Welcome to CFI-NYC
Welcome to the New York City branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI), a global thinktank that promotes and defends science, reason, and free inquiry.
The Center for Inquiry-New York City sponsors public educational programs, supports local campus and community groups, works with the media and opinion makers, and hosts the Center's mission to the United Nations. CFI-NYC seeks to bring together New York City residents for intellectual events, conversations on philosophy, science and religion, and social gatherings. Come meet people in your neighborhood, exercise your brain, and get involved.
For more information, please e-mail Executive Director Michael De Dora Jr. at mdedora@centerforinquiry.net.
Upcoming Public Lectures
July 9: Dr. Jeff Schweitzer on Moral Life in a Random World
Come hear from former White House science advisor Dr. Jeff Schweitzer, co-author of the recent book Beyond Cosmic Dice: Moral Life in a Random World.
A scientist who has written extensively on morality, religion, politics and science -- and who served as science advisor to former President Bill Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore -- Schweitzer will talk about how we each have within us the awesome power to create our own meaning in life, our own sense of purpose, our own destiny. He will address how happiness and fulfillment are derived from the freedom to discover within ourselves our inherent good, and then to act on that better instinct, not because of any mandate from above or in obedience to holy texts, but because we can.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Click here for more information.
Latest Multimedia
-- You can now watch our April 22 panel discussion, "The Evolutionary Origins of Religious Belief," by clicking here.
-- You can now listen to an audio recording of the April 1 "Does Religion Make People Better?" debate between Austin Dacey and Rabbi Simcha Weinstein by visiting this Web site (thanks Daniel K. for recording!).
-- You can now view a video recording of our recent panel discussion, "Evolution in the Classroom," by clicking here.
Events Archive
Check out all of our past events by clicking here.
Featured News
The Campaign for the Center for Inquiry-New York City
Working out of limited rental space at 80 Broad Street, the Center for Inquiry-New York City influences news media and opinion makers, supports CFI's Mission to the United Nations, produces educational and cultural programs, and supports CFI communities in Harlem and on Long Island. The next step of CFI-NYC's development is to take its place as a leading cultural institution. To this… Full Entry »
