Science vs Faith

Science and religion are in opposition.  Faith is the atheist's enemy.  Remember science is the process for figuring out how the world actually works.  If you short circuit the process and declare that you already have the answer - "you just have to believe" - then you're an enemy of science.  If you simply assert your desired conclusions and ignore the fact that reality is rarely about the answer you want, you're an enemy of science.  Truth is often uncomfortable.  You have to value it because it's true and not because it makes you feel good.

This is an extract from PZ Myers - Sacking The City Of God!

A Celebration of Reason - 2012 Global Atheist Convention

13-15th April - Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre

Presented by the Atheist Foundation of Australia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-CJojL4ZfA&feature=relmfu

Secular Humanism - What is it?

In short:

• Belief in Deity
Not considered important. Most Humanists are atheists or agnostics.

• Incarnations
Same as above.

• Origin of Universe and Life
The scientific method is most respected as the means for revealing the mysteries of the origins of the universe and life.

• After Death
An afterlife or spiritual existence after death is not recognized.

• Why Evil?
No concept of “evil.” Reasons for wrongdoing are explored through scientific methods, e.g. through study of sociology, psychology, criminology.

• Salvation
No concept of afterlife or spiritual liberation or salvation. Realizing ones personal potential and working for the betterment of humanity through ethical consciousness and social works are considered paramount, but from a naturalistic rather than supernatural standpoint.

• Undeserved Suffering
No spiritual reasons but rather a matter of human vulnerability to misfortune, illness, and victimization.

• Contemporary Issues
The American Humanist Association endorses elective abortion. Other contemporary views include working for equality for homosexuals, gender equality, a secular approach to divorce and remarriage, working to end poverty, promoting peace and nonviolence, and environmental protection.

Read more: http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/2001/06/What-Secular-Humanists-Believe.aspx#ixzz22kAiQOtt

More:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secular_humanism

http://www.secularhumanism.org/index.php?section=main&page=sh_defined