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IT EXPLORES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCIENCE AS THEY INCREASE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND OUR ABILITY TO IMPROVE IT. IT ALSO EXAMINES THE DAMAGE DONE BY IGNORANCE, INTOLERANCE, AND SUPERSTITION. THE READERSHIP INCLUDES SCHOLARS, RESEARCHERS, AND LAY READERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. IN ADDITIONS TO ARTICLES, FREE INQUIRY PUBLISHES A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF POETRY.THE SECULAR HUMANIST BULLETIN QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER PROVIDES A LIVELY FORUM FOR HUMANISTS TO EXPLORE THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES OF LIVING WITHOUT RELIGION. SHB REPORTS ON THE COUNCIL'S MANY ACTIVITIES AND PLANS, AND IT GIVES UPDATES ON THE CHURCH-STATE NEWS AND OTHER HUMANIST ISSUES. 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