Secular Humanism

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Secular Humanism

• Wisdom And Instruction
• Lesson 2

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What Is Secular Humanism?

• Secular Worldly, materialopposite of spiritual.
• Humanism System of thought according to which
  human interests, values, and thought predominate.

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What Is Secular Humanism?

• As nontheists, we begin with humans not God,
  nature not deity.
• It holds that man alone is responsible for the
  realization of the world of his dreams, thus,
  holding that God has nothing whatsoever to do
  with it.
• In summary humanism is the demotion of God and
  the glorification of man as supreme being in the
  creation.

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The Effects of Humanism

• As an organization It is very bold, dogmatic,
  evangelistic.
• As an influence It permeates our society TV,
  schools, legislationeven churches!
• TV Evolution (stated as fact), acceptance and
  glorification of immorality.
• Schools Evolution (taught as fact), approach to
  curriculum, eradication of mention of God. Quote
  from John Dunphy (pg. 5).
• Legislation Laws passed, not based on justice,
  but on personal agendas and what make people feel
  better.

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The Effects of Humanism

• Humanism in churches?
• Bible classes Make it relevant
• God not relevant, therefore salvation not
  relevant.
• Bible characters not relevant.
• Only human interests relevant how to feel better
  about self or make others feel better.

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The Effects of Humanism

• Humanism in churches?
• Preaching morality not an issue, therefore
  preachers job to help others feel better.
• Social gospel The result of humanism in the
  churchCare of physical, social interests rather
  than spiritual.
• Weve closed our minds to such trivial
  considerations as the question of the
  resurrection of Christ (a minister in Virginia).
• Were interested in human life and destiny on
  earthThe function of a minister is to guide the
  thinking of people along social and economic
  lines. Morals, like religion, are out of date.
  The world today requires a new social order
  (another minister).

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How Affect Us?

• Some through blatant attacks.
• Mostly through subtle philosophies, gradually
  inching us away from God.
• Positive vs. negative preaching.
• Preach the Man, not the plan.
• Make to feel good, not convict of sin.
• Accepting, not legalistic.
• Not mention God or Christ, may be offensive!

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How Affect Us?
Hebrews 514by reason of use have their senses
exercised to discern both good and evil.

• Up to Parents, elders, teachers, brethren to make
  selves, children, and others aware.
• Must exercise senses by examining all
  thingsbeing vigilant and watchful for the
  influences of such philosophies.
• Turn thinking back to God, not human society
  (Eph. 417-24).

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Overcoming Humanism

• Though it is anti-religious, humanism is itself a
  religion. Why?
• Must be accepted by faith.
• Establishes its own moral standard.
• Evangelistic in its cause.
• Seeks devotion from those who believe in it.
• Overcoming humanism first requires a decision on
  our part Will I put my faith in a religion that
  exalts man as God, or will I put my faith in the
  one true God who created all things?
• The evidence of God far outweigh the evidence of
  evolution.

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Overcoming Humanism

• When we acknowledge God as our creator, His word
  provides the means to overcome humanism.
• John 1717 Gods word is truth, not human
  opinion It is constant and objective, not fickle
  and subjective.
• Rom. 121-32 Modern humanists are not the first
  to not like to retain god in their knowledge.
  Learn from the mistakes of past generations who
  denied God.
• Jer. 1023 Constantly remember our need for
  Gods guidance.
• 1 Cor. 319-21 No matter what men say, Gods
  wisdom is far greater than our own (Isa. 559).