Eric Adriaans: National Executive Director, Center for Inquiry Canada/CFIC/CFI Canada (Part Two)

Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen

Publication (Outlet/Website): In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal

Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2015/08/15

ABSTRACT

Interview with Eric Adriaans. National Executive Director of the Center for Inquiry Canada (CFI Canada), and charitable sector leader, legislative drafting student, and writer. He discusses: work history up to the present with insights from the diverse and extensive experiences throughout professional work and leadership, and commentary on charitable sector work for those without religious affiliation; current earned position of national executive director of Center for Inquiry Canada, CFI Canada’s Statement of Values and its representation and general activities; duties and responsibilities which come from influence upon the public mind with an emphasis on the simultaneous holding of an important position in the educational charity sector; and the probable near and far future of CFI Canada.

Keywords: charitable sector, Center for Inquiry Canada, Eric Adriaans, humanism, leadership, National Executive Director, secularism, self-expression, skepticism.

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5. You worked for the Canadian Diabetes Association (District Coordinator, 1991-1997), The Kidney Foundation of Canada ((A) Executive Director, 1997-1999), The Arthritis Society (Associate Director, Ontario North & East, 1999-2001), Ottawa Humane Society (Manager, Development and Outreach, 2001-2002), Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (Director, Development & Finance, 2002-2005), Avocado Press (Director, Business Development, 2005), The Lung Association (Fundraising Coordinator, 2006), and the Canadian Red Cross Society (Director, Regional Operations, 2006-2014).^{[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]} This work occurred in diverse areas including Thunder Bay, New Zealand, North Superior, Ottawa, and Western Ontario. With respect to these diverse and extensive experiences throughout professional work and leadership, what insights come to mind, and seem relevant, about the nature of the charitable sector, especially for those without religious affiliation?

The charitable sector is about making the world better – not accepting the status quo. It doesn’t matter where you live, things can be made better.  No charity I have ever worked for has said “OK, our job is done.”  Just as with science, any question or problem that is investigated brings up a host of new questions and problems.  Charitable organizations, big or small, will always need more resources and more time.

The charitable sector is the most socially productive counter-authoritarian undertaking I can think of.  Charities tell authorities, whether they are governments, media, religions, judiciaries, political parties, corporate forces or any other form of authority that they must not rest.  It is the charitable sector which pushes for human rights, education, health or any priority.

Charities are the community expression and engagement of non-religious people.  People get involved with issues that matter to them through charities.  Charities are the modern secular replacement for churches.   There’s nothing supernatural about showing up at a foodbank to help out, coaching a children’s sports team or protesting violence or bigotry.

6. Your earned the current position of national executive director of the Center for Inquiry Canada (CFI Canada) on March, 2014.^{[10],[11],[12],[13],[14]} You drafted the Statement of Values, in addition to its revision, which, in part, states:

To educate and provide training to the public in the application of skeptical, secular, rational and humanistic enquiry through conferences, symposia, lectures, published works and the maintenance of a library…I. CFI Canada values people above ideas…the leading international voice for critical thinking, secularism, skepticism, humanism, and free-thought…III. CFI Canada values Humanism…IV. CFI Canada values skepticism; we strive to ensure that information or messages we circulate do not require the audience to accept it without validation of evidence…V. CFI Canada values science, rational thought and critical thinking…VI. CFI Canada values free thought…VII. CFI Canada values human rights…VIII. CFI Canada values education…IX. CFI Canada values the wellness of people…X. CFI Canada values excellence…XI. CFI Canada values transparency…XII .CFI Canada is an open and diverse community of individuals that embraces individuals regardless of sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.^[15]

Of course, more information exists with thorough answers to relevant questions about humanistic values, for instance, in the CFI Canada Statement of Values and elsewhere.^{[16],[17],[18],[19],[20],[21]} Regarding the representation and functions of CFI Canada, what does CFI Canada represent – in terms of direct and indirect constituents, and function as – in terms of its general activities, within the general population of Canada?

CFIC’s mission statement includes the term “secular humanist” as a key feature. It also includes key words like freethought and skepticism.  All of these words are charged with history and significance for the people who use them.  There are even degrees of identity politics associated with them.

Secular humanist is a very near synonym for atheist. Recently I have started to encourage the use of the phrase “Your Community For Science and Secularism” to feature the basic values of an evidence-based approach to matters such as education and healthcare and the separation of religion from governance of people.

Many people have assumed that CFIC is therefore an organization specifically for anyone who self-identifies as atheist, skeptic, agnostic, secularist, secular humanist, humanist, rational, free-thinker or rational.  To the extent of active members and volunteers, that is mostly true.

I argue, however, that the organization is for the majority of society, whether they view themselves as religious or not, because it is my perspective that all of society benefits when evidence-based practices are in place and when religious freedom and freedom from religion is assured.  I sense that CFIC represents the view of most Canadians, they just don’t know it yet.

I very much want people to move beyond arbitrary and partial labels which will never adequately describe any whole person and get to the work that is done to make the world a better and more satisfying place for more and more people.

7. You have numerous representations in the media.^{[22],[23],[24],[25],[26],[27],[28],[29],[30],[31],[32],[33],[34],[35],[36],[37],[38],[39],[40],[41],[42],[43]} What duties and responsibilities come from influencing the public mind through the media – especially whilst holding an important position in an organization in the educational charity sector?

When I joined CFI Canada, I submitted a statement to the Board of Directors with some thoughts closely related to this question.  I’ll sample that earlier statement here (and modified slightly from my perspective prior to joining):

Thank you again for the opportunity to address CFI Canada on matters of leadership and community service. I greatly appreciate the thoughtful and conscientious approach you are taking; your approach demonstrates great care for CFI Canada’s current and future work….I have been asked me to clarify whether I would be comfortable leading CFI Canada in context of its atheist, free-thinking, reason and science-based perspectives and to comment on my confidence to act as an effective defender and advocate of CFI Canada’s tactics. I hope that I can now give you more perspective on who I am as an individual and demonstrates my position on these matters.

On a personal level my outlook is consistent with post-theism; I think the concept of god (or gods, as the case may be) is rooted in humanity’s ancient and overwhelmed past and not worth very much of my personal attention. When interacting with friends and family from day to day, I have usually maintained a position of polite agnosticism; I have always felt a greater motivation to accept others for who they are than to attempt to convince them that they should share my views. I feel this is a reflection of my fundamental belief in respect, tolerance, equality and diversity.

This is fine for me on a personal level. Except that there are people who continue to use the institutions of religion and the fundamental insecurities and fears of vulnerable people to cause harm and to promote their own interests at the expense of others. This is when the comfort of a post-theist perspective and interpersonal politeness are not adequate. When harms are done, we cannot waive the tactics, lies and illusions that are used by others. We can’t win with our hands tied.

As a leader of CFI Canada, I actively promote the values and principles of CFI Canada to achieve the objectives of the organization and to protect vulnerable persons. As a leader of CFI, I accept the responsibility to be the best example of the organization’s aims. I would present affirmation, aspiration and conviction in my work. As a leader of CFI Canada, my approach is as an inclusive secular humanist; I will employ the methods demanded by the situation or issue at hand.

People have a great attraction to confidence. Indeed, it seems to me that religious leaders (and other placebo purveyors) utilize this attraction to their advantage…or perhaps more pertinently, they exploit insecurity. To contrast this exploitation, I would present a credible, assertive and affirmative CFI Canada voice. My intent would be to educate, lead and inspire while exposing, opposing and preventing the harms perpetrated by purveyors of falsehood in religion, medicine and health, pseudo-science and other areas where people’s insecurity and vulnerability are exploited. Not only will I focus on demonstrating the confidence of the CFI Canada message, but I will also ensure that earning respect for this message is a top priority.

CFI Canada’s Secular Proverb Ad campaign is a good example of tactics and leadership. As I understand the situation, there are people who prevent atheist messages from being placed in public. This blockage is an anti-atheist act; it is an attempt to stifle and oppress. In a secular society, the law must protect the opinions and expression of all individuals and groups and groups like CFI Canada must pursue the rights confirmed in law. If any religious views may be publicly promoted, then all religious and non-religious views must be allowed. Tolerance and diversity demands that any views which do not promote the harm of others must be equally respected and promoted. This is a case where – to paraphrase Marshall McLuhan – the ability to use the medium is the message.

I encourage adoption of a Code of Conduct document as a very useful tool to establish and enable the organization’s principles and values. In the ever-more-complex society in which we live, a Code of Conduct provides individuals and organizations with guidance to foster the desired outcomes of the organization. A Code of Conduct allows the organization to secure the expressed commitment to tactics as well as core perspectives; A Code of Conduct also provides a tool for the organization to protect itself from inappropriate and/or inconsistent behaviour of staff or volunteers that could arise from time to time. A Code of Conduct is not an attempt to stifle free-thought but a realistic tool to guide and focus attention on the organization’s mission.

8. Insofar as the near and far future of personal and professional activities connected to CFI Canada concern themselves – and you, what direction seems most probable for the future of CFI Canada to you?^[44]

CFI Canada is likely to continue to be a leader in identifying the most egregious harms of pseudoscience, religion and superstition and the most significant gaps in Canadian and international systems to bring those to public attention. CFIC may be expected to continue to grow and be more responsive to a diverse membership base and to be more sophisticated and creative in the solutions it develops.  The intelligence and talent of the organizations members and volunteers is simply too great not to have that result.  More diversity in the leadership in term of gender, culture, age and perspective will be obvious; the work of the organization will continue to be democratically driven by the membership.

In the near future I will be working toward the abolition of Canada’s blasphemy law, bringing and understanding of the dangers of superstitious thinking which create a situation where people with albinism are hunted for their body parts in Eastern Africa, and addressing health system issues here in Canada where pseudoscience or religion are threatening the health of people and the sustainability of the system.

In the longer run, I expect to see CFIC launch very significant targeted educational programs and to be the leverage organization known for its ability to partner and lead the Canadian secular and skeptical movement.

As regards, myself, I think I recognize my skills and my limitations.  Organizations need different types of leaders at different times in their history.  I will need to recognize when I am getting in the way of the organization’s will or ability to move forward.  It will be a tough thing to recognize but there will be a point that I need to hand the guidance of CFIC over to a different leader with an ability to carry the organization to a new and higher level.  Perhaps by then I will have learned and benefited sufficiently to be ready for a next opportunity.

[1] Please see LinkedIn (2015). Eric Adriaans: National Executive Director at Centre For Inquiry Canada.

[2] Please see Canadian Diabetes Association (2015). Canadian Diabetes Association.

[3] Please see The Kidney Foundation of Canada (2015). The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

[4] Please see The Arthritis Society (2015). The Arthritis Society.

[5] Please see Ottawa Humane Society (2015). Ottawa Humane Society.

[6] Please see Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (2015). Canadian Federation of Humane Societies.

[7] Please see Avocado Press (2015). Avocado Press.

[8] Please see The Lung Association (2015). The Lung Association.

[9] Please see Canadian Red Cross Society (2015). Canadian Red Cross Society.

[10] French title of Le Centre pour l’enquête.

[11] Please see CFI Canada (2015). About Us.

[12] Please see CFI Canada (2015). Contact Us.

[13] Please see CFI Canada (2015).

[14] Please see Adriaans, E. (2015, February 26). Centre for Inquiry Canada Statement of Values.

[15] Please see Adriaans, E. (2015, February 26). Centre for Inquiry Canada Statement of Values.

[16] Please see Adriaans, E. (2015, February 26). Centre for Inquiry Canada Statement of Values.

[17] For those with an interest in explicit statements of the principles undergirding humanism, the Humanist Manifesto I, Humanist Manifesto II, and Humanist Manifesto III, provide in depth information about values interrelated with those through the stipulation about section “III.” of the CFI Canada Statement of Values. Please see the next three footnotes for the versions of the humanist manifesto from 1933, 1973, and 2003, respectively, from the American Humanist Association.

[18] Please see American Humanist Association (2015). About The American Humanist Association.

[19] Please see American Humanist Association (2015). Humanist Manifesto I.

[20] Please see American Humanist Association (2015). Humanist Manifesto II.

[21] Please see American Humanist Association (2015). Humanist Manifesto III: Humanism and Its Aspirations.

[22] Please see CFI Canada (2015). Eric Adriaans appointed NED of CFI Canada.

[23] Please see Nasser, S. (2015, January 19). Blasphemy Is Still Illegal in Canada Even Though It’s 2015.

[24] Please see London Health Sciences Centre (2013, July 30). Lunching for a Cause: LHSC employee organizes fundraiser to help flood-ravaged Alberta.

[25] Please see Tucker, E. (2015, January 8). Charlie Hebdo attack prompts push to strike Canadian blasphemy law.

[26] Please see Nasser, S. (2015, January 8). Canada urged to seek release of journalist sentenced to flogging.

[27] Please see Abbass, V. (2014, February 10). Announcing CFI Canada’s New NED.

[28] Please see Nugent, M. (2015, February 12). Atheist Ireland meets with CFI Canada to announce charter of International Coalition Against Blasphemy Laws.

[29] Please see Beatty, G. (2015, April 30). God and Government.

[30] Please see Nasser, S. (2015, January 30). Atheist groups join forces to call for end of blasphemy laws around the world.

[31] Please see Chignall, S. (2015, march 27). Comments about atheism made by Duck Dynasty patriach show non-believers still face discrimination.

[32] Please see McGuire, S. (2014, December 27). CFI & Humanist Canada: Yey! ORF: Meh..

[33] Please see Advance, B. (2011, March 14). Donations pour in.

[34] Please see Laychak, G. (2015, April 1). Dawkins book denied distribution in Chilliwack schools.

[35] Please see CFI Canada (n.d.). Carl Sagan Day 20114 at CFI Canada!.

[36] Please see Nasser, S. (2015, January 24). In wake of Charlie Hebdo attacks, secularist groups to seek end of Canada’s blasphemy law.

[37] Please see Mehta, M. (2015, January 31). Atheist Groups Around the World Have Formed a Coalition To Eliminate Blasphemy Laws Everywhere.

[38] Please see CBC News (2015, April 17).Could the Canadian anthem be banned at NHL playoffs, jokes Naheed Nenshi.

[39] Please see Summer, S.A. (2006). THUNDER BAY RED CROSS MOVE TO CENTRAL LOCATION.

[40] Please see Gershman, J. (2015, January 8). Charlie Hebdo Attack Spurs Effort to Abolish Canada’s Blasphemy Law.

[41] Please see Government of Canada: External Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (2015, June 24). External Advisory Committee to the Office of Religious Freedom.

[42] Please see Teotonio, I. (2012, August 17). Recycling wheelchairs, medical devices proves challenging, but Red Cross can help.

[43] Please see Adamczyk, E. (2015, January 8). Canadian groups seek repeal of blasphemy law..

[44] Please see CFI Canada (2015). About Us.

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