Indian CSICOP
Indian CSICOP is a well-known rationalist group based at Podanur, Tamil Nadu, India. Founded by Basava Premanand (1930–2009). Indian CSICOP is in the forefront of the rationalist campaigns in India which attempt to expose perceived miracles and to eradicate superstitions.
Indian CSICOP is an affiliate of the US-based skeptical group CSICOP and it publishes Indian Skeptic, a rationalist periodical. It is also affiliated to the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations, which is an apex body of about 65 rationalist, atheist and organizations aimed at popularization of science among laypersons. It is an associate member of International Humanist and Ethical Union based in London.
One of the main targets of criticism by the Indian Skeptic are the miracles and magic of the guru Sathya Sai Baba.[1]
References
- ^ Alexandra Kent, Divinity and Diversity: a Hindu revitalization movement in Malaysia, page 53: "The Indian Skeptic publishes letters and articles and distributes films designed to debunk particularly Sathya Sai Baba. [..] these criticisms are aimed not at the teachings as such, which are quite innocuous, but at the claims of miraculous powers." Copenhagen Nias Press, first published in 2005, ISBN 87-91114-40-3
External links
- Indian Skeptic official website
- Information on Indian CSICOP at IHEU website
- Former Indian Skeptic official website (some material not jet transferred to new site)
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