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This is the page for the Western New York branch. At the heart of what we do at CFI is our ongoing commitment to work tirelessly for a secular society based on reason, science, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. Your membership gift of $60 or more, or $5 or more monthly, will help fuel this fight for one full year. When you join this exclusive group of insiders, you’ll gain access to members

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📚⏰ Just one more day to vote for the July 2026 CFI WNY Secular Book Club selection!Our next meeting takes place on Wedne...
05/14/2026

📚⏰ Just one more day to vote for the July 2026 CFI WNY Secular Book Club selection!

Our next meeting takes place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and this quarter we’ll be reading a non-fiction book. We’ve got four excellent nominees exploring secularism, science, evolution, psychology, and modern life—and now it’s time to choose!

🗳️ Voting closes Friday, May 15 at 12:00 PM Eastern.

📖 Nominees:

1. The Necessity of Secularism by Ronald A. Lindsay (2014)
A clear and compelling case for secularism in an increasingly pluralistic world, arguing that it is essential for protecting democracy and freedom of conscience.

2. Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann & Peter J. Hotez (2025)
A timely look at the forces undermining science—and a call to defend evidence-based thinking in the face of growing opposition.

3. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter (2021)
An exploration of how modern comfort may be harming us—and how embracing challenge and discomfort can improve our lives.

4. Evolution vs. Creationism by Eugenie C. Scott (2009)
An accessible guide to one of the most enduring debates in science, covering the evidence, history, and legal battles surrounding evolution education.

The winning book will be announced in the CFI WNY newsletter and on the Secular Book Club webpage.

Cast your vote here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaSeZ-HpJVKes3JyahlHSYhlpJGJKDXwuG_Ah1VVfFViH4eQ/viewform?usp=dialog

We look forward to another thoughtful and engaging discussion!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This quarter's selection will be non-fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026....

📚 One Week Left to Vote – July 2026 Secular Book Club!The Center for Inquiry Western New York Secular Book Club is geari...
05/08/2026

📚 One Week Left to Vote – July 2026 Secular Book Club!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York Secular Book Club is gearing up for our next discussion on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and this quarter we’re diving into non-fiction.
We’ve got a strong lineup of thought-provoking books exploring secularism, science, human behavior, and the evolution debate—and now it’s your turn to decide what we’ll read together.

🗳️ Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Eastern)
https://forms.gle/46QF59oQSyCdgUHC8

📢 The winning selection will be announced in our newsletter and on the Secular Book Club webpage.

📖 Nominees:
1. The Necessity of Secularism by Ronald A. Lindsay (2014)
A clear and compelling case for secularism in an increasingly pluralistic world, arguing that it is essential for protecting democracy and freedom of conscience.

2. Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann & Peter J. Hotez (2025)
A timely look at the forces undermining science—and a call to defend evidence-based thinking in the face of growing opposition.

3. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter (2021)
An exploration of how modern comfort may be harming us—and how embracing challenge and discomfort can improve our lives.

4. Evolution vs. Creationism by Eugenie C. Scott (2009)
An accessible guide to one of the most enduring debates in science, covering the evidence, history, and legal battles surrounding evolution education.

🔗 Learn more and vote here:
https://cfiwny.org/secular-book-club/
We’re looking forward to another engaging discussion—make your voice heard and help shape the conversation!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This quarter's selection will be non-fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026....

📚 Voting is Open – July 2026 Secular Book Club!The Center for Inquiry Western New York Secular Book Club is gearing up f...
04/30/2026

📚 Voting is Open – July 2026 Secular Book Club!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York Secular Book Club is gearing up for our next discussion on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and this quarter we’re diving into non-fiction.

We’ve got a strong lineup of thought-provoking books exploring secularism, science, human behavior, and the evolution debate—and now it’s your turn to decide what we’ll read together.

🗳️ Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Eastern)
https://forms.gle/46QF59oQSyCdgUHC8
📢 The winning selection will be announced in our newsletter and on the Secular Book Club webpage.

📖 Nominees:

1. The Necessity of Secularism by Ronald A. Lindsay (2014)
A clear and compelling case for secularism in an increasingly pluralistic world, arguing that it is essential for protecting democracy and freedom of conscience.

2. Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann & Peter J. Hotez (2025)
A timely look at the forces undermining science—and a call to defend evidence-based thinking in the face of growing opposition.

3. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter (2021)
An exploration of how modern comfort may be harming us—and how embracing challenge and discomfort can improve our lives.

4. Evolution vs. Creationism by Eugenie C. Scott (2009)
An accessible guide to one of the most enduring debates in science, covering the evidence, history, and legal battles surrounding evolution education.

🔗 Learn more and vote here:
https://cfiwny.org/secular-book-club/

We’re looking forward to another engaging discussion—make your voice heard and help shape the conversation!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This quarter's selection will be non-fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026....

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