All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth.
~ Aristotle
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What is Naturalism?
Naturalism is a belief that the world can be understood in scientific terms without spiritual or supernatural explanations. The doctrine completely rejects the Christian belief that there is a God that created and watches over this world. Science is the god and savior of Naturalism.
As Charles Colson states, “Naturalism is diametrically opposed to Christianity.”
Carl Sagan, Naturalism’s chief spokesman, used to say, "The cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be."
The Humanist Manifesto ll published in 1973 by the American Humanist Association states, “No deity will save us; we must save ourselves.”
Naturalism teaches that since there is no god to help us, humans must do what they can for themselves in this short, cosmic accident we call life. It teaches that if there is any hope to be found, it will be found within Science.
All public education curricula are written from a Naturalistic philosophy. Naturalism is presented as the only accurate worldview supported by science when in reality, it is essentially a religious philosophy that cannot be proven scientifically. Yet, the study of modern psychology, biology, and social science hinges on acceptance or rejection of naturalist thought.
“It has been the error of the schools to teach astronomy, and all the other sciences, and subjects of natural philosophy, as accomplishments only; whereas they should be taught theologically, or with reference to the Being who is the author of them: for all the principles of science are of divine origin. Man cannot make, or invent, or contrive principles: he can only discover them; and he ought to look through the discovery to the Author.”
~ Thomas Paine
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A few effects of the philosophy of Naturalism:
* Naturalism’s connection to evolution has eroded the value of human life while elevating the value of animal life. An example is Hollywood’s preoccupation with the planet and animal life, but little or no regard for the life of a baby in the womb or the elderly.
* In April of 2008, the Swiss Parliament passed new laws requiring dog owners to complete a canine treatment course, anglers must take classes on humane fishing, and goldfish may no longer be flushed down the toilet. The Swiss government’s ethics committee is also considering “plant dignity” rights to protect plants. This same country has a constitutional right to assisted suicide for the mentally ill.
* After 12 years of indoctrination in Naturalistic philosophy, many kids who grow up in the church abandon their faith. The smartest people they have ever known (teachers) have mostly taught them to believe that Naturalism is true. And, if Naturalism is true, the Bible cannot be true. So, if the Bible is not true, then those who follow it are naive, even ignorant.
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