secular humanism
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Origin of secular humanism
First recorded in 1980–85
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As a result, Comte founded his own church in 1849, which has as its theoretical legacy the secular humanism of today.
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
His focus for these books ranged from secular humanism to Bible prophecy and the biblical teaching on sex and marriage.
From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2016
The right to a dignified death is viewed as an accomplishment of secular humanism, one of seven belief systems that are officially recognized by the government.
From The New Yorker • Jun. 15, 2015
Could this be a tipping point between a waning age of faith and the advent of secular humanism?
From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2012
This new, irrepressible sound was the still, small voice of secular humanism.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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