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To: jlallen who wrote (90935)	12/9/2004 6:08:28 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 108807

Any consistent atheism will acknowledge that there is no objective system of value; that there is no metaphysical knowledge, only pragmatic systems; and that evolution is a dead end. The fact that humanists claims to be atheistic, and yet to represent universal human values; that they claim to have insight into the nature of things through science; and that they take an optimistic view of evolution, shows that they are a faith.

To: jlallen who wrote (90935)	12/9/2004 6:20:08 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 108807

There aren't all that many true atheists out there, so the application of your doctrine will be pretty limited.

To: jlallen who wrote (90935)	12/10/2004 11:21:20 PM
From: Grainne	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I had a buch of 3D stuff going on the last few days that prevailed. Okay, back to secular humanism. First, what is the difference between a worldview, a credo, a faith or religion? I personally think secular humanism is a worldview. It requires no belief in anything supernatural, and isn't that where religions and worldviews digress? Now I realize the religious right is threatened by secular humanism (as they misunderstand it, in my opinion). As I recall you have advocated respect for people's religious belief systems. Since you seem to suggest it is a religion of sorts, do you think it could ever be excessive, in the same way religious excesses fanned historical events like the Inquisition?