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Secular Humanism In The United States

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What is Secularism Secularism according to some people is the belief that man does not need God to be good. Secularism is also defined as a system of doctrines and practices that disregards any form of religious faith and worship. Secularism has become widespread throughout the world and has been adopted by almost all countries. Most country leaders do not identify their country with a particular religion publically, but as a personal choice. Countries Even though Christianity continues to dominate as the world system of belief, the likes of Secular Humanism continues to grow. Humanism in the context of this writing and to describe a particular behavior is spelled with a capital “H”. It is used to distinguish Humanism from humanities with a lower case “h” as it relates to the philosophical study of human interest. Secular Humanism, in its more …show more content…

In the United States it is stated that religion will have no part in the political arena, except the use of the Bible to take an oath to uphold a political office. Every position in any type of political office though uses the Bible as the basis of swearing an oath to uphold the position of that office. I first encounter the word secular humanism as a section of our studies while attending the International Seminary School. It shows in our studies that secular humanism is responsible for wreaking havoc in our communities, families, the rise in crime, divorces; it is also a cause for decrease in the morals and religious education in the school system, among other things. It has lead man to believe that there is no God (Atheism), that man can solve his own problems without any intervention from God or a god; man believes he is the highest form of life. His faith is destroyed because of this

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