Tag Archives: Centre for Inquiry Ottawa

Faith Based Bigotry Exposed by TV President

by | September 6, 2015

I’ve been lax about writing here lately due to the perfect storm of allergies and unsettled weather that have been making all my regular health conditions worse. So, I thought I’d at least share this little gem that nicely complements the CFI Jesus message at the Ottawa Pride 2015. It comes from Occupy Democrats’ Facebook… Read more »

CFI Ottawa confronts hate at Ottawa Pride 2015

by | August 25, 2015

I’ve been asked why CFI Ottawa would want to walk at Pride? After all I was told, “GLBT aren’t being oppressed here in Canada as they once were”. “Why do GLBT want to have a party about being queer?” “I’m straight so it would not be right for me to march with you.” I had… Read more »

1000 Lashes: Because I Say What I Think (Raif Badawi)

by | July 14, 2015

What do we want?  FREEDOM! Who do we want it for? RAIF BADAWI! When do we want it? NOW!   The ongoing protest at Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Ottawa has changed from weekly to monthly for the summer.   Last Thursday, July 9, a group from CFI Ottawa and Amnesty International stood… Read more »

Take Action for Human Rights

by | January 13, 2015

Update: @6:15 pm for those in or near Ottawa: CFI Canada has received an invitation to participate a 30-minute demonstration at the Saudi embassy in Ottawa (201 Sussex Drive). Amnesty International Canada is leading this initiative on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 4:00 pm. For more info see CFIOttawa Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/CFI-ottawa/events/219812213/ or contact Amnesty International… Read more »