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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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