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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 47m

Can you believe they banned Captain Underpants?????

#BannedBooksWeek

Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 3h

"Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it." - Mark Twain #1stAmendment #BannedBooksWeek #Censorship #IntellectualFreedom

Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 5h

Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life. Reading shaped my dreams, and more reading helped me make my dreams come true. - Ruth Bader Ginsburg #BannedBooksWeek #1stAmendment #IntellectualFreedom

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 9h

Snag some Swag! Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry will be at Charleston PRIDE Sat Oct 11 11-5 at the Refinery - 1640 Meeting Street Road. FREE! #Pride #CharlestonPride2025 #Secular #Humanism

Charleston Pride

October 11th, 2025 - 12 until 6 PM - at the Refinery

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 20h

“Books and ideas are the most effective weapons against intolerance and ignorance." -Lyndon B Johnson #1stAmendment #BannedBooksWeek #Censorship #IntellectualFreedom

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

Bring your kids to run, play, and make new friends while parents connect with other secular families. We’ll meet at 2:00 PM on Sun Oct 12 at Gahagan Park in Summerville. Look for the SHL Flag! #https://buff.ly/ubosDXU"

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

www.404media.co/help-us-inve...

Help Us Investigate Book Bans and Educational Censorship Around America

404 Media has gotten a grant to unearth public records about systematic censorship of books, schools, and libraries in the U.S.

www.404media.co

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

It was so wonderful seeing fellow humanists for deep discussion!

Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

Humanism affirms that human dignity is not granted by religion—it’s inherent in all of us. That’s why we stand proudly with the LGBTQ+ community. #Secular #Humanism #LGBTQ #CharlestonPride

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

Smile! There is no hell. Visit Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry at our booth at #CharlestonPride Festival Saturday 11-5 at The Refinery. #Humanism #LGBTQ #atheism #freethought

Charleston Pride

October 11th, 2025 - 12 until 6 PM - at the Refinery

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

Book bans? Americans United for the Separation of Church and State's Rob Boston busts some myths.

#BannedBooksWeek

For Banned Books Week, debunking five myths about book bans - Americans United

Many book bans in the United States are motivated by religious beliefs. Extreme Christian Nationalist groups are targeting books that offend their theology.

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

"Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too." - Voltaire #1stAmendment #BannedBooksWeek #Censorship #IntellectualFreedom

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

Humanists believe that knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis. Learn more about #humanism at our booth at Charleston #PRIDE Festival Saturday at The Refinery. #atheism #CharlestonPride2025

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

Many book bans are driven by religious agendas seeking to impose a narrow worldview on the public. Humanists stand for a secular, inclusive society where no single faith dictates what all children can learn. Fight for the freedom to read and learn without religious constraint. #BannedBooksWeek

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 2d

Come see @CHSHumanists at our booth at Charleston #PRIDE Festival Saturday at The Refinery. #humanism #LGBTQ #atheism

Charleston Pride

October 11th, 2025 - 12 until 6 PM - at the Refinery

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 2d

The Freedom from Religion Foundation's annual convention is in Myrtle Beach, SC Oct 16-19. See Dr. Mary Trump, Jamelle Bouie, John Fugelsang & so many more! @jamellebouie.net @johnfugelsang.bsky.social @maryltrump.bsky.social

2025 National Convention General Information

Join the Freedom From Religion Foundation for its 48th annual convention from Oct. 16-19 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 2d

Freethinkers' Forum, tonight at 6:30 PM at the Keith Summey (North Charleston) Library buff.ly/CGktmEK

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 2d

SHL's founder Herb Silverman was caught reading the often-banned Catcher in the Rye! #BannedBooksWeek

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 2d

#Humanists are concerned for the well being of all, are committed to diversity, and respect those of differing yet humane views. We work to uphold the equal enjoyment of human rights and civil liberties in an open, secular society. #LGBTQ #CharlestonPride

Humanism and Its Aspirations: Humanist Manifesto III, a Successor to the Humanist Manifesto of 1933 - American Humanist Association

Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of…

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 2d

Responsibility for our lives and the kind of world in which we live is ours and ours alone. Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry is a non-prophet organization! Learn more about #humanism at our booth at #CharlestonPride buff.ly/0yV3P2k

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 2d

Humanism celebrates the richness of human experience in all its forms. When we ban books, we silence marginalized voices and deny people the chance to build empathy and understanding. SHL will fight book bans and encourage others to learn the from the lessons they teach us.

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 3d

At Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry, we celebrate the human right to live authentically and love freely. 🌈 #Humanism #Equality #CharlestonPride

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Recovering from Religion @recoveringfromreligion.org · 3d

“I don’t really have anyone in my life NOT associated with religion who I can discuss this with.”

If that resonates, you're not alone.
Talk to someone who gets it—no judgment, no preaching:
🔗 https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org

#Exvangelical #Deconstruction

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 3d

Our values—reason, compassion, and equality—mean showing up for LGBTQ+ rights. Join us in celebrating Pride! #CharlestonPride #Humanism #LGBTQ

Charleston Pride

October 11th, 2025 - 12 until 6 PM - at the Refinery

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