LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
NON-Christian Worldview Secular Humanism
Submitted to Dr. Thomas Keiser
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of
RLGN-104
Research Paper: NON-Christian Worldview Assignment
By
Lisa M. Nutter
OCTOBER 14, 2025
Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................1
ORIGIN........................................................................................................................................................1
IDENTITY.....................................................................................................................................................1
MEANING....................................................................................................................................................2
MORALITY...................................................................................................................................................2
DESTINY......................................................................................................................................................2
BIBLIOGRAPHY............................................................................................................................................3
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INTRODUCTION
Secular Humanism worldview seeks human values and interest above all. Followers do
not believe in a deity, viewing the concept as human thoughts and wants. Closely related to
atheist which does not believe in a deity secular humanist upholds a human centered moral
philosophy despite their differences, both exist within the same realm, as they reject the notion
of deity. “All men, with few exceptions believe in a supreme being, only the fool says there is no
God.”1 This worldview will serve as the basis for addressing the foundation of origin, identity,
meaning, morality, and destiny.
ORIGIN
Secular Humanism posits that matter existed indefinitely, aligning with the theory of
evolution as the primary explanation for the origin of humanity. According to this perspective,
both personality and consciousness are products of evolutionary processes, and there is no
divine purpose guiding existence. The assertion that God does not exist is inherently self-
refuting, as it requires exhaustive knowledge of all existence, thereby making it impossible for
anyone to truthfully claim that God is not among the things that exist (Doug Powell 2006).2
Darwinism is often regarded as the sole rationalization for man’s development (Weider &
Gutierrez, 2013).34
IDENTITY
Secular Humanists assert that human beings hold a unique position among life but do
not consider humanity greater to other organisms, recognizing their evolutionary genesis. They
believe in the capacity for free will, suggesting that individuals have the autonomy over their
lives and shape civilization. To be human is seen as a substantial and genetic sequence, with the
potential to create a humane world.
1 COOPER, David Lipscomb. Man. His Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Glorification, Etc. (Enlarged and Revised
Edition.). 1950.
2 Doug Powell, Holman Quick Source Guide to Christian Apologetics (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2006), 98.
3 Ben Gutierrez and Lew Weider, Finding Your Worldview: Thinking Christianly about the World (B&H Academic,
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MEANING
Opinions among Secular Humanists regarding meaning and purpose vary. Some propose
that meaning can be understood through scientific or naturalistic frameworks, while others
argue that natural life can acquire significance without godly endorsement or scientific basis.
There are those who dismiss the concepts of purpose and meaning altogether, viewing them as
illusions. In this context, value, love, and purpose are perceived as constructs rather than
inherent truths.
MORALITY
Morality acknowledged within Secular Humanism, believes that humankind is inherently
good; and education, adequately progresses man over religious transformation and thus, is key
to human potential. Advocating for relativism, recognizing that moral values may change over
time “What is right today may be wrong tomorrow” (Weider & Gutierrez, 2013)1. This
perspective contrasts with religious teachings in humanity's inherent sinfulness and the
necessity for divine redemption.
DESTINY
Secular Humanists reject the notion of afterlife, positing a person's legacy is defined by
their impact on others. purposeful actions, as civic service and philanthropy, serve as a lasting
impression. Ultimately, the belief is humanity has little control over existence, when life
concludes, it is final (Weider & Gutierrez, 2013).2
BIBLIOGRAPHY
COOPER, David Lipscomb. Man. His Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Glorification, Etc.
(Enlarged and Revised Edition.). 1950.
Powell, Doug. Holman Quick Source Guide to Christian Apologetics. B&H Publishing
Group, 2006.
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2 IBID
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Weider, Lew, and Ben Gutiérrez. Finding Your Worldview. Thinking Christianly about the
World,2013.
