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Christian Humanists Dear Brother Ron Can you be a Christian and a Humanist? I didn't think this was possible because I believe Humanism does not believe in supernatural beliefs or a belief in a God. Your response is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Stillbornagain Dear Stillbornagain Humanism clearly rejects deference to supernatural beliefs in resolving human affairs but not necessarily the beliefs themselves; indeed some strains of Humanism are compatible with some religions.. In focusing on the capacity for self-determination, humanism rejects the validity of transcendental justifications, such as a dependence on belief without reason, the supernatural, or texts of allegedly divine origin. Humanists endorse universal morality based on the commonality of the human condition, suggesting that solutions to human social and cultural problems cannot be parochial. As Humanism encompasses intellectual currents running through a wide variety of philosophical and religious thought, several strains of Humanism allow it to fulfill, supplement or supplant the role of religions. In other words, humanism advocates the same things Jesus preached-love and concern for each other, charity toward the less fortunate and upright moral standards. Since humanism advocates logic over belief in seeking this truth, many people feel it is in conflict with spirituality. While humanism may not be compatible with organized religion, I find nothing in its philosophy which would keep a person from trying to emulate the life of Jesus. Since I define a Christian as one who patterns his thoughts and actions after Jesus, I find no conflict here. Best always Brother Ron |