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

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 · 2h

"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 · 3h

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 · 3h

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 · 4h

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 · 7h

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 · 11h

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 · 12h

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 · 15h

#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 · 15h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

“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 · 1d

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

Never allow irrational people dictate what you read! During banned books week, choose a banned book that challenges your assumptions and join SHL in fighting for reason and critical thought!

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

“Information is the currency of democracy.” –Thomas Jefferson #Democracy #BannedBooksWeek #IntellectualFreedom

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

#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 humanity. Visit us at #CharlestonPRIDE Festival at The Refinery 11-4 Saturday Oct 11

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Clark Kent @clarkfromearthx.bsky.social · 2d

I've seen worlds succumb to the whisper: "Why bother?" That radical nihilism is a poison. It paves the way for strongmen.

My mission is radical optimism. Not naivety. The stubborn, rigorous work of believing in our better angels, then proving it.

#RadicalOptimism #Humanism

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Nick Fish @nickfish.me · 2d

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Raffi Melkonian @rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social · 2d

The CA5 Ten Commandments in school case goes en banc tonight.

The 3-judge (Haynes, Ramirez, Dennis) panel had affirmed the injunction against the law.

www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub...

www.ca5.uscourts.gov

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

"If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed." - Benjamin Franklin #1stAmendment #BannedBooksWeek #Censorship

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

Judy Blume once said “Something will be offensive to someone in every book, so you've got to fight it” about a book ban. SHL is doing just that by reading and sharing banned books! Check out some of our “mug shots” below!

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

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

#BannedBooksWeek

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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.

www.au.org

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

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

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

“Keep your nose in a book – and keep other people's noses out of which books you choose to stick your nose into!” ― Art Spiegelman It's Banned Book Week! Join us in reading a banned book!

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