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Evangelization & Culture Podcast

The True Meaning of Humanism: Religion and Human Values w/ Randall Poole

Jul 9, 2024
Professor Randall Poole discusses Catholic humanism, human dignity, and the intersection of humanism with religion. They explore the development of humanism, religious anti-humanism, and the religious foundations of Renaissance humanism. The conversation delves into the evolution of humanism from religious roots, the concept of personalism, and the importance of personhood in religious humanism.
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  • Renaissance humanism intertwined faith with celebrating human dignity based on divine reflections.
  • Religious humanism challenges secular ideologies like Marxism, embracing Christ as the ideal of human perfection.

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Humanism Rooted in Faith

Humanism, historically rooted in faith, celebrates man's dignity and potential as reflections of God's glory. Contrary to popular belief, Renaissance humanism was deeply religious, embracing man's personhood and achievements as linked to divine ideals.

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