Humanistic Religion

May 26

Humanistic Religion by Dr. D. James Kennedy

Let God be true, and every man a liar. —Romans 3:4

The humanistic religion, which is the foundation of our recent legal revolution, is based upon evolutionary theory. It holds that man has evolved from inanimate matter and exists in a universe without God and is therefore responsible for developing his own laws, which are not in any way answerable to a supreme being. As a result our laws have become more man-centered and godless.

It is interesting that for almost 2,000 years, much of civilization—including laws—was theocentric or God-centered. In the last several decades, however, there has been a great shift taking place and now the law is becoming anthropocentric; i.e., man-centered. 

 

Anthropology is replacing theology as the principle focus of attention. Self-image has become an overriding concern on the part of numerous writers.

We are told that the most important thing is to develop a positive self-image. We are told that unless we love ourselves, we cannot love others; that self-love is an indispensable prerequisite to useful living—even Christian living in this world.

Humanism is just another way of talking about atheism. There was a time, years ago, when it was not politic to be an atheist, and so, instead of that, they switched to humanism.

Atheism says “down with God”; humanism says “up with man”—but the end is the same. But God will not be mocked forever. He will arise in due time and judge all.

Do you think you have any godless humanistic tendencies in your own thinking? If you have been influenced by the world to any degree, you must answer, “Yes,” to this question.

If you answer affirmatively, it behooves you to lay your mindset before the HOLY ONE and allow HIM to endue you with the thinking that flows from HIS mind. If you do, you will have “the mind of CHRIST,” and that mindset will establish you in truth.