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#53911 - 05/29/06 09:31 PM secular humanism
Casey Offline
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Registered: 11/18/05
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I've been reading a book recently which is giving me some pause for though. So I thought I'd explore some of the topics on this forum to see what others think. And also to find my voice on different topics.

The first question I have for anyone who chooses to answer is "What is secular humanism to you?" The definition I have come across indicates that it is a nontheist belief that we are responsible for our actions and the consequences that we obtain in this lifetime. Of course there's more to it than that.

BTW, I do not consider myself a secular humanist by the defintions given by that group.

Thoughts?

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#53912 - 06/18/06 04:24 AM Re: secular humanism
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Registered: 06/14/06
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Hi Casey. I always thought that a 'secular humanist' was someone who lived by "Christian" ideals without necessarily being a professed Christian. So I did some research. The Council for Secular Humanism describes it in part as: "...a way of thinking and living that aims to bring out the best in people so that all people can have the best in life. Secular humanists reject supernatural and authoritarian beliefs." They have words on their web site such as 'rational', 'critical thinking', and 'self-determination'. I agree with much of what they have to say (at least as far as I've read) except that I do believe in a Supreme Being/Creator.

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#53913 - 06/19/06 07:50 AM Re: secular humanism
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Yonuh,
I'm in line with your thinking, I believe. I, too believe in a larger being, but think that the Secular Humanist movement had a great deal of good thinking in it.
Thanks for responding.

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