Faith Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! == Secular faith == {{see also|Secular religion}} Secular faith refers to a belief or conviction that is not based on religious or supernatural doctrines.<ref>{{multiref2 |1={{cite book|title=Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Secularism|date=November 25, 2008|first=Paul|last=Kurtz}} |2={{cite book|title=Society without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us About Contentment|first=Phil|last=Zuckerman}} }}</ref> Secular faith can arise from a wide range of sources and can take many forms, depending on the individual's beliefs and experiences, including: ; Philosophy: Many secular beliefs are rooted in philosophical ideas, such as humanism or rationalism. These belief systems often emphasize the importance of reason, ethics, and human agency, rather than relying on supernatural or religious explanations. ; Science: Scientific discoveries and advancements can also inspire secular faith. For example, the theory of evolution has led many people to have faith in the power of natural selection and the process of evolution, rather than in a divine creator. ; Personal values and principles: People may develop secular faith based on their own values and principles, such as a belief in social justice or environmentalism. ; Community and culture: Secular faith can also be influenced by the values and beliefs of a particular community or culture. For example, some people may have faith in the principles of democracy, human rights, or freedom of expression. Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Christianpedia:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window) Discuss this page