The author claimed humanism was a stand-in for monotheism... not religion.
Decent arguments could be made on either side whether humanism is a standin for religion. I tend to think "Mostly not. But maybe somewhat. In certain cases with certain individuals."
As for humanism being a stand-in for monotheism, I tend to say "No."
To me, secular humanism is a transparent set of values. You are invited to examine them and determine for yourself if you agree. Some religions follow that model. If anything, secular humanism may be similar to those religions. But that's not monotheism's model by any stretch.
Decent arguments could be made on either side whether humanism is a standin for religion. I tend to think "Mostly not. But maybe somewhat. In certain cases with certain individuals."
As for humanism being a stand-in for monotheism, I tend to say "No."
To me, secular humanism is a transparent set of values. You are invited to examine them and determine for yourself if you agree. Some religions follow that model. If anything, secular humanism may be similar to those religions. But that's not monotheism's model by any stretch.
