Secularism Flashcards
Mass suggestion or influence through the manipulation of symbols using psychology to have the recipient accept a certain position
Propaganda
An atheistic and materialistic world view that advocates a public society free from the influence of religion
Secularism
A religious and philosophical worldview that makes humankind the ultimate norm by which truth and values are based upon
Secular humanism
Four horsemen of atheism who attack religion
Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennette,and Christopher Hatchens
Human belief that humans are made of substance ,merely a matter in motion
Monism
A humanistic movement that wants that wants to advance humanity beyond physical/mental limits through biotechnology
Transhumanism
Name the disciples Jesus calls in John 1
Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip, Nathaniel
Romans 3:23
For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God.
Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us– for it is written,’Cursed is everyone who hanged on a tree (cross).’
Romans 10:13
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
The belief that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes.
Naturalism
Endorses the basic morality of the Christian God, but doesn’t believe in His miraculous, direct involvement in the world
Deism
A set of beliefs about the cause, nature, and purpose of life’s questions.Or a system of belief that attempts to define the nature of the divine and existence of God.
Religion
Give 2 reasons why Secularism can be considered a Religion worldview, even though they don’t want to be called ‘religious’?
A. Secularism is a religion because it attempts to answer the big questions
B. Secularism is an exclusive cultural system that fosters collective action on collective ideals with zeal.
