@drobinow
Could you provide reasoning for this and your definition of a religion. Then, if secular humanism is a religion, why aren't all other worldviews a religion? Finally, why should we consider Pat Robertson as a credible source? Opinions don't prove anything.
Wiki defines religion as:
"Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values."
--Secular humanism has nothing to do with spirituality.
Dictionary.com defines:
"a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially 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."
--Secular humanism doesn't involve the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, neither does it involve devotional and ritual observances.
Merriam-Webster defines:
"a : the state of a religious b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance"
--Again, no God worship or devotions or faith.
The Free Dictionary defines:
"1.
a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship."
--I think you get my point.
Arguing semantics is stupid, but it seems most people don't know the meanings of words and like to put their own meanings in them.
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