By Bobby Witherington In 1933, a group of 34 humanists in the United States set forth the philosophical and religious principles which they regarded as fundamental. The document they drafted is known as Humanist Manifesto L Herein are contained some 15 radical affirmations. Affirmation number one says: “Religious humanists regard the universe as self-existent and not …
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What Is Humanism?
By Connie W. Adams A struggle of epic proportions is now being waged over what has come to be called “humanism.” With some it is a catch phrase, a scare word. Some of the opposition to what is being called humanism is ill conceived and sensationally promoted. Some have built great reputations as champion fighters of …
The Humanist Doctrine Of Man
By Harold Fite David asked the question, “What is man, that thou art mindful of him?” (Psa. 8:4). This is an age-old question, the answer to which answers other perplexing questions, such as, “Where did man come from?”; “What is his purpose?”; and “Where is he going.” The Humanist conception of man is expressed in their …
The History of Humanism
By Ron Halbrook Who and what is this monster of so-called “Humanism”? It is Satan appearing as an angel of light, whispering to the heart of man, “Ye shall be as gods – you need no one higher than yourself!” This is the same old sin and rebellion against God. It is atheism, a denial of …