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Originally posted by KootenayFlamesFan@Feb 21 2005, 05:52 PM
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@Feb 21 2005, 04:00 PM
Atheism is about as far removed from religion as you can get...however IF you want us to be named something then call us Humanists.
Is Humanism a Religion?
The most widely used meaning of the word religion is probably the belief that a God or Gods exist who created the world, who is/are to be worshipped, and who is/are responsible for creating ethical and behavioral codes. In that context, Humanism is definitely not a religion, and would not be perceived as one by many of its followers. Humanists do not generally believe in a supreme deity or deities, demons, ghosts, angels, in a supernatural world, in heaven and hell, or in a divinely ordained ethical code for humans to follow. Most would regard God as a creation of mankind rather than the reverse.
Humanist beliefs and practices:
A Humanist Manifesto was prepared in 1933, endorsed by 34 leading Humanists, and published in the 1933-MAY/JUN issue of The New Humanist (VI:3:1-5). 5 It was updated as the Humanist Manifesto II in 1973. 6 Some of the themes of the latter document are:
They trace their roots to the rational philosophy first created in the West in ancient Greece. Many regard Socrates as the first and greatest of the Humanists.
They value knowledge based on reason and hard evidence rather than on faith.
Being secular Humanists, they reject the concept of a personal God, and regard humans as supreme. From this belief naturally follows:
"the preciousness and dignity of the individual person is a central humanist value."
a rejection of a created universe in favor of the theory of evolution and a universe that obeys natural laws
a rejection of divinely inspired ethical and moral codes in favor of codes derived by reason from the human condition
the belief that full responsibility for the future of the world, its political systems, its ecology, etc. rests with humans. There is no God in heaven to intervene and save us from a disaster
Many Humanists believe that much historical progress has arisen from the conflict between organized religion and secular society in which the former beliefs and practices have been replaced with secular beliefs.
They feel that religious groups' "promises of immortal salvation or fear of eternal damnation are both illusory and harmful."
They accept democracy and reject both theocracy and secular dictatorships as political systems that are dangerous to individual freedoms.
They value freedom of inquiry, expression and action. They have a history of combating bigotry, hatred, discrimination, intolerance and censorship.
They are energetic supporters of the separation of church and state.
They tend to have very liberal beliefs about controversial ethical topics, like abortion, corporal punishment of children, death penalty, enforced prayer in schools, homosexuality, physician assisted suicide, etc.
They believe that "moral values derive their source from human experience." Since most believe that an afterlife is non-existent, they regard life here on earth to be particularly precious. They are highly motivated to alleviating pain and misery around the world. Many are active in refugee, human rights, anti-death penalty, environmental groups, etc.
Generally speaking, they do not believe in
a personal God, a Goddess or a combination of Goddesses and Gods.
supernatural beings such as angels, demons, Satan, Holy Spirit, etc.
heaven or hell or life after death.
the separation of a person into body, soul and spirit.
survival of an individual in any form after death.
As to the topic...small minds is all that comes to my mind.
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Most would regard God as a creation of mankind rather than the reverse.
That's me in a nutshell, right there.
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Amen! [/b][/quote]
Damn, that's me too!! I am voting myself as the Supreme Leader for Humanists.
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