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2007-03-06 16:10:39 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Secular humanism is the philosphy of doing good for mankind without the promise of reward and punishment offered by religion.
Atheism is the belief that god does not exist.
Many atheist are secular humanists.
2007-03-06 16:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Atheism is a negative view, or nonbelief: it denies the existence of God. Secular humanism is a positive view, or belief: it affirms the value of humanity in a godless world.
Some people consider babies to be atheists; no one, however, would consider babies to be secular humanists, because secular humanism is a specific belief or world-view.
2007-03-06 16:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rob Diamond 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the folk who've already responded relating to the actuality that Secular Humanism is a extra specific philosophy and that atheism is a wide-unfold one are impressive. in my view, I want Sarcastic Humanism, yet it somewhat is in simple terms me...
2016-10-17 11:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be agnostic or simply unchurched, and be a secular humanist. Many non-religious people do not believe there is NO God, they are simply not convinced by their observation or by religion. But they still want to give to charity, volunteer, and be involved in "do-gooding."
2007-03-06 16:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by callmeplayfair 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, it's like squares and rectangles. All secular humansts are atheists, but not all atheists are secular humanists.
2007-03-06 16:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by N 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will try not to write a book on the subject like many folks here, simply put:
secular humanism talks about what a person does believe.
Atheism merely talks about what a person doesnt believe.
Edit: Please Ignore Poohcat. Aetheists are not against god, they dont believe in god. Such claims are worse then people claiming christians are pro slavery because the bible clearly outlines HOW slaves are meant to be handled and sold. (yes its in there look it up)
2007-03-06 16:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secular humanism is just someone who wants to do his own thing and leave God out of it. Atheism on the other hand is someone who is "against" God and therefore against any person who professes to love God, no matter which religion it is.
2007-03-06 16:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋