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by Mirage V2.0 AWOL on February 20th, 2007

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How do you distinguish between Humanism and Atheism? Do they share the same values?

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  • by Sketchy Mess Jeoffory on February 20th, 2007

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    Well Atheism is more focused on the idea that there is no all-powerful deity, or God. Humanism rejects any deference to super natural solutions to human problems.

    I would have to say the difference is the focus of the religion or philosophy. Humanism focuses on human issues, whereas Atheism focuses on the lack of God.

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  • by Gingerminx on July 25th, 2009

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    Some will some won't. There is no all encompassing guideline to what an atheist is or isn't. An atheist merely believes there is no god or gods, a humanist is concerned with the welfare of humans. They can co-exist perfectly.

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  • by mamassage on July 25th, 2009

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    Humanists have manifesto which binds them by their belief in humanity's ability to utilize our highest potential in order to create the best possible world, rather than defaulting to the will of a supernatural force. However; one should bear in mind that there are religious humanists.

    Atheism, simply describes the lack of deism.

    Here's a link to the Secular Humanist Manifesto:
    http://www.secularhumanism.org/index.php?section=main&page=declaration

    And here is the Religious Humanist Manifesto:
    http://www.americanhumanist.org/Who_We_Are/About_Humanism/Humanist_Manifesto_I

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  • by mamassage on July 25th, 2009

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    Editing out an accidental double post.

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