Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

The Legacy of Humanism

Mar 5, 2024

Exploring the legacy of humanism, the podcast delves into the origins of humanistic thought, the intersection between Christianity and humanism, the Christian perspective on social change, the moral foundations of humanism, and the views on human nature and the future trajectory of humanity.

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Humanism values human life without religious influence, tracing back 700 years.

Christians can show love to Humanist neighbors by understanding and respecting their worldview.

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Exploring Humanism and Christianity

Humanists are our neighbors, friends, family members, and co-workers. Humanism, a significant movement, traces back before Christ, emphasizing secular humanism's wide reach in America. The book 'Humanly Possible' details 700 years of humanist inquiry and the movement's evolution.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Origins of Humanism and Classical Influence on Philosophy and Theology

2min

Exploring the Intersection of Christianity and Humanism

23min

Exploring the Christian View of Eternity and Social Change

2min

Exploring Humanism and Moral Foundations

13min

Exploring Humanism's View of Human Nature and Future Trajectory

6min

What is Humanism? How significant is the Humanist worldview today? And how can Christians best love their Humanist neighbors? In this podcast and video, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book Humanly Possible, written by Sarah Bakewell, which covers 700 years of Humanist thought up to the present.

Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/the-legacy-of-humanism.

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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.

Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.
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To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

The Legacy of Humanism