Humanism, the "new" old religion. It is just mans way of denying that God does exists. It is being taught in our colleges across this country and around the world. It is really nothing new between God and man. Man in his pride and arrogance claming we don't need you or your ways. I guess it does come down to a step of faith into who you are going to believe.Not that there is any thing wrong with understanding how this world works and to use it to our benefit. I just think we as a human race need to acknowledge who made it happen.
Humanism,
Education is thus a most powerful ally of humanism. What can the theistic Sunday schools, meeting for an hour once a week, and teaching only a fraction of the children, do to stem the tide of a five-day program of humanistic teaching?
-1933, Charles Francis Potter, Humanism, A New Religion
Jesus own words,
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no-one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."
The Bible was nothing more to me than just a book of words until at age 29 when I asked Him into my life and it became clear as to what the truth is. It is that first step of faith that leads to a greater understanding of His presence in this world and in every true believers heart.Flawed like 8track said, yes, but striving for that greater prize(in His power) that nothing in this world can offer or compare too.
Humanism,
There is no God and no soul. Hence there are no needs for the props of traditional religion. With dogma and creed excluded, the immutable truth is also dead and buried. There is no room for fixed, natural law or permanent moral absolutes.
God's word,
For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools
I have never looked at my relationship with Jesus as a religion. Humanism is a religion but Christianity practiced as a relationship is just that a relationship with the one and only living God. Christianity practiced as a religion is just the same as any other religion.Just mans way of controlling or appeasing his god. We all worship something, believe it or not it was what we were created for. But I guess that is what this post is about. Or what 8 first thought he would name it,"8track(the Christian) & The Atheist" LOL
From the mouth of Peter the fisherman,he sometimes had trouble with this one himself.LOL
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
If either one of you make it out to Southern California we will have too hook up for some cold beers and fine cigars.I'm sure MACS and the rest of us out here would enjoy meeting you both.Was it 8track that traded MACS for the shirt? I will have to find it and top it so we can look at MACS saggy butt, LOL .I was at his house with echo4alpha when he got it.
BTW, I like the picture, something about the blur adds to it.
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Dan