In response to the Atheism + movement let me propose an alternative. Let’s call it S+B (Skepticism Plus But) to represent our commitment to skepticism, social change, and freedom of inquiry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Skeptics\u00a0plus<\/em>\u00a0we care about social justice,\u00a0but<\/em>\u00a0we understand that these words\u00a0can mean something\u00a0a bit\u00a0different to everyone.<\/p>\n Skeptics plus<\/em>\u00a0we support women\u2019s rights,\u00a0but<\/em>\u00a0we realize men are people too.<\/p>\n Skeptics\u00a0plus<\/em>\u00a0we protest racism,\u00a0but<\/em>\u00a0we hope to see a day when race will be as unimportant as eye color.<\/p>\n Skeptics\u00a0plus<\/em>\u00a0we fight homophobia and transphobia,\u00a0but<\/em>\u00a0we realize that groups dedicated solely to this battle do it much better than we do.<\/p>\n Skeptics plus<\/em>\u00a0we are humanists,\u00a0but<\/em>\u00a0we don’t call people names or try to destroy their lives.<\/p>\n Skeptics\u00a0plus\u00a0<\/em>we are atheists,\u00a0but<\/em>\u00a0we support tolerance for religious people and religions that cause no social harm.<\/p>\n Skeptics\u00a0plus\u00a0<\/em>we believe in separation of church and state, but<\/em>, as always, we remain open to different opinions on all of these matters as long as they are voiced in the spirit of charity, freethought, and reason. We fear being blindsided by groupthink and welcome dissension in the ranks. Even if you disagree with us on some of our goals, you’re welcome to join us and choose which battles you, personally, want to fight. No matter what, we will not dehumanize you (online or off) or allow ourselves to think that we are better than you. Whatever else, we will not hate.<\/p>\n