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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry

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Building Community Beyond Belief, Exercising Progressive Values, and Defending Separation of Church and State. Visit our website at https://lowcountryhumanists.org/ Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/chshumanists

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stevethdemocrat @stevethdemocrat.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a few recommendations!
#BannedBooksWeek
#resist

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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 2h

Book bans are fascist.

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

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 · 4h

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 · 5h

“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 · 6h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

#BannedBooksWeek

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

"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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

“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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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.

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

It was so wonderful seeing fellow humanists for deep discussion!

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

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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

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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.

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