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Originally Posted by peter12
Interesting correlation to the fact that this is the least Christian generation in Western history, and perhaps, adding some questions as to whether or not liberal humanism can stand on its own merits. Everyone here knows that I obviously do not believe it can.
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Is that even a question?
Humanism is a laughing stock, to the point where this thread could be re-titled "The failure of humanism to accomplish anything, because they barely appear to try." Humanism is just a complete disregard for logic and free thinking under the guise of promoting "logic and the greater good (devoid of theism, of course)." Humanism as it existed originally was essentially a Marxism (?) devoid completely of religion but seeking to give everyone the right to the good life.
Now it's elitist, discriminatory, and more inclined to care about the greater good of a select few. Exclusion by a religious group? No sir. Exclusion by a humanist group? Well, you're not part of the greater good. Humanism has also birthed some of the worst atrocities in the world, right up there with religion.
And liberalism could never possibly stand on its own. Nor could conservatism.
What people don't seem to understand is that you need a lot of the things you disagree with because having balance insures the worst ideology of any group never goes unchecked.
And the whole "church or community centre" thing is weird. A church inspires community, a community centre is a place for community to gather. It creates nothing. I'm not religious and I find myself more openly welcome and inspired by community at any church I've been in, compared to a community centre.
Humans need causes and tribes. Being human isn't enough.