so cool
2007-03-27 02:55:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Intelligence, compassion, and a sense of humor! What more could you ask for?
2007-03-27 03:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A "humanist" is someone who believes in human beings being responsible for their own actions (ie - not blaming them on the devil, god or some 'spiritual' entity) and in human beings working together to solve problems and make the world a better place.
Secular just refers to 'non-religious', as a 'secular state' - that is a state or government not governed by a religious authority (ie - the church of England or the Holy Roman Empire).
So a secular humanist (and there are religious humanists) is a humanist that believes in people running thier own lives (kind of an American thing don't ya think? although its not exclusively American) And that's way cool!
2007-03-27 03:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the concept of secular humanist is a necessary stance against those who believe morals only come from god, I dislike the need for labeling. I dislike using a label as a justification (eg, of 'coolness') even more.
But, I would have to say that non-theistic morality is more wide and varied than the stagnant and outdated theistic morality and so there is a lot more to discuss, therefore more progress can be made.
2007-03-27 03:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who believe in the inherent good in mankind, and don't believe in God are free not to judge or condemn others based on emotional beliefs.
2007-03-27 02:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you get my request to be notified when it's 'Three's Company" day?
i can't check because they deleted that account lasy might in the middle of asking a question.
2007-03-27 03:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by AVATARD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because they are generally far above average in any given category.
2007-03-27 03:00:02 · answer #6 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they focus on what's important. Humans.
2007-03-27 03:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something about the positive attitude.
2007-03-27 02:59:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coz they're splendid
2007-03-27 02:59:19 · answer #9 · answered by Screamin' Banshee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they care so much.
2007-03-27 02:58:00 · answer #10 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋