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This month we feature two historic trials in the ongoing fight to defend science education from religious encroachment, and share some good news about evolution education, report on what SHL has been up to and what we will be doing in August.
Here is what is in the issue:
Tucker Lentz tells the story of two landmark trials, the Scopes Money Trial of 1925 and the Dover Panda Trial of 2005, offering lessons in the ongoing fight over public education.
A brief glance at our calendar of events for August, including our normal monthly activities:
- Movie Club: 1st Sunday (8/3) seeing Oh, Hi!
- Happy Humanist Hour (Dinner Club): 2nd Tuesday (8/12) at 843 Korean BBQ & Sushi House
- Member Gathering: 3rd Sunday (8/17) having a Game Day
- Park Circle Cares: 3rd Saturday (8/16)
- Book Club: 4th Sunday (8/24) discussing The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes
- Trivia Night: Tuesday (8/26) at Commonhouse Aleworks
- 5th Sunday Brunch: (8/31) at Mpishi on Daniel Island
I will be aware of my strengths and weaknesses, and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of others.
Rage Against the Regime Nationwide Mobilization
SHL will join protestors across the country in another 50501 national mobilization.
Activist Corner: The Charleston Climate Coalition needs our help!
Madelyne Adams reports on our July Activist Sunday presentation from Belvin Oslav from the Charleston Climate Coalition.
The Good News: Improvements in Evolution Education
Tucker Lentz reports one good news story from the world of public education.
Herb Silverman tells about the changes he has witnessed in the social acceptance of non-believers.
Emergency Book Club: Project Hail Mary
We’re holding an impromptu meeting of the SHL book club to discuss the excellent science fiction book, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, before marketing for the forthcoming film spoils it for readers.
Freethinkers’ Forum: Are you anti-religious?
We are launching a monthly discussion group, tentatively called the Freethinkers’ Forum, and will open the series by talking about our various attitudes toward religion.
SHL Opposes Trump Administration
SHL has signed a letter with other organizations to oppose the Trump regime’s efforts to undermine the separation of church and state.
A quick look at what’s coming next month.