Humanist Quiz Flashcards
What is a belief system based on?
learned behavior
Where do we live?
western civilization
We need to know the language others are speaking.
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What is secular humanist based on?
based on the manifestos
When was the first manifesto created?
1933
When was the second manifesto created?
1973
When was the third manifesto created?
2003
What is the shortest manifesto?
the third (last)
What is establishment clause based on?
based on religon
What is equal protection?
1- government cannot establish an official religion
2- official religion cannot be imposed on government
What is affirmations?
another word for truth claims
What are humanist?
I centered self justifications of human centered beliefs
epicureans believed…
pleasure
stoics believed…
mind/logic
Humanist are a mixture of epicureans and stoics.
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Why was the manifesto acceptable to the audience?
Dewey influenced the establishment of humanism
What did 1933 come out from?
1920s progressive movement
what was 1920s progressive movement designed to do?
reform society
What was the progressive movement based on?
science and economic change
What was the 18 and 19 amendments?
the prohibition and the right for women to vote
who were the 18 and 19 amendments driven by?
women
Why did prohibition not work?
because you cant control people behavior
What was religious America full of in 1920-1930?
cults
Why was the twenties called the roaring twenties?
because there was a lot of money and business was booming
What are the two appeals of the humanist manifesto?
1- their inherent sinful nature
2- they wanted to be free from the control of organized religion
What are the three truth claims?
1- larger understanding
2- scientific advancements
3- a deeper appreciation of brotherhood
Why was the claim for brotherhood so appealing?
religion at the time rejected people and made others feel excluded
What is the defining religion of humanism?
1- meets adequate social goals
2- meets personal satisfaction
Why was the 1930s a significant time for the HM?
they were trying to find an audience
What are the two examples of conflict in Roman Catholicism?
1- galileo
2- Martin Luther (95 theses)
(both in the 1500)
Who is the authority in roman Catholicism?
the religion and the pope
Who do Christians believe is their authority?
God
Who was the father of the reformation?
Martain Luther
What was Martain Luthers Goal?
to reform the catholic church not break it
What did the religion become after Luther?
Protestantism (protestant was against the catholic church)
What is the Christian church known for
the splits
what is the Russian orthodox church
a split from roman catolocism
which areas remained catholic
spain and france