"Tinkerntom" wrote in message
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KMAN wrote:
"BCITORGB" wrote in message
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Tink asks of KMAN:
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So, would you describe yourself as an atheist, agnostic, humanist?
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Can one be an atheist and a secular humanist at the same time?

frtzw906

I think so...

What Is Secular Humanism?
Secular Humanism is a term which has come into use in the last thirty
years
to describe a world view with the following elements and principles:

a.. A conviction that dogmas, ideologies and traditions, whether
religious, political or social, must be weighed and tested by each
individual and not simply accepted on faith.
b.. Commitment to the use of critical reason, factual evidence, and

scientific methods of inquiry, rather than faith and mysticism, in
seeking
solutions to human problems and answers to important human questions.
c.. A primary concern with fulfillment, growth, and creativity for
both
the individual and humankind in general.
d.. A constant search for objective truth, with the understanding
that new
knowledge and experience constantly alter our imperfect perception of
it.
e.. A concern for this life and a commitment to making it
meaningful
through better understanding of ourselves, our history, our
intellectual and
artistic achievements, and the outlooks of those who differ from us.
f.. A search for viable individual, social and political principles
of
ethical conduct, judging them on their ability to enhance human
well-being
and individual responsibility.
g.. A conviction that with reason, an open marketplace of ideas,
good
will, and tolerance, progress can be made in building a better world
for
ourselves and our children.
http://www.secularhumanism.org/intro/what.html

Frtwz and KMAN, can I assume that you are both comfortable with this
definition, and willing to identify yourself as a Secular Humanist,
atheist with no need for the imaginary mystical creation of men's mind
called God? TnT

I will say that if I were forced to choose to be associated with some sort
of identifying label in the realm of sprituality, I suppose I might choose
Secular Humanist. But I'm not a member of any such organization and don't
know that I agree with everything they stand for.

You may definitely say however that I do not believe that there is some sort
of invisible man or other mythical entity managing the affairs of the planet
earth.