Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Origins of Life and Humanity

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Daniel G

Where: UBC Woodward Room #2 When: Friday, November 12 at 7pm Cost: FREE! Join the UBC Freethinkers and Reasons to Believe as we discuss the natural and supernatural explanations of the origins of life! This exciting debate will be moderated … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Superman with UBC Freethinkers

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Daniel G

On Thursday, October 28th the UBC Freethinkers are going to see the critically acclaimed documentary Waiting For Superman. This documentary critically examines the failings of the U.S. education system which has many similarities to the Canadian system. The documentary starts at 6:40pm … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget to come to Skepticamp tomorrow!

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Amanda

Facebook event. Skepticamp website. We have a jam-packed skeptical schedule tomorrow! Doors open at 10 am, and we will be fully underway at 10:30. Here is a map to the Westbrook Building: UBC’s Wesbrook Bldg. Room 100, 6174 University Boulevard … Continue reading →

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The Economic Argument

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Amanda
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Homeopathy flowchat

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Amanda

This wonderful little flowchart runs through most conversations you will ever encounter when confronting someone about why homeopathy does not work.

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Lack of Belief in Gods

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Amanda

“Explaining the concept, refuting common objections and giving a number of reasons that atheists are sometimes ‘fervent’.”

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Skeptical Events this Week!

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Amanda

hello all! I’ve just had a wonderful breakfast at The King’s Head Pub and I am full of yummy hashbrowns and eggs and coffee. The pub is under new management and now offering a delicious brunch buffet! Thanks to everyone … Continue reading →

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Skeptical Events this Week!

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Amanda

Hey everyone! Hope you’re enjoying your extended weekend and turkey/ tofurkey… or just lots of booze and B-class movies if you’re like me. We have a super-busy weekend coming up next week and I fully expect to see everyone with … Continue reading →

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The Secrets of Scientology

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Amanda

BBC1 28 September 2010 Reporter John Sweeney’s last investigation into the Church of Scientology resulted in an explosive confrontation with church officials. This time, in a Panorama Special, one of those officials has turned whistleblower to help him reveal the … Continue reading →

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Skeptical Events this Week!

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Amanda

Have you missed us? We’ve missed you! Luckily, we have a couple of sweet events coming up this week! October Skeptics in the Pub in Kitsilano When: Wednesday, October 6 · 7:30pm – 10:30pm Where: The Billy Bishop Legion; 1407 … Continue reading →

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