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	Secular humanism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Secular humanism is that branch of philosophy that advocates the use of reason, compassion, scientific inquiry, ethics, justice and equality in addressing issues of a worldview centred upon human beings.
		Secular humanism is distinguished from the broader category of humanism in that the secular humanist prefers free inquiry over dogmatic wisdom—upholding the scientific method for inquiry, while rejecting revealed knowledge and theistic morality, though not necessarily faith.
		The largest humanist organisation in the world (relative to population) is Norway's Human-Etisk Forbund [1], which had over 69,000 members out of a population of around 4.6 million in 2004 [2], though this is partly attributable to a unique set of Church-State relations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Secular_humanism (634 words)

	humanism, humanist, humanists
		Secular humanists accept a world view or philosophy called naturalism, in which the physical laws of the universe are not superseded by non-material or supernatural entities such as demons, gods, or other "spiritual" beings outside the realm of the natural universe.
		Secular humanists look to the methodology of science as the most reliable source of information about what is factual or true about the universe we all share, acknowledging that new discoveries will always alter and expand our understanding of it and perhaps change our approach to ethical issues as well.
		Secular humanists contend that issues concerning ethics, appropriate social and legal conduct, and the methodologies of science are philosophical and are not part of the domain of religion, which deals with the supernatural, mystical and transcendent.
	www.freethoughtassociation.com /humanism/humanism.htm (1045 words)

	Secular Humanism - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Secular humanism is a prominent branch of humanism and being that it is grounded in secularism, in order to avoid the dogmatic aspects of traditional religious cultures.
		Secular humanists may be atheists who reject all supernaturalism, or simply anti-dogmatists who see existing localized religions as based in division rather than inclusion, and hence are anti-thetical to the core principles embodied in humanism.
		Secular Humanists tend to see Christian fundamentalists as superstitious and regressive, while Christian fundamentalists tend to see Secular Humanists as the work of Satan as a means to direct society away from God.
	www.free-definition.com /Secular-Humanism.html (359 words)

	A SECULAR HUMANIST DECLARATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Secular humanism has provided an impetus for humans to solve their problems with intelligence and perseverance, to conquer geographic and social frontiers, and to extend the range of human exploration and adventure.
		For secular humanists, ethical conduct is, or should be, judged by critical reason, and their goal is to develop autonomous and responsible individuals, capable of making their own choices in life, based upon an understanding of human behavior.
		Secular humanist ethics maintains that it is possible for human beings to lead meaningful and wholesome lives for themselves and in service to their fellow human beings without the need of religious commandments or the benefit of clergy.
	aztec.asu.edu /ash/shdeclar.htm (3330 words)

	Secular humanism Information - TextSheet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Secularism is not opposed to religion, but to religious law, whereby religion proposes to impose its doctrines upon all of its citizenry, dismissing full freedom of religion.
		Secular humanists tend to see Christian fundamentalists as superstitious and regressive, while Christian fundamentalists tend to see secular humanism as the work of Satan to draw society away from God.
		Humanists counter that religious factionism will never be a solution to human problems, and claim that humanist principles are rooted in the common aspects of all religions' principles.
	internshipasia.sferahost.com /encyclopedia/s/se/secular_humanism.html (275 words)

	The Moral Education Of Secular Humanists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		It is delicious irony to witness Secular Humanists prostrating themselves before the altar of the public school regarded as sacred ground for the indoctrination of students in purely secular values.
		The literature of Secular Humanism is permeated with a profound animus against the Catholic Church and the biblical ethic.
		Doctrinaire Secular Humanists are utterly opposed to Christianity, and in their radical attempt to divorce morality from theistic religion, actually destroy the idea of a universal moral law binding man to act in a certain way.
	credo.stormloader.com /Morals/moraledu.htm (2668 words)

	Society for Secular Humanists in Calgary - Declaration
		Humanists are guided by a series of principles which are not "rules" we live by but are personal values which so consistently appear in humanists that they have been formally acknowledged as benchmarks of humanism.
		Humanists call for the continued improvement of society so that no one may be deprived of the basic necessities of life, and for institutions and conditions to provide every person with the opportunities for developing their full potential.
		Humanists affirm that human beings are completely a part of nature and that our survival is dependent upon a healthy planet which provides us and all other forms of life with a life-supporting environment.
	www.calgaryhumanist.ca /declaration.html (423 words)

	The Devil and Secular Humanism
		The Fellowship of Religious Humanists was organized in 1963 "by a group of liberal religious leaders, mainly Unitarians and Ethical Culturalists, and is principally concerned with the practice and philosophy of Humanism as a religion." In 1968, a Society for Humanistic Judaism was established in Birmingham, Michigan by Rabbi Sherwin Wine.
		Humanists, like all other human beings, are caught in the terrors of our age and have difficulty holding onto the genius of their position.
		The Humanist proclaims that we are already living in the "humanist century" as the authors of Manifesto II put it, echoing the optimism of their eighteenth-century ancestors.
	www.humanistsofutah.org /2000/discfeb2000.html (6188 words)

	Secular Humanism: Right for secular postmodern America?
		Secular Humanism is a secular ethical philosophy that emphasizes a world view based upon naturalism: the belief that the physical world or nature is all that exists or is real.
		Secular Humanists, being free from supernaturalism, recognize that the values human beings hold are rooted in their human experiences and in their culture.
		Secular Humanists deplore the division of mankind on the basis of nationalistic borders.
	www.character-education.us /human.htm (847 words)

	Humanist Manifestos
		The Humanist Manifesto I states quite clearly that it is founded on evolution (evolution defined as the belief, not fact, the universe is all that exists and it and life owe their origin to natural processes discoverable and not any god).
		Humanists have faith in science and what is produced by it, the same faith that Thomas seems to have embraced.
		Paul Kurtz, another well known humanist, is quoted as saying organized humanism is failing because of lack of "charismatic leadership" and "an inspiring message of sufficient clarity and drama to command public attention." He adds that the strategy of trying to become another religious organization rather than a broad-based educational movement has hurt humanism.
	www.tektonics.org /guest/hummanif.html (4010 words)

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		Humanists argue that the many biblical and historical examples of unethical behavior by supposed believers in God is hypocritical and proves the irrelevance of God’s existence.
		Any humanist who has faith in science also has faith in the laws of logic, the scientific principle that the future will be like the past, and in other “natural laws.” He fails, however, to account either for the principles (laws) themselves, or for his ability to reason objectively (make sense) from his observations.
		The humanist’s faith is based on his belief that nonrational causes cause rational beings (humans with minds) who are themselves composed entirely of the nonrational, and yet are somehow able to step outside of that nonrationality and reason to the conclusion that everything is material and therefore nonrational.
	www.equip.org /free/DR503-2.htm (3844 words)

	Secular
		A Secular Humanist Declaration A Secular Humanist Declaration was an argument for and statement of 1980 by The Council f...
		Secular education Secular education is a term that refers to the system of public education in countries with a state.
		Secular Humanism Secular Humanism is the most prominent branch of freedom of religion.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/secular.html (134 words)

	Humanist Manifestos I & II
		As in 1933, humanists still believe that traditional theism, especially faith in the prayer-hearing God, assumed to live and care for persons, to hear and understand their prayers, and to be able to do something about them, is an unproved and outmoded faith.
		Those who sign Humanist Manifesto II disclaim that they are setting forth a binding credo; their individual views would be stated in widely varying ways.
		We are concerned for the welfare of the aged, the infirm, the disadvantaged, and also for the outcasts -- the mentally retarded, abandoned, or abused children, the handicapped, prisoners, and addicts -- for all who are neglected or ignored by society.
	www.jcn.com /manifestos.html (4908 words)

	The Religion of Secular Humanism
		The evil of secular humanism is particularly obvious by the fact that one of their primary purposes is the corruption of youth.
		While humanists claim to value the right of individuals to make "autnomous and responsible" decision-making (p.15), they "do not think it is moral to baptize infants, to confirm adolescents, or to impose a religious creed on young people before they are able to consent..." (p.
		Secular humanists "worship creation, rather than the Creator." (Romans 1) their god is self.
	www.dianedew.com /seculhum.htm (632 words)

	Secular Humanism is a Religion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Secular Humanists and Humanistic courts have admitted that Humanism is a religion.
		Peloza seeks a declaration that this definition of instructional time is too broad, and that he should be allowed to participate in student-initiated discussions of religious matters when he is not actually teaching class.
		Secular Humanist teachers and school administrators (who are protected by the "free exercise" clause of the First Amendment as members of tax-exempt religious organizations and religious conscientious objectors) are free to propagate their views in schools, but Christians are not.
	members.aol.com /Patriarchy/definitions/humanism_religion.htm (2215 words)

	SOUND THE ALARM: THE GOALS OF HUMANISM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Humanists assert “that the nature of the universe depicted by modern science makes unacceptable any supernatural or cosmic guarantees of human values.” They “insist that the way to determine the existence and value of any and all realities is by means of intelligent inquiry and by the assessment of their relation to human needs.
		While humanists yet have much to accomplish before the autonomous individual can be said to have replaced the family as the basic unit in society, they have also accomplished much in achieving this goal.
		Humanists want a democratic rather than a republican form of government because a democratic form of government is consistent with humanistic concepts regarding the nature of man and ethical values, whereas a republican form of government is consistent with biblical concepts regarding the nature of man and ethical values.
	www.biblicaltheism.com /goals.htm (6520 words)

	secular humanist declaration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		I feel that the author of A Secular Humanist Declaration, contradicts himself in his writings.
		He believes in free inquiry and having an open mind to other beliefs, however, he consistanty puts down and refers to religion as myths.
		He does not even consider religion to be a credible belief, therefore proving his close mindedness.
	www.siena.edu /boswell/_disc10/0000000f.htm (55 words)

	THE HUMANIST MANIFESTO 2000.
		Secular humanism is not a dogma or a creed.
		Many religious believers will no doubt share with us a belief in many secular humanist and democratic values, and we welcome their joining with us in the defense of these ideals.
		The secular humanist recognizes the central role of morality in human life; indeed, ethics was developed as a branch of human knowledge long before religionists proclaimed their moral systems based upon divine authority.
	www.contenderministries.org /humanism/declaration.php (3911 words)

	The Campus Crusade For Secular Humanism or The Next Big College Movement. [Free Republic]
		Secular humanism, these idealistic nonbelievers believe, can be more than just the rejection of religion; for them it is the affirmation of a life philosophy, offering moral direction, an intellectual toolkit, and a call to political action.
		In some parts of the country, secular humanists say, it is as difficult to be godless as it is to be gay.
		Members view secular humanist philosophy as a defense against the worst excesses of identity politics--nationalistic cliques, the brutality of religious isolationists, prejudice of all stripes.
	www.freerepublic.com /forum/a37f9552d5265.htm (5064 words)

	Manifesto II
		It is forty years since Humanist Manifesto I (1933) appeared.
		We are concerned for the welfare of the aged, the infirm, the disadvantaged, and also for the outcasts — the mentally retarded, abandoned, or abused children, the handicapped, prisoners, and addicts — for all who are neglected or ignored by society.
		All others must secure advance permission of the author through the American Humanist Association, which can be contacted at the address at the end of this file.
	www.americanhumanist.org /about/manifesto2.html (3705 words)

	A Rebuttal to the Humanist Manifesto
		I believe that most humanists truly care for their fellow human beings, and are even sympathetic toward those of us who in their opinion are trapped within the damaging Christian faith.
		Humanists must also be very careful about the dogmatic conclusions they draw regarding the state of human affairs and of the universe.
		A Secular Humanist Declaration states under Item 1, Free Inquiry, that: "The guiding premise of those who believe in free inquiry is that truth is more likely to be discovered if the opportunity exists for the free exchange of opposing opinions; the process of interchange is frequently as important as the result" [emphasis mine].
	kbproweb.com /gel/religion/manifesto3_ethics.shtml (2556 words)

	Secular Humanist Meeting
		Humanist and Freethought organizations are happy to provide support in many instances, especially for a developed plan; however, for these meetings, we will use personal materials, and prior donations from the American Humanist Association.
		The purpose of this memorandum is to request that Secular Humanism, a non-religious system of belief that includes a world view, set of ethics, and way of life be granted official recognition and support by the Chaplains Corps commensurate with that support traditionally reserved for religions and religious systems of belief.
		Secular Humanism is system of belief that includes an atheistic and scientific world view with reason-based ethics and a way of life devoted to promoting human flourishing.
	www.dday76.net /shm.html (2030 words)

	The Message International - Secular Education: The Insidious Erosion of Faith
		Secular humanism is used in educational philosophy to refer to the philosophy of a cult that has set forth its creed in three documents: Humanist Manifesto I (published in 1933), Humanist Manifesto II (published in 1973), and A Secular Humanist Declaration (published in 1980, American Humanist Association, Amherst, NY).
		It is important to note that all of the secular humanist treatises were signed by many influential people in government and public institutions throughout the U. Among the most noteworthy of the signatures on the first manifesto is the name of John Dewey.
		There are a number of dangerous concepts espoused by secular humanists that stand in stark contrast to the basic principles of Islam.
	www.messageonline.org /2001aprilmay/cover2.htm (1738 words)

	Articles - Secular humanism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Secular humanism is appealing to a growing cross section of population around the world.
		Secular humanism organizations are found in all parts of the earth: India, China, Australia, Europe, North America, etc.
		Fundamentalists see secular humanism as a threat, described in the Bible and the Qur'an as nonbelief.
	www.mainearth.com /articles/Secular_Humanism (387 words)

	A Secular Humanist Declaration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Secular Humanist Declaration was an argument for and statement of belief in Democratic Secular Humanism.
		The document was issued in 1980 by The Council for Democratic and Secular Humanism ("CODESH"), now the Council for Secular Humanism.
		Shah (president, Indian Secular Society; director, Institute for the Study of Indian Traditions)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A_Secular_Humanist_Declaration (425 words)

	Reasonings October 2000
		These efforts were the first by secular humanists in the United States and the world to organize.
		A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE in the secular humanist movement occurred in the early nineties when we decided to formally incorporate the Center for Inquiry, as an independent organization that would provide synergistic support to the Council, CSICOP, and other organizations that shared our goals and would join us.
		There are 97 secular humanist Alliance of Secular Humanist Societies (ASHS) groups, approximately 101 skeptics groups (47 in North America and 54 throughout the rest of the world), 73 Campus Freethought Alliance groups, and an estimated 500 SOS groups, which are in constant flux (this includes some 150 groups in prisons and 50 foreign groups).
	www.atheistalliance.org /Aaw/AAWOCT0.htm (2726 words)

	Optimistic Secular Humanism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Far from being one who has entered the light of scientific objectivity, the secular humanist is often involved in blind faith of the worst kind.
		Since the secular humanist is attempting to establish a science/religion dichotomy, the worst thing a theist can do is to become inappropriately emotional during a discussion.
		It is important to also realize that the modern secular humanist has taken a name for himself that has a history going back as far as the renaissance.
	www.xenos.org /essays/humnsm.htm (1689 words)

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