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  • a naturalistic philosophy that rejects all supernaturalism and relies primarily upon reason and science, democracy and human compassion
  • a naturalistic philosophy
  • rejects all supernaturalism
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  • relies primarily upon reason and science, democracy and human compassion
  • Secular and Religious Humanists both share the same worldview and the same basic principles.
  • From the standpoint of philosophy alone, there is no difference between the two.
  • Religion is that which serves the personal and social needs of a group of people sharing the same philosophical worldview.
  • offers a basis for moral values
  • an inspiring set of ideals
  • methods for dealing with life's harsher realities
  • an overall sense of purpose
  • a rationale for living life joyously
  • offer a sense of belonging
  • an institutional setting for the moral education of children
  • a historical context for one's ideas
  • an opportunity for affirmation of one's philosophy of life
  • the true substance of religion is the role it plays in the lives of individuals and the life of the community
  • If we define the substance of a thing as that which is most lasting and universal, then the function of religion is the core of it
  • doctrine is never allowed to subvert the higher purpose of meeting human needs
  • We must act
  • it is immoral to wait for God to act for us
  • We have a high degree of freedom in choosing what we will do.
  • Humanism tells us that whatever our philosophy of the universe may be, ultimately the responsibility for the kind of world in which we live rests with us.
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Biblical Scholarship and the Right to Know | The Humanist - 0 views

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  • This is one of my goals as a scholar, to get people to think—to question what they believe, so that they can liberate themselves from whatever forms of ideology or religion may be preventing them from living life to the fullest and from showing love and concern for the wellbeing of others.
  • people should be free to embrace whatever religious or non-religious views they choose
  • so long as they don’t use their religious or non-religious views to silence, oppress, or harm others.
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  • This is what we were taught and this is what we believed.
  • At some point seeing the small differences opened me up to seeing big differences.
  • I just got to a point where my previous solutions no longer made sense.
  • I think it’s important to consider and confront the deep philosophical issues without settling for easy answers.
  • I am interested in getting people to think and become more intelligent about their views of the world, whatever their views are.
  • I’m interested in seeing people reject religion that is harmful and oppressive.
  • everybody has the right to know which of its views can’t be squared
  • Humanism must make a positive impact on people’s lives and be looked upon, even by outsiders, as a good and healthy phenomenon.
  • When someone leaves the womb of the church, they need to have somewhere else to go.
  • vibrant and viable alternatives
  • people must be liberated not only from something but also for something.
  • Religious Liberty award
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philosophy Humanism

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  • Humanism is an approach in study, philosophy, world view, or practice that focuses on human values and concerns, attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters
  • Secular humanism is a secular ideology that espouses reason, ethics, and justice, whilst specifically rejecting supernatural and religious dogma as a basis of morality and decision-making.
  • Secular humanism contrasts with religious humanism, which is an integration of humanist ethical philosophy with religious rituals and beliefs that center on human needs, interests, and abilities.
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  • humanity must seek for truth through reason and the best observable evidence
  • decisions about right and wrong must be based on the individual and common good
  • Humanism does not consider metaphysical issues such as the existence or nonexistence of supernatural beings
  • living up to one's potential is hard work and requires the help of others
  • The focus is on doing good and living well in the here and now, and leaving the world a better place for those who come after.
  • a comprehensive life stance or world view which embraces human reason, metaphysical naturalism, altruistic morality and distributive justice
  • Humanism is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities.
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