Radical secularists resent religion for many historical, philosophical, and psychological reasons. But in light of their quest to impose their will upon the judiciary, the federal government, and ultimately the American people, they primarily begrudge religion for one reason: because faith reminds us of the need for humility, and of the limits and dangers of men who wield power.
My note:
When reading these excerpts you think that it is about Secularism vs Judeo-Christian values. The reason I chose Human Nature in the title was to highlight that the Judeo-Christian tradition uniquely takes Human Nature into account, not by basing itself upon it but rather as a Mirror of Human Nature.
There are no checks & balances in a Secular system like those of a Judeo-Christian tradition. The JC Tradition respects Man whereas the Secular barely recognizes him.
One of my goals in studying Philosophy is to better understand the where & why of Secular thought. Why it claims to help mankind while taking no notice of it.
Secularism is only a part of Philosophy though. Not the whole since it is a more recent development in the Political side of Philosophy. Yet is has become the religion of choice amongst our Elites.
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