Secular Humanism: Christian Worldview

Secular Humanism is defined as a comprehensive, nonreligious life stance incorporating: A naturalistic philosophy. A cosmic outlook rooted in science. A consequentialist ethical system, (What is Secular). Secular Humanism is considered a worldview because it addresses all the following subjects; theological, philosophical, ethical, biological, psychological, sociological, legal, economic, political, and historical nature. Secular Humanism answers the following questions; the question of Origin, the question of Identity, the question of Meaning/Purpose, the question of Morality, and the question of Destiny. Secular Humanist answer the question of Origin by believing that the universe and all life was an incredible coincidence, in which life
Secular Humanist believe that the question of Origin is answered by thinking that all life started as single-celled organisms. The Christian Worldview says that the question of Origin is answered by assuming “that everything exists, including humans, is the result of God, the Creator God,” (Weider & Gutierrez, 2013 pg.65). When answering the question of Identity, Secular Humanist believe that mankind is nothing more than overly evolved animals. Whereas the Christian Worldview states that mankind is on a higher level than other animals. James 3:7 states that “All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind.” Secular Humanism answers the question of Meaning/Purpose by believing that life has no actual value. The Christian Worldview believes that the purpose of humanity according to John 17:3, is “that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” Secular Humanism believes that the question of Morality is answered by understanding that all ethics, morality and laws are created by mankind, not God. The Christian Worldview believes that the answer to this question can be found in scriptures, such as Romans 13:8-10 “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.” The last question that should be considered is the question of Destiny. Secular Humanist