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Secular Humanism versus Biblical World View
APOL 104
Davis Bryant
Liberty University
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Secular Humanism versus Biblical World View
The Question of Origin
“Humanism was “codified” by 34 of its leaders in 1933. Although many other versions of
humanism have appeared before and since.” (All About Philosophy, 2002) Humanist does not
believe in the thought of God; they think modern science can give us the answers we need to for
life. Humanist feel that life, as well as the universe, are a development of nonliving matter that
turned into living cells, this is also called Darwin’s Theory. As Christians, we believe that God
created everything in and around this world we live in. We believe God created us; He made sure
when He was creating us He kept all species to its kind. Genesis 1: 21-25 (publisher, 1995)
The Question of Identity
A humanist believes we come from animals; they are seeking truth through observing and
experiment. They feel new babies do not understand or have any meaning of their existence, and
only know it after living for a certain amount of time. This leads them to be for abortion; they
feel life is not sacred. A humanist believes abortion and euthanasia should not be a criminal act
and should be their choice. Humanist believe we are nothing more than an advanced animal, but
God created us in His image, and we are all unique in a certain way.
The Question of Meaning/Purpose
“Humanism holds that the universe exists for no purpose. We are the result of a blind and
random process that does not necessitate any meaning.” ( All About Philosophy, 2002 )
Love, relationships, dreams, concerns, and thoughts are seen as not being real. A humanist thinks
mankind has no meaning or significance; they feel we have no control over our lives, more or
less they feel when life is over it is over. As Christians, our purpose is to love, serve and have a
relationship with God. Through His word is where we learn about Jesus and His life and what He
did for us all, and what we are suppose to do for others. (Matthew 28:19)
(publisher, 1995)
The Question of Morality
The humanist believes ethics, laws, and morality have nothing to do with God, but all with man.
“Without God, we lose any transcendent purpose of giving meaning to our individual lives. We
are nothing more than bugs struggling with survival until we die.” (All About Philosophy, 2002 )
They feel humans decide for themselves what is right and wrong, and can change their minds at
any point. This goes along with their saying that man is in control over their on destiny as well as
how they should live their life. This also goes against what Christians believe, we are born into
sin and can in no means save ourselves from sin without excepting Christ.
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The Question of Destiny
A humanist thinks that this life and this world are all there is, and there is nothing else to it, we
just die. The feel the body decomposes and all that is left is whatever impact we left for others is
all we have left, memories. If you look at the way they look at life, it is depressing. I mean to live
life and believe there is nothing after this life is scary. We as believers in Christ have that hope of
eternal life and the Joy to live the next life with Jesus in heaven. The most afraid of all these
questions and beliefs take a look at the book of Revelation 21:1-8 (publisher, 1995) I would
rather live my life believing in the one true God, and die and then find out that there is no God or
Heaven. Than live this life not believing in Him, and die and find out that there is life after death.
That is a fear all of us as Christians should have.
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References
AllAboutPhilosophy, 2016 (2002) Humanism. Available at:
http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/Humanism.htm (Accessed: 23 June 2016).
Weider, L., and Gutierrez, B. (2013) Finding Your Worldview Thinking Christianly about the
World. LifeWay:
Publisher (1995) GOD’S WORD Translation (GW). Available at:
https://www.bible.com/bible/70/col.3.gw (Accessed: 23 June 2016).
Hindson, E., and Caner, E. (2008) The Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics: Surveying the
evidence for the truth of Christianity. Eugene, Or.: Harvest House Publishers, U.S.
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