07-21-2016, 07:03 AM
(07-21-2016, 06:47 AM)Bob Butler 54 Wrote:The standard definition of 'secular humanism' is as a philosophy. I am trying to use the term "Secular Humanism" in the faith (or religion) sense that Popper described and as currently practiced in the USA. In my opinion , Secular Humanism has replaced Christianity as the dominant faith in the US.(07-20-2016, 10:50 AM)radind Wrote: I think that the most destructive force is the de facto state religion of Secular Humanism that tolerates no dissent.
Quote:There are some who either cannot distinguish between a secular philosophy and a religion, or wish to confuse the two. I for one think the distinction still important.
That is why I posted the article about Karl Popper( who was a secular humanist) on the Karl Popper on Religion thread.
Quote:the idea that we are all motivated by some kind of faith (which he chose to call our religion) he hoped to get over the dispute between the militant atheists (who he regarded as proponents of the religion of atheism) and people of orthodox religious beliefs. He wanted to get past the issue “Have you a religion or not” to address the question “What are the principles of your religion?” – “Is it a good religion or a bad religion?”
He was in favour of “good” religions, including the faiths of secular humanists, which promote the core values of the great religions
… whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Phil 4:8 (ESV)