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

CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF; OR ABRIDGING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH, OR OF THE PRESS; OR THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE PEACEABLY TO ASSEMBLE, AND TO PETITION THE GOVERNMENT FOR A REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES. #BannedBooksWeek

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 4h

“Religious leaders fought to protect predators over children - and they got what they wanted.”

Hemant Mehta @friendlyatheist.com · 2d

Washington officials caved.

Priests who hear confessions of child abuse no longer have to report them to law enforcement.

Religious leaders fought to protect predators over children—and they got what they wanted.

www.friendlyatheist.com/p/after-sett...

After settlement, Catholic priests in Washington can keep sex predators' confessions secret

Years of effort to safeguard children were undone by religious leaders who worship secrecy more than justice

www.friendlyatheist.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5h

Authoritarianism is a cancer. And it's growing, metastasizing. In America. Now.

YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.

Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.

While you still can.

@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 6h

“Men feared witches and burnt women. It is the function of speech to free men from the bondage of irrational fears.” — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis (1856–1941), Whitney v. California, 274 U. S. 357 (1927)

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

You can’t discover an inhabited place.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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

SHL is committed to fighting fascism. We’ve partnered with Silence is not an Option to hold a monthly protest at Charleston City Hall, 80 Broad Street, every 2nd Sunday of the month at 2 PM. Come join us next month!

#1stAmendment

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Recovering from Religion @recoveringfromreligion.org · 1d

Questioning your faith or grieving after religious trauma or loss? You're not alone. Join a free, peer-led support group this week—like our European Women’s Group or Suicide Loss Survivors Group. 💛
🔗 https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/sg-calendar

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stevethdemocrat @stevethdemocrat.bsky.social · 2d

Here's a few recommendations!
#BannedBooksWeek
#resist

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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 1d

Book bans are fascist.

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

Today is Freethought Day, which marks the end of the Salem witch trials and celebrates people who think critically, often counter to prevailing culture. #Freethought #Atheism #Secular #Humanism #FreethoughtDay#FreethoughtMonth

Giles Corey and the Salem Witch Trials (feat. Joel McHale) - Drunk History

During the Salem Witch Trials, Giles Corey is convicted and sentenced to a gruesome death.About Drunk History: Based on the popular web series, Drunk History...

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

Tired of seeing news about book bans? Us too. Humanism calls on us to take action to improve our world. This 'Banned Book Week" join SHL in fighting book bans in our communities.

#BannedBooksWeek

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

“Censorship reflects a society’s lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime . . . .” — Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart (1966) #1stAmendment #BannedBooksWeek #Censorship #Authoritarianism

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

Humanism is about building an ethical life without religion—guided by reason, compassion, and equality. That means standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, fighting discrimination, and affirming that everyone deserves to live openly and with dignity. #Secular #Humanism #LGBTQ #CharlestonPride

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

No gods. No masters. Just love, equality, and human dignity. 🌈✊ #Pride #Humanism #CharlestonPride #LGBTQ

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

The rain can’t dampen our pride! Come see us at the Refinery until 4 PM!

#CharlestonPride #Secular #Humanism

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

We’re proud to be at Charleston Pride celebrating LGBTQ+ dignity, diversity, and love. Humanism is about uplifting people—not dividing them. Come say hi at our table, rain or shine! 🌈💜 #CharlestonPride #Secular #Humanism

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

Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry is a non-prophet organization! Come see @CHSHumanists at our booth, rain or shine, at Charleston #PRIDE Festival today #secular #humanism #LGBTQ

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

This book helped shape worldviews and challenged people to think more critically about the world. What if people had never had the chance to read it? We can't let fear decide what our communities are allowed to learn!

#BannedBooksWeek

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

What are humanists? Can you be good without god? Come see @CHSHumanists at our booth, rain or shine, at Charleston #PRIDE Festival today! #humanism #LGBTQ

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

Rain or Shine, Pride is Pride! Learn about #humanism and get a free buttons at the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry booth at Charleston #PRIDE Festival tomorrow. #LGBTQ #community

Charleston Pride

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

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

The campaign against “antifa” is about establishing a beachhead for further attacks on speech and assembly rights. We see that today in the effort to preemptively label No Kings protesters as “terrorists.”

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

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

#BannedBooksWeek

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

"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

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

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 · 3d

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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