To put it succinctly, a secular humanist is someone who views the nature and well being of humanity through a non-religious philosophy. Secular humanism looks into the ways in which the human race might be bettered, or better cared for, through reasoned study of its habits and needs.
As to exactly how this can be achieved has been a subject of debate since the high middle ages when what might accurately be called the first humanists began a movement in opposition to the Catholic-led ecclesiastical look on humanity, which focuses upon what the purpose of the human race is, and how it might be bettered in relation, and in deference, to the Abrahamic god.
This circumstance has, unfortunately, led to many theistic-minded people to view secular humanism as a counter-force, much in the same way that others view the Big Bang Theory, and the Theory of Evolution, to be in opposition to their beliefs.
This is not necessarily true, as christians and other theists can be evolutionists, secular humanists, or big bangers as well.
Heh... big bangers.
As to exactly how this can be achieved has been a subject of debate since the high middle ages when what might accurately be called the first humanists began a movement in opposition to the Catholic-led ecclesiastical look on humanity, which focuses upon what the purpose of the human race is, and how it might be bettered in relation, and in deference, to the Abrahamic god.
This circumstance has, unfortunately, led to many theistic-minded people to view secular humanism as a counter-force, much in the same way that others view the Big Bang Theory, and the Theory of Evolution, to be in opposition to their beliefs.
This is not necessarily true, as christians and other theists can be evolutionists, secular humanists, or big bangers as well.
Heh... big bangers.
If you believe it, question it. If you question it, get an answer. If you have an answer, does that answer satisfy reality? Does it satisfy you? Probably not. For no one else will agree with you, not really.
