular Humanist Bulletin and a founder of the First Amendment Task Force, now a project of the Center for Inquiry. He designed and directs the Council's museum at the Dresden, N.Y., birthplace of 19th century agnostic orator Robert Green Ingersoll. He is also vice president for media at the Center for Inquiry and director of its audio-visual production arm, Inquiry Media Productions. He has written or edited four books; most recently he edited The New Encyclopedia of Unbelief (Prometheus, 2007) with a foreword by Richard Dawkins.

Recent Entries

• A Clarion Call—and a Bombshell?—on Obama and Church-State?

  February 9, 2012

• More on Hosanna-Tabor

  January 13, 2012

• What are your helladay plans?

  December 5, 2011

• 7 Billion? Yikes!

  November 4, 2011

• Take a Trip on the Freethought Trail

  September 13, 2011

Ronald A. Lindsay is president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Georgetown University and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has been described both as a lawyer masquerading as a philosopher and as a philosopher pretending to be a lawyer. Both statements may be true. One undisputed fact: He is the author of Future Bioethics: Overcoming Taboos, Myths, and Dogmas (2008).Ronald A. Lindsay is president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Georgetown University and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has been described both as a lawyer masquerading as a philosopher and as a philosopher pretending to be a lawyer. Both statements may be true. One undisputed fact: He is the author of Future Bioethics: Overcoming Taboos, Myths, and Dogmas (2008).

Recent Entries

• Mohammed Was Not a Divinely Inspired Prophet and There Is No Allah

  February 9, 2012

• Obama, the Prayer Breakfast, and Plato

  February 6, 2012

• Hosanna-Tabor and the Weird Status of Religion

  January 11, 2012

• About Free Thinking

  January 6, 2012

• “Between Consenting Adults”

  January 6, 2012

Joe Nickell, Ph.D., is Senior Research Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and "Investigative Files" Columnist for Skeptical Inquirer. A former stage magician, private investigator, and teacher, he is author of numerous books, including Inquest on the Shroud of Turin (1998), Pen, Ink and Evidence (2003), Unsolved History (2005) and Adventures in Paranormal Investigation (2007). He has appeared in many television documentaries and has been profiled in The New Yorker and on NBC's Today Show. His personal website is at joenickell.com.Joe Nickell, Ph.D., is Senior Research Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and "Investigative Files" Columnist for Skeptical Inquirer. A former stage magician, private investigator, and teacher, he is author of numerous books, including Inquest on the Shroud of Turin (1998), Pen, Ink and Evidence (2003), Unsolved History (2005) and Adventures in Paranormal Investigation (2007). He has appeared in many television documentaries and has been profiled in The New Yorker and on NBC's Today Show. His personal website is at joenickell.com.

Recent Entries

• Four to Watch (Nickell-odeon Mini-Reviews)

  January 31, 2012

• Bozo School of Politics

  January 20, 2012

• WWJD?

  January 18, 2012

• Asteroid’s Namesake

  January 6, 2012

• “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (A Nickell-odeon Review)

  January 3, 2012

Robert M. Price is professor of theology and scriptural studies at Coleman Theological Seminary and professor of biblical criticism at the Center for Inquiry Institute. He is a fellow of the Committee for the Scientific Examination of Religion and the Jesus Seminar. Dr. Price is the author of a number of books, including The Reason Driven Life, Deconstructing Jesus, The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man, and The Da Vinci Fraud. He has appeared widely in the media, and was featured prominently in the movie The God Who Wasn’t There. His latest …Robert M. Price is professor of theology and scriptural studies at Coleman Theological Seminary and professor of biblical criticism at the Center for Inquiry Institute. He is a fellow of the Committee for the Scientific Examination of Religion and the Jesus Seminar. Dr. Price is the author of a number of books, including The Reason Driven Life, Deconstructing Jesus, The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man, and The Da Vinci Fraud. He has appeared widely in the media, and was featured prominently in the movie The God Who Wasn’t There. His latest book is Top Secret: The Truth Behind Today’s Pop Mysticisms.

Recent Entries

• Parity Among Sins

  May 26, 2010

• Bultmann’s Job

  April 29, 2010

• Elisha and the Bears

  April 20, 2010

Benjamin Radford is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author or co-author of five books and hundreds of articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore. Radford is also a columnist for Discovery News and LiveScience.com. Benjamin Radford is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author or co-author of five books and hundreds of articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore. Radford is also a columnist for Discovery News and LiveScience.com.

Recent Entries

• The Woman in Black: A Classic Ghost Story

  February 6, 2012

• The Mayan Calendar, 2012, and Doomsday: A Primer

  January 25, 2012

• RileyGate: Lessons Learned

  January 11, 2012

• ‘Expert Eyewitness’ Shoots Dog Walker: Skeptical Lessons from Tragedy

  January 5, 2012

• Rebecca and Riley: Tempest in a Doll’s Tea Party

  January 2, 2012

James Underdown has been Executive Director of the Center for Inquiry-Los Angeles since 1999. He is also the Founder and Chair of the Independent Investigations Group, a team of inquirers who look into paranormal, pseudo-scientific, and extraordinary claims. He is also the creator of the Steve Allen Theater at CFI-L.A. Jim has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows including Hannity and Colmes, Penn and Teller's Bullshit, History's Mysteries, Proof Positive, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. He is a regular Skeptical Sunday guest on the SETI Institute's Are We Alone? radio …James Underdown has been Executive Director of the Center for Inquiry-Los Angeles since 1999. He is also the Founder and Chair of the Independent Investigations Group, a team of inquirers who look into paranormal, pseudo-scientific, and extraordinary claims. He is also the creator of the Steve Allen Theater at CFI-L.A. Jim has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows including Hannity and Colmes, Penn and Teller's Bullshit, History's Mysteries, Proof Positive, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. He is a regular Skeptical Sunday guest on the SETI Institute's Are We Alone? radio show/podcast. His many pre-CFI endeavors include writing and directing short films (A Day in the Life of Frank Sinatra, The Test, Dear Father), and directing his stage play, Party of 13, a secular re-telling of the Last Supper. Jim also toured midwest comedy clubs as the Poet Laureate of Calumet City, IL.

Recent Entries

• And another thing, Tebow…

  January 12, 2012

• No Justice Scalia

  October 5, 2011

• An Atheist in Church

  August 10, 2011

• Top Ten Rapture Excuses

  May 18, 2011

• What’s next, Moses’ Red Sea Water Park?

  December 1, 2010

John Shook is Vice President and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Inquiry Transnational in Amherst, N.Y., and Research Associate in Philosophy at the University at Buffalo, since 2006. He has authored and edited more than a dozen books, is a co-editor of three philosophy journals, and travels for lectures and debates across the United States and around the world.John Shook is Vice President and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Inquiry Transnational in Amherst, N.Y., and Research Associate in Philosophy at the University at Buffalo, since 2006. He has authored and edited more than a dozen books, is a co-editor of three philosophy journals, and travels for lectures and debates across the United States and around the world.

Recent Entries

• How Unnatural Is Religion?

  January 27, 2012

• The Tebow Effect

  January 12, 2012

• A New Year’s Resolution: Admit You are an Atheist

  December 31, 2011

• Naturalism vs. Supernaturalism: Framing the Debate

  December 14, 2011

• Who Trusts Gallup Polls about Religion?

  December 2, 2011

Reba Boyd Wooden is Executive Director of Center for Inquiry Indiana. She started Humanist Friendship Group of Central Indiana in 1999 which became Center for Inquiry Community of Indiana in 2005. On April 1, 2007, Center for Inquiry Indiana opened on the Indianapolis downtown canal walk at 350 Canal Walk, Suite A. Reba has a BA from University of Indianapolis with a major in Social Studies Education and a minor in Business Education, an MS from Butler University in History/Education, and an MS in Counseling and Counselor Education from Indiana University. …Reba Boyd Wooden is Executive Director of Center for Inquiry Indiana. She started Humanist Friendship Group of Central Indiana in 1999 which became Center for Inquiry Community of Indiana in 2005. On April 1, 2007, Center for Inquiry Indiana opened on the Indianapolis downtown canal walk at 350 Canal Walk, Suite A. Reba has a BA from University of Indianapolis with a major in Social Studies Education and a minor in Business Education, an MS from Butler University in History/Education, and an MS in Counseling and Counselor Education from Indiana University. She retired after 37 years in public education in 2005. She spent her last 13 years as a high school guidance counselor and the previous years in the classroom. She has two children and five grandchildren. She has officially hiked 7,000+ miles with Indianapolis Hiking Club.

Recent Entries

• Indiana Senator Kruse Seeks to Erode Indiana Science Standards

  February 1, 2012

• When Lawmakers Don’t Listen to Reason

  January 27, 2012

• The Importance of Voting

  October 21, 2010

• Operation Unity: Opposition Through Action

  August 21, 2010

• Tribute to a True Humanist

  August 10, 2010

Dren Asselmeier is a Campus Organizer at Center for Inquiry On Campus. She served as president of CFI–GVSU and was the Campus Coordinator at CFI–Michigan. Dren has a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Grand Valley State University, and is currently the president of Buffalo Area Non-Profit Professionals as well as a contributor for We Are Skeptixx, The Course of Reason, and Free Thinking—the CFI blog.Dren Asselmeier is a Campus Organizer at Center for Inquiry On Campus. She served as president of CFI–GVSU and was the Campus Coordinator at CFI–Michigan. Dren has a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Grand Valley State University, and is currently the president of Buffalo Area Non-Profit Professionals as well as a contributor for We Are Skeptixx, The Course of Reason, and Free Thinking—the CFI blog.

Kendrick Frazier is editor of the Skeptical Inquirer and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is editor of several anthologies, including Science Under Siege: Defending Science, Exposing Pseudoscience.Kendrick Frazier is editor of the Skeptical Inquirer and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is editor of several anthologies, including Science Under Siege: Defending Science, Exposing Pseudoscience.

Debbie Goddard is the campus outreach coordinator at the Center for Inquiry and the director of African Americans for Humanism. Before working for CFI, she participated in local freethought groups in the greater Philadelphia region and helped organize and support campus groups internationally as a volunteer. She has also been involved with LGBTQ issues and progressive activism.Debbie Goddard is the campus outreach coordinator at the Center for Inquiry and the director of African Americans for Humanism. Before working for CFI, she participated in local freethought groups in the greater Philadelphia region and helped organize and support campus groups internationally as a volunteer. She has also been involved with LGBTQ issues and progressive activism.

Julia Lavarnway is the managing editor of the Skeptical Inquirer and the “News and Views” columnist for Free Inquiry's quarterly newsletter, Secular Humanist Bulletin. She is the founder of We Are SkeptiXX, a blog dedicated to supporting women in the skeptics movement.Julia Lavarnway is the managing editor of the Skeptical Inquirer and the “News and Views” columnist for Free Inquiry's quarterly newsletter, Secular Humanist Bulletin. She is the founder of We Are SkeptiXX, a blog dedicated to supporting women in the skeptics movement.