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CENTER FOR INQUIRYPortland

The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values.

CFI has established centers throughout the world which provide a means of delivering educational programs and services on a local level and provide a venue for like-minded individuals to meet and share experiences.

In aiming to foster a secular society, we do not seek to abridge the rights of believers. We vigorously object to government support of religion and the use of religious dogma to justify public policy; we do not oppose the free exercise of religion. The secular society we are building is a community of reason and compassion in which the dignity and fundamental rights of all individuals are respected.

Three goals represent the focus of our activities: an end to the influence that religion and pseudoscience have on public policy, an end to the privileged position that religion and pseudoscience continue to enjoy in many societies, and an end to the stigma attached to being a nonbeliever.

January 2012

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CENTER FOR INQUIRYPortland

The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values.

CFI has established centers throughout the world which provide a means of delivering educational programs and services on a local level and provide a venue for like-minded individuals to meet and share experiences.

In aiming to foster a secular society, we do not seek to abridge the rights of believers. We vigorously object to government support of religion and the use of religious dogma to justify public policy; we do not oppose the free exercise of religion. The secular society we are building is a community of reason and compassion in which the dignity and fundamental rights of all individuals are respected.

Three goals represent the focus of our activities: an end to the influence that religion and pseudoscience have on public policy, an end to the privileged position that religion and pseudoscience continue to enjoy in many societies, and an end to the stigma attached to being a nonbeliever.

OCTOBER 2012

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 265:30 pm FLATLAND The Movie2007 - 35 min. - Produced by Edwin A. AbbottThis movie is an animated film inspired by Edwin A. Abbott's classic novel, Flatland. Set in a world of only two dimensions inhabited by sentient geo-metrical shapes, the story follows Arthur Square and his ever-curious granddaughter Hex. When a mysterious visitor arrives from Spaceland, Arthur and Hex must come to terms with the truth of the third dimension.6:05 pm FLATLAND 2: SPHERELANDThe creators of "Flatland: The Movie" return to Flatland for another adventure beyond the third dimension, based on Edwin A. Abbot's "Flatland" and Dionys Burger's "Sphereland". 6:45 pm An Introduction to... Humanism6 min. Produced by Peter BrietbartHumanism is sometimes mistaken for a form of religion, or something which is very complex. Here, some well-known humanists explain that all human-ism really is, is people wanting to live ethical and happy lives, thinking for themselves, without religion imposing its own morals on them which are not necessarily compatible with living ethically today.7:00 pm KumaréKumaré is a wise guru from the East who indoc-trinated a group of followers in the West. Kumaré, however, is not real--he is the alter ego of American filmmaker Vikram Gandhi, who impersonated a spiritual leader for the sake of a social experiment designed to challenge one of the most widely ac-cepted taboos: that only a tiny "1%" can connect the rest of the world to a higher power.

8:30 pm In God We TeachProduced by Vic LosickAre teachers allowed to express their personal opinions in the classroom? Are teachers allowed "academic freedom"? And can competing theories be taught alongside evolution in a public classroom?These and other questions are the focus of the feature-length documentary, "In God We Teach," which follows the "separation of church and state" controversy played out in a very public feud between a high school student and his history teacher in Kearny, NJ.9:35 pm Q&A with Vic Losick Producer of In God We Teach25 min. Stay after In God We Teach and hear com-ments on the making of this documentary directly from Producer, Vic Losick. 10:00 pm Twelve Angry Men1957 - 96 min. Directed by Sidney LumetThe defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case of murder soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions

about the trial, the accused, and each other. Based on the play, all of the action takes place on the stage of the jury room. Stars: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb and Martin Balsam

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

2:07 pm CFI It's time for Science and Reason

The methods and values of scientific thinking have expanded our knowledge of life and our place in the universe. We invite you to learn more about the ways we are using research, outreach, and activism to advance reason and human values around the world. Then, if these values are as important to you as they are to us, we ask you to join CFI. 2:10 pm An Introduction to...

HumanismProduced by Peter BrietbartHumanism is sometimes mistaken for a form of religion, or something which is very complex. Here, some well known humanists explain that all human-ism really is, is people wanting to live ethical and happy lives, thinking for themselves, without religion imposing its own morals on them which are not necessarily compatible with living ethically today. 2:15 pm Parrot2011 - 24 min. Directed by Craig FosterIn the wake of his brother's untimely death a young atheist scrambles for emotional support as the rela-tionship with his deeply religious parents crumbles. 2:45 pm Eight: The Face of Discrimination2011 - 15 min. Produced by Toni MaranoShould a man and another man or a woman and another woman be allowed to get married? A ques-tion of personal freedom and discrimination in our society is discussed as it became a pubic issues in California with Proposition Eight.

3:00 pm For a Place Under the HeavensTwenty years ago, Pakistan was a vibrant, secular society with a bustling nightlife. Women wore jeans and short blouses, left their hair loose and followed the latest fashions. Now their daughters are afraid to go out without the Hijaab. In this personal, intimate documentary, Pakistani woman Sabiha Sumar looks back through five decades of change.4:00 pm Presentation: “Skepticism & the Martial Arts”, Q&A by Matt ThorntonCome a listen to Matt Thornton, owner of Straight Blast Gym, talk about how he combines fitness gym, martial arts, self defense, and more systematically and comprehensively through the blood, sweat, trials and critical thinking of training through, and with, aliveness. 5:00 pm Let’s talk about Sex2009 - 62 min. Produced by Neal WeismanThis probing documentary from filmmaker James Houston takes an in-depth look at the ever-changing

attitudes towards sex among teenagers. Discussing the issues with adolescents, parents, teachers, and other experts all over the country, Houston explores how both progressive and conservative trends have both effected growing rates of teen pregnancy, STD transmission, and more.6:00 pm Q&A with Neal Weisman producer of Let’s talk about Sex: 25min.Neal Weisman is a BAFTA, Emmy and Pea-body award-winning US/UK producer. Credits include:THE POLITICIAN’S WIFE, SEEING RED, and MY KINGDOM. As Vice President, Edward Pressman Film Corporation, he was involved with over sixteen features sixteen features including: WALL STREET, REVERSAL OF FORTUNE, TALK RADIO, and TRUE STORIES.6:30 pm ChocolatDirector Lasse HallströmChocolat tells the story of a young mother, played by Juliette Binoche, who arrives at the fictional, repressed French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes with her six-year-old daughter and opens La Chocolaterie Maya, a small chocolaterie. Her chocolate quickly begins to change the lives of the townspeople. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, eight BAFTAs, and four Golden Globes. It won a Screen Actors Guild Award. 8:35 pm The DishA comedy, "The Dish" tells the true story of a group of Australian scientists manning a remote satellite dish who, much to NASA's concern, are the only hope for receiving the historic images of Man's first steps on the Moon. With help from a colorful cast of local characters, the Dish's crew struggles to overcome a series of mishaps to play a part in one of Mankind's greatest triumphs. An audience favorite at the 2000 Toronto Film Festival, "The Dish" stars Sam Niell ("Jurassic Park," "The Piano") and Patrick Warburton ("The Emperor's New Groove," TV's "Seinfeld"). SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28Lack of space prevents us from publishing the remaining descriptions here, but you can read them in their entirety by going to the film WEBSITE: www.HumanistFest.com2:00 pm Vitamin Conspira-C2:15 pm Marketplace - Cure or Con2:40 pm The Lost Tribe 3:40 pm Storm - Tim Minchin (Tentative)3:50 pm PHFF and CFI: Independent

Film Awards 4:20 pm Creator Of God5:25 pm Dinner Break6:25 pm Contagion8:30 pm Enemies of Reason 1 -

Slaves to Superstition9:15 pm Enemies of Reason 2 - The

Irrational Health Service10:00 pm The Future is Better than you think

Humanist Film Festival ScheduleThe schedule is subject to change, so please check the film website for updates

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Dinner With DawkinsAlthough the main convention is sold out, you can still purchase a ticket to join Richard Dawkins for a private fundraising reception, Saturday, October 13, 4pm, at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower.This is an exclusive event, limited to a small number of people, benefiting the US Branch of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science.The mission of this foundation is to support scientific education, critical thinking and evidence-based understanding of the natural world in the quest to overcome religious fundamentalism, superstition, intolerance and suffering. RDFRS-US is expanding its effort to organize Americans to overcome intolerance and suffering caused by religious fundamentalism. Learn more at the rdfrs.com website.This is a significant fundraising event requesting gifts of $650 minimum per person and $1000 per couple. Details are presented on an individual ba-sis to those interested in conversing with Richard Dawkins and making a meaningful investment in RDFRS-US. Space is limited.RSVP to Sean Faircloth, Director of Strategy & Policy, RDRFRS-US at sean.faircloth@richarddawkins.net.

WillametteLive.com reports "that funda-mentalist Christian group the Good News Club has been using Salem-Keizer elemen-tary schools as the basis for its outreach to community school children. Constitutional scholars as well as local citizens are chal-lenging the practice."A local mother, Lisa Godwin, was frustrated at having fliers advertising the Club handed to her daughter directly by her teacher. Ms. Godwin had complained multiple times to the district that the involvement of school personnel gave the impression the school sanctioned the club."Good News Clubs operate in the United States under the umbrella of the Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), the larg-est children’s ministry in the world. The club’s goal is to convert children to thier form of Christianity with an entirely literal interpretation of the Bible. It primarily uses public elementary school facilities to

reach children and is currently involved in 11 of our district’s schools."Holding more than 3400 meetings per week in schools across the nation, the Good News Club has the stated goal of being present in “each of the 43 public elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District.” Bruce Adams, Director of the Columbia chapter of Americans United, is involved, and has forwarded to CFI information from Attorney Eric Cernyar, who several years ago worked on behalf of Good News Club, but now believes that this organiza-tion is abusive and should be prevented from contacting school children. A website now exists to assist those fighting against Good News Clubs and their violations of the separation of church and state, often with the co-operation of public school administrators and teachers:www.GoodNewsClubs.info

Light The Night: Todd Stiefel Teams the Freethought Movement with the

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

This is the front and back of the T-shirt for the Light The Night Walk. Put your order in now: the deadline for ordering is October 4, with a second printing if enough orders come in after that date.

Good News Clubs are not good news in Salem schools

This year the Foundation Beyond Belief joined the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk campaign in an effort to fight cancer. The foundation’s leader for this project is Todd Stiefel, who operates the Stiefel Freethought Foundation, a non-profit private foundation provid-ing money and strategy consulting to the freethought movement. During this podcast he discusses the ef-fort to raise $1 million for this cause, describes how cancer has touched his life, and gives advice on how to do

good. Walkers will participate in lei-surely evening two-to-three-mile walks this autumn, the exact date and time depends on the location. Participants ask for donations from friends and family, make online donations, and hold fundraising events. Listen to Alan Litchfield's podcast, participate in the cause – or both:http://www.malcon-tentsgambit.com/2012/10/01/atheists-help-kick-the-snot-out-of-cancer/To order a t-shirt: http://pages.lightthenight.org/oswim/PortlndL12/CFIPortlandFBB

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Leadership Team CFI–PortlandSylvia BennerCoordinator

Renee BarnettEducation

Kurt JohansenTreasurer

Jay KleinDevelopment

Ryan MarquezCampus Outreach

Jon PetersMember at Large

Barry RuffinMinority Outreach

Dani TofteCommunications

Brock WilsonCommunity Programs

Phone: 503-877-2347

E-Mail: portland@centerforinquiry.net

Newsletter layout by Wes Mahan

By Hemant Mehta, friendlyatheist.com

A new global survey on religiosity by WIN-Gallup International has two big findings:First, the United States has gone from being 1% godless in 2005 to 5% in 2012. (The percentage of people simply calling themselves non-religious is 30%, significantly higher than ever before.) That jumps us up quite a bit on the Global Atheism Index:The other finding is that atheists are now 13% of the world population, an increase of 9% since 2005:

… the number of self-declared atheists in the world has risen by 9% since the measure was last taken in 2005.The massive poll, conducted in 57 countries (not, apparently, including Britain) among 51,000 people asked a single question “Irrespective of whether you attend a place of worship or not, would you say you are a religious person, not a religious person or a convinced atheist?”

It shows that on average 59% of the world said that they think of themselves as religious, whereas 23% think of themselves as not religious and 13% think of themselves as

convinced atheists. Naturally there are enormous variations from country to country.What does all this mean? For America, where only 60% of the population calls themselves “religious,” and an additional 30% calls themselves “non-religious,” politicians are making a big mistake by ignoring us during election seasons. As philanthropist Todd Stiefel pointed out in an email, “they go after Jews (1%), African Americans, (12.6%) and Hispanics (16.3%) like crazy, but [the] non-religious+atheist crowd (35%) is larger than those three groups combined (29.9%).”

DARKTOLIGHT Achieves Great Roster of Talent

Survey says: Atheism on the Rise Worldwide and in USA

Shelley Segal in Portland

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CFI October Events For more information about any of these events, late additions, or to RSVP, go to the CFI calendar at www.meetup.com/cfi-portland/#calendar and click on that event

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2pm

Skeptics in the PubEvergreen Pieway3020 Evergreen Way, Washougal, WA“Socializing with like-minded folks is fun. Plus, who knows what future projects may spin off from such meetings.”

Sunday, Oct. 7 & 21, 12:30pm

Rogue Valley Freethinkers (Grants Pass)Union Drop-In Center,225 NW Hillcrest Dr, Grants Pass, ORFor Sept. 2: Just back from TAM! (The Amazing Meeting! with the Amazing Randi) 2012, Ray Briggs will tell us all about the events, fascinating speakers, the great contacts he made and whether or not his winnings were enough to cover all his expenses, maybe.

Thursday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 10amPreschool PlaydateBeaverton, ORFor preschool children aged 3 & 4 (and other ages). Please RSVP at CFI-Secular Family Network website.

Sunday, Oct. 7 & 21, 3:00pm

Rogue Valley Humanists (Ashland)Rogue Valley U U Center, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR

The Humanism Group studies current topics of interest to Humanists, often from a recent book or article. We meet every first and third Sunday under the balcony of the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Center Ashland from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:00pmBook Group: "A Universe From Nothing" by Lawrence KraussTV F&R Station 67, 13810 SW Farmington Rd, Beaverton (Community Room)A fascinating antidote to outmoded philosophical and religious thinking, A Universe from Nothing is a provoca-tive, game-changing entry into the debate about the existence of God and everything that exists. “Forget Jesus,” Krauss has argued, “the stars died so you could be born.”

Thursday, Oct. 4 & 18, 11amSouth Coast Skeptics MeetupDenny's, 98 E. 1st St, Coquille, OROrganizer: Greg CollverPizza and skeptical discussion at Denny's!

Monday, Oct. 1, 6:30pm

Save Our Selves (SOS) Secular Support Group in Rogue Valley1505 NW Washington Blvd, Grants Pass, OROur SOS Group offers secular alternative support to individuals struggling to overcome a personal addiction, such as alcoholism. This approach differs from typical 12-step programs.

Thursday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 6pm

Ask A Skeptic!The Ike Box, 299 Cottage St NE, Salem, ORCome join us for coffee and conversation! We're here to answer questions and offer support for those discovering their inner skeptic.

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 11am

Skeptics of Eugene Coffee KlatchTheo's Coffee House 199 W. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR

Casual conversation about whatever we feel like. Drop in or out as your schedule allows.

Thursday, Oct 4, 6:30pm

SHEP Movie Night "God Grew Tired of Us"1629 NE 146th Ave, Portland, ORSudan's Muslim government pronounced death to all males in the Christian south: 27,000 boys fled to Ethiopia on foot. In 1991, they were forced to flee to Kenya; 12,000 survived to live in a U.N. camp in Kakuma. Archival footage documents the 1,000 mile flight; we see life in the camp. We follow three young men who repatriate to the U.S. Social time beginning at 6:30, announcements at 6:50 and activities such as films and speakers will attempt to start close to 7:00pm.

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CFI October Events CONT'D

More details and RSVP: www.meetup.com/cfi-portland/#calendar

Monday, Oct. 15, 6:30pm

Nuts & Bolts & BeerKells Brew Pub, 210 NW 21st Avenue, PortlandThis is a program series specifically for those who want to get some insight into the decision-making and organizing processes of our branch, give input, and maybe find an entry point to volunteering. We’re doing this monthly so people can find their way into participating at their own pace. We’ll have at least a couple of board members there who can answer questions and update members on new developments, projects, and things under consideration. Join us to get a better look at the workings of our branch and consider getting involved in organizing CFI–Portland.

Sunday, Oct. 14 & 28, 10:30am

Secular Sun. School (grades K-3)Location and other details available upon RSVP at the CFI website

Secular Sunday School is a program geared toward kids who are between 6 and 9 years old. Children have time to play and make friends, as well as participate in fun, engaging lessons focused on three areas: science/critical thinking, comparative religion/culture, and humanism/ethics.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 9:30am

Salem Humanists Monthly BrunchMcGrath's Fish House, 350 Chemeketa St NE, SalemPlease RSVP via the CFI Salem Hu-manists Meetup site. Rides available if requested.Dedicated to the pursuit of Reason, Peace, Justice, and Democracy.

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 26-28

3rd Annual PDX Humanist Film FestCinema 21, NW 21st Ave, Portland, ORSee more complete information on the first two pages of this newsletter, or go to HumanistFest.com to purchase advance tickets.

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30pm

Rogue Valley Freethinkers' Social (Grants Pass)Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co, 595 Northeast E Street, Grants Pass, OROpen agenda socializing and fun with freethinking friends.

Friday, Sept. 28, 3:00pm

Parent and Baby/Toddler MeetupLocation and other details available upon RSVP at the CFI-Secular Family Network website.

Sunday, Oct. 7, 5pm

Salem Discussion GroupPrivate home: address upon RSVPWe're coming together to talk about local issues like science, education, separa-tion of church & state. We encourage and support each other to be more active in the local discourse so our secular voices are heard and part of the conversation.

Friday - Saturday, Oct. 12 - 13

Freedom From Religion Foundation National Convention(Not an official CFI event)

Portland Hilton Hotel 921 SW 6th Avenue, PortlandCONFIRMED: RICHARD DAWKINS, SARA PARETSKY, JULIA SWEENEY, KATHERINE STEWART, TERESA MACBAIN, JERRY DEWITT, ANNALISE FONZA, ROBERT PARHAM, JESSICA AHLQUIST, MAX NIELSON, DAN BARKER, ANNIE LAURIE GAYLOR AND ANDREW SEIDEL.

SOLD OUT

Sunday, Oct. 14, 11am

Eastside Sunday BrunchOld Wives Tales, 1300 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214Organizer: Sylvia Benner

Please RSVP so we can reserve the correct number of seats.

A chance to meet and get to know others in the community over good food in a relaxed atmosphere! The restaurant has a children's menu and a separate play room for the little ones. Vegetarian dishes available.

Thursday, Oct 18, 6:30pm

SHEP Movie Night "Letting Go of God"1629 NE 146th Ave, Portland, OR"Julia Sweeney's brave, hilarious, ultimately moving new solo show "Letting Go of God" is a gale-force breath of fresh air, into the mostly politic dialogue about religion in our time which liberals of every faith have largely ceded to fired-up fundamentalists." – LA Times

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Light The Night Fundraising WalkOregon Convention Center, Hall D, Portland, ORWe are excited to announce the formation of the CFI Portland team for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Light the Night fundraising walk. Join our CFI team now by going to the CFI Meetup calendar and getting specific instructions there.

Friday, Oct. 26, 7pm

Skeptics of Eugene Monthly Meetup33733 Seavey Loop Rd, Eugene, ORHost: Lowell ThomasThis is Open Topic so everyone is welcome to bring up a specific subject of interest, and if there are copies of news items or articles you can share, please do.

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 7pm

Beaverton Atheists MeetupMoonstruck Chocolate Cafe - Beaverton Town Sq., 11705 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton

Organizer: Alan LitchfieldEngaging, relaxing and interesting conversation at our monthly meeting.