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1 HUMANISM 정요셉 (Joseph) 권영재 (Young Jae) 박성수 (Sung Soo) 김에덴 (Eden) kenplummer.com

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to Humanism Strong points of Humanism Weak points of Humanism Christian Alternatives Open Questions

4 Introduction Speaker: Sung Soo Park

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6 INTRODUCTION The word God is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weakness. -Albert Einstein en.wikipedia.org

7 INTRODUCTION Man is the measure of all things. -Protagoras

8 WHAT IS HUMANISM? The center of world is human. Humanists are basically atheists. There s probably No GOD. Don t worry about god and enjoy your life.

9 WHAT IS HUMANISM? Maximize human personality. Pursue to be a perfect human being. Only Intelligence study and scientific development.

10 EMERGENCE OF HUMANISM Hellenism - Ancient Greece + Oriental culture - Human-centered values Humanism - Humanism movement occurred to resist church authority. - Their goal was the recovery of natural humanity.

11 EMERGENCE OF HUMANISM Humanism spread to all Europe through the Renaissance. In 17C, modern science and humanism fused with each other. But After 18C, Humanism s purpose deteriorated from the revival of ancient studies to being focused on human being itself.

12 MANIFESTO Ι(1933) Humanism is a new "religion The universe is self-existing and not created. Human is a part of nature and a result of a continuous process. americanhumanist.org

13 MANIFESTO ΙΙ(1973) 17 statements in manifesto ΙΙ reconfirm Manifesto Ι. Humanist wanted Manifesto ΙΙ to solve problems that came from World war ΙΙ and Nazism. "No deity will save us; we must save ourselves, americanhumanist.org

14 MANIFESTO ΙΙΙ(2003) Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis. Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of evolutionary change, an unguided process. Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience Life s fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals. Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships. Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness. Respect for differing yet humane views in an open, secular, democratic, environmentally sustainable society. americanhumanist.org

15 MANIFESTO (1) It is not appropriate that we think about God and supernatural. (2) We can reach that meaning and perfection of human through endeavor. (3) Faith for God is opposed with this endeavor that makes human development. (4) Matter is the only truth that we can experience. Secular Humanism

16 H U M A N I S M = E V E R Y W H E R E M A N E X I S T S. Theologically, humanists are atheists.

17 H U M A N I S M = E V E R Y W H E R E M A N E X I S T S. Philosophically, humanists are naturalists

18 H U M A N I S M = E V E R Y W H E R E M A N E X I S T S. In view of life, humanists are evolutionist egloos.zum.com/kether/v/

19 H U M A N I S M = E V E R Y W H E R E M A N E X I S T S. Humanists accommodates situations ethically. Humanism is powerful worldview. So, If you have no religion, you might be a humanist.

20 Strong points of humanism Speaker: Eden Kim

21 1. HUMANISM EMPHASIZES HUMAN DIGNITY. Textbook of Christianity and Modern Thoughts

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23 2. HUMANISM GIVES MOTIVATION FOR BETTER LIFE. Textbook of Christianity and Modern Thoughts

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25 3. HUMANISM PROVIDES A NEW PERCEPTION OF HISTORY. Textbook of Christianity and Modern Thoughts

26 Based on facts Key role of shaping future

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28 Weak points of humanism Speaker: Young Jae Kwon

29 Do you know what is the standard of morality?

30 1. HUMANISM MAKE EGOISM.

31 They live the life for just enjoyment

32 Humanism Indiviualism Egoism

33 Example of egoism from humanism

34 Humanism can lead to individualism, and individualism to egoism. Egoism can be harmful for the society.

35 2. HUMANIST LIVES LIFE WITHOUT REAL MEANING. Textbook of Christianity and Modern Thoughts

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37 Humanist s greed can never be satisfied. Real meaning can not come from man himself.

38 3. MANY CONCEPTS OF HUMANISM ARE VAGUE.

39 Humanists insist that all concepts can differ in their own views. It can create confusion in the real concept of man.

40 Christian Alternatives Speaker: Joseph Jeong

41 1. BIBLE TEACHES ALTRUISM Definition of Altruism ( the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism ).

42 Philippians 2:3-5 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:6-8 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness, 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross!

43 Pastor J.D. Link We are to give others the preference and be kind (Rom 12:10). We are not to be self-pleasers, but edify our neighbor as Christ did (Rom 15:1-3). We are not to seek our own well being, but the well being of others (1Cor 10:24). Selfless love does not seek her own (1Cor 13:5). We are to submit to one another (take the lower position), and walk in humility (Eph 4:2, 5:21, 1Pt 5:5). In Luke 14:8-11, Jesus gives us a good example of humility and selflessness, by encouraging us to take the lower position, so that God may exalt us.

44 2. LIFE WITH MEANING 1. Stewardship God created mankind as a special species, above the other animals, and having at least some of the qualities of God, Himself. God appointed us as stewards of all His creation. Genesis 1:27~28 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 28 God blessed them and said to them, Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground. 29

45 christianrep.com 2. Commandments God has not left us on our own. He has given us commandments to help us carry out our stewardship duties wisely. As civilization moved forward, the prophets updated and refined the people's understanding of God's commandments. The Bible urges us to put our trust in God and obey His commandments.

46 3. The Greatest Commandment When Jesus came, He gave people a new understanding of God's purposes and commandments. He said all of God's commandments follow from two great principles: Love for God and love for other people. He said we should diligently apply these principles in our lives rather than just obey a set of rules: Matthew 22: Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? 37 Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. [c] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.

47 4. Finding True Meaning People who learn to put their trust in God, instead of in worldly things, find a deep sense of peace and serenity that overshadows the evils, anxieties and disappointments of life and the fear of death. We live in the world but we must put our hopes and trust in God. Matthew 6:25~26;33 25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

48 What is the purpose of our lives?

49 3. ABSOLU TE STANDARD FOR M ORALITY 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5~7) Beatitudes The model of prayer Build on Rock

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51 REFERENCE Textbook of Christianity and Modern Thoughts Prof. John Choi

52 DISCUSSION 1. Do you think humanism is popular in today s society? Why of why not? 2. Do you think humanism can exist within the church?

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