Center for Inquiry Western New York

Our July Game Night (originally scheduled for 7/5) has been cancelled due to the holiday weekend.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July! We hope to see you again soon.

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Events | CFI Western New York The CFI Western New York events calendar is the best way to discover science and secular focused events happening in Western New York. From secular meetups to community talks, and guests lectures.

📚 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!

Center for Inquiry WNY Secular Book Club Vote - July 2026 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....