To help determine if Secular Fundamentalism is a religion, we look at the definition of religion:
From Mirriam Webster:
1.a) the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion> 1.b) (1) the service and worship of God or the supernatural 1.b) (2) commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance 2. a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3. archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness 4. a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
Religion
Judeo-Christian Religion
Secular Fundamentalism
The worship of God or the supernatural
Mono Theistic
The God of Abraham
Humanism
Science (man's wisdom)
Commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
Christianity
Judaism
Earth Day
99% - ers
The Governent gives rights
Personal set or instutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
10 Commandments,
Gospel of Christ
Diversity
A cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
Eternal life
Heaven / Hell
Darwinism
Man Caused Global Warming
The challenge Secular Fundamentalists have is they won't admit that it is a religion. Being "anti-religion" is the exact opposite and as a result lines up with relgion.
All of us humans have a need to fill the natural void created when contemplating the meaning of life.
We fill the void with religion.
We can then see - Secular Fundamentalism builds religious-type belief systems, devotions and worship along the lines of traditional religions - they just don't like to call it religion.
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and looks like a duck...
Secular Fundamentalism is a religion.
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Definition of Religion
Evolution is a Religion
From Dictionary.com
re·li·gion –noun
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
The Religion of Evolution
Evolution is a set of beliefs concerning the cause of life. As a result of Evolution, it defines the purpose of life and the universe. The purpose of the universe according to Evolution is randomness; which translates to the purpose of human life - nothing - mere chance. The Evolutionist believe there is no superhuman agency.
Evolution is a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons.
Evolution is supported by a body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices.
Evolutionists are developed through the public and government educational system - those not adhering to Evolution are not allowed to continue in the public or government organization and their work is discredited.
Evolutionists practice their beliefs and ritualistically and take people (schools) to court if they do not follow Evolution
Evolutionists follows their beliefs devoutely.
Evolution is a religion.
What ever happened to to the First Amendment to the Constitution?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"
Evolutionists can espouse their religious beliefs and indoctrinate our children. At least show how and where the theory of evolution lacks and let the children decide. It is only a theory - not fact - a belief. Where is the diversity and tolerance from the Evolutionists!
Peanut Butter is the Atheist's Nightmare
What happens when you open a jar of peanut butter?
Over the past five years of opening a new jar, has something jumped out? Some new form of life?
Charles Darwin on Creation
In "The Origin of Species," Darwin wanted to describe the millions of years and our time within it as a "fragment" compared to the whole. As he wrote about this timeframe, he let slip his view on the formation of life...
Read this quote:
"The whole history of the world, as at present known, although of a length quite incomprehensible by us, will hereafter be recognised as a mere fragment of time, compared with the ages which have elapsed since the first creature, the progenitor of innumerable extinct and living descendants, was created."
Charles Darwin - The Origin of Species - Chapter 14.
"If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down."
Charles Darwin
"When I look at the evidence, without ruling out the possibility of design, design leaps up as the most likely explaination. And thats why I believe its true."
"I think design is back on the table. We can't explain these systems by natural law. And if we're seaching for truth and they are in fact designed, and we have to be design engineers to understand them, then I say, "what's the problem." You go where the data leads you. And the implications, yea, they have profound metaphysical implications. But, so be it."
Is business either a means to an end, for example opening for evangelism, or an end in itself, to bring salt and light? Either perspective can be held by a Kingdom person but for the kingdom business person the question of, “Why am I in business not out starting churches or working as a pastor?” may continually haunt. Let us assume for this article that this person is a Christian and recognizes that God is the ultimate owner of the business. Let’s also assume that the business person is a good leader, which includes treating employees and customers with respect and dignity. But why be in business why not go into social work or any other nonprofit work? Many have postulated that going into business should be as much a call as going into a professional ministry like being a church leader or a professional helper like being a social worker1. But to what does God call business people? I would like to propose a variety of callings that can all fit the roll of Kingdom business.