Non-Religious Views

Question 1

What is the Humanist view on the death penalty?

Answer 1

1. Wrong b/c premeditated murder is wrong even when carried out by the government.
2. ‘Repay injury with justice and kindness with kindness’
   - Forgiveness instead of revenge.
3. Golden Rule

Question 2

What is the Humanist response to good, evil and suffering?

Answer 2

1. Humans have control over their lives and must take responsibility for their actions. Natural evils are happen by chance. Concept of original sin is cruel b/c it argues that humans are innately flawed and that evil and suffering are inevitable.
2. Epicurean paradox