I don't get Secular Humanism

[Contingency Plan]

On the one hand, it upholds human rights, dignity and worth; but on the other, undermines any objective, external basis for these claims.

Surely man derives his worth from his status as the divine image-bearer; how can any secular worldview - in which we are but random collections of atoms - suggest humans have value?

What am I missing here?

 

[DNW]

You = fail. Why must we derive our worth from our status as the "divine image-bearer"?

 

[Kookz]

Originally Posted by Contingency Plan

On the one hand, it upholds human rights, dignity and worth; but on the other, undermines any objective, external basis for these claims.

Surely man derives his worth from his status as the divine image-bearer; how can any secular worldview - in which we are but random collections of atoms - suggest humans have value?

What am I missing here?

Is this a serious post?

Who is suggesting that humans have value?

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by Kookz

Is this a serious post?

Who is suggesting that humans have value?

He was probably shitfaced.

 

[unjung]

I can't make any decisions for myself.

 

[Flambeur]

Originally Posted by Contingency Plan

On the one hand, it upholds human rights, dignity and worth; but on the other, undermines any objective, external basis for these claims. Surely man derives his worth from his status as the divine image-bearer; how can any secular worldview - in which we are but random collections of atoms - suggest humans have value? What am I missing here?
Wow, are you for real?

 

[rach2jlc]

I think you need a contingency plan, as critical thinking may not be for you.

 

[itsstillmatt]

I don't get it either, though for different reasons.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by iammatt

I don't get it either, though for different reasons.

Now, don't tell me that the "divine image bearer" part didn't rope you in?

One need look only as far as, say, a young Alain Delon or teh current Ronallldo to know that He exists, and that He likes Frenchmen and soccer.

 

[Fuuma]

Read this, a quick glance shows it displays the main points:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secular_Humanism


If you still don't get it (you don't need to agree) kill yourself as it is grade 8th stuff at best.

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by iammatt

I don't get it either, though for different reasons.
Humanism (the broader movement) is the Good News of the 21st century.

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Humanism (the broader movement) is the Good News of the 21st century.

Movements are bad news. That is the part I don't get.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Humanism (the broader movement) is the Good News of the 21st century.

It's pretty old news and after two WW it is seriously challenged.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by iammatt

Movements are bad news. That is the part I don't get.

What about bowel movements?

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Read this, a quick glance shows it displays the main points: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secular_Humanism If you still don't get it (you don't need to agree) kill yourself as it is grade 8th stuff at best.

You know, if you, RJ, and matt were all homos, I'd be the happiest gurl in the whole wide world. You'll notice manton isn't in that list, because I already consider him in teh sisterhood.

Originally Posted by Fuuma

What about bowel movements?
These can be just as bad. Two words: INDIAN CURRY.