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CFI Communities are groups of rationalists, skeptics, and humanists which sponsor local events, activism, lectures and educational programs. The Communities draw upon volunteers and Center for Inquiry Friends and supporters who are enthusiastic about our agenda and wish to take part in our movement.
The Long Island, NY Community offers an opportunity to put your principles into practice by joining other rationalists to work for positive change in society. In addition, the Long Island, NY Community sponsors social events for freethinkers as well as intellectual programming, and assists with campus outreach.
CFI Communities provide an ethical alternative to religious and paranormal worldviews. In this time of rising religiosity, anti-intellectualism and political turmoil on ethical issues, it is critical that rationalists and freethinkers join together to protect civil liberties, defend reason, and work toward increasing scientific literacy.
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Featured News
CFI Community News
CFI NYC's Dr. Austin Dacey's book promoted in "God Squad" column
Newsday, June 7 2008
Q: This letter is… Full Entry »
Featured Events
Annual Robert G. Ingersoll Memorial Fundraising Beach Picnic
Jul 20 SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008, NOON to 6PM!
The Picnic @ the Beach
The popular CFI Community of Long Island annual fundraising Robert G. Ingersoll Memorial Picnic will be held at our favorite venue, Centerport Beach Park, Suffolk County, NY. Here is a map… Full Entry »
Book Discussion Group
Aug 5The Book Discussion Group typically meets at the Jericho Library, One Merry Lane, Jericho, on the first Tuesday of the month. Book: "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto" by Michael Pollan. This book takes up where "Omnivore's Dilemma" left off. It examines what to eat for health: "Eat food, not too… Full Entry »
Book Discussion Group
Sep 2 The Book Discussion Group typically meets at the Jericho Library, One Merry Lane, Jericho, on the first Tuesday of the month. Two Books this month (read one or the other or both):
1) "Broken Government: How Republican Rule Destroyed the Legislative Conscience" by John Dean. The "Conservative Conscience" author… Full Entry »
Philosophical Discussion Group
Sep 11The Philosophy Group led by Dr. Phil Pecorino will be meeting on the first Thursday of the month at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, Nassau County, NY.
TOPIC: TBD
FREE and open to the public!
Full Entry »Candidate Debate - 2nd District of NY, House of Representatives
Oct 6(Tentative) CFI Community of Long Island Coordintor Gerry Dantone will moderate a debate between House of Representative incumbent Steve Israel (D) and challenger Frank J. Stalzer (R). The debate will take place at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, in the auditorium PROMPTLY at 7PM.
