What is the philosophy of secular humanism? Why do some people demonize this way of thinking? What does a humanist do that is so bad? Let's look a little closer at this perspective. Be brave and take the "Are you a humanist quiz."People demonize things to prevent people from exploring them. This is a favorite tactic of the Abrahamic religions, the world's dominant religions. So, here's a warning: We will be discussing forbidden territory. You've been taught to shun these things because you believe they are evil. Do you want to know why you've been taught to fear humanism?What's a Secular Humanism WorldviewThe word secular means things that are not religious. Secularity is the state of neutrality concerning religious affiliation or belief. The Abrahamic religions use secular theology to describe the lack of credibility in the concept of theism. In other words, some Jews, Christians, and Muslims do not believe in the concept of an imaginary friend, yet they still belong to their respective religions.Humanism places the primary value of people above religious beliefs. This mindset stresses the inherent goodness of humanity. It promotes the use of rational thought and science.A worldview or paradigm is a filter through which we experience reality. It is the home of beliefs, attitudes, and values.
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