Humanism, in the realm of religion, is a term coined by some religionists to describe a form of belief that originates from human thought rather than from God's Word. It embodies what the Bible terms carnality, rejecting the existence of God or asserting that if He exists, He is not actively involved in human affairs. Consequently, there is no fear of Him among humanists. This rejection leads to a liberalization of law and conduct, as God's revealed Word and laws, which place restraints on human behavior, are ignored. Just as Adam and Eve, under satan's influence, removed the restraints of God's command by carnally reasoning and giving themselves permission to eat the forbidden fruit, the carnal mind invariably moves toward liberalization when God is disregarded. Rejecting God's existence and authority also profoundly impacts one's self-perception, magnifying one's opinion of oneself since there is no higher authority to answer to except another human. This can lead to disastrous social consequences, especially if the individual holds a position of influence such as a parent, professor, teacher, or politician. The nineteenth-century Free Thought movement in America and Western Europe enabled the common citizen to reject blind faith and superstition without fear of persecution. The influence of science, technology, and freethinkers like Mark Twain and Robert G. Ingersoll introduced elements of humanist philosophy even into mainline Christian churches, shifting their focus from the next world to this one. At the beginning of the twentieth century, humanists began to dominate universities, appealing to the carnal, intellectual vanity of both teachers and students. This influence gradually spread into high schools, elementary schools, and then into commerce and politics, resulting in a legal system that struggles to distinguish right from wrong and a culture grappling with numerous social issues. Those in power, often termed liberals, exhibit huge egos and a liberal stance toward law, governing with an elitist view that perceives the populace as mere material to be shaped by their expertise, rather than as the source of their empowerment.

Humanism, as a deceptive religion, does not follow the conventional structure of organized faiths. Its adherents do not gather in church buildings on designated holy days, nor do they engage in hymns, prayers, or ceremonial practices. Yet, they assert their status as a religion through a distinct pattern of beliefs guiding their way of life. Often, these individuals are civil and amiable, actively participating in community service organizations. However, they uniformly reject belief in God and the supernatural, frequently concealing this stance unless directly challenged. While hardcore humanists openly admit their disbelief, most navigate a delicate balance in public to maintain their desire to aid humanity, often entering politics as a result. Many humanists join churches not for spiritual reasons but to bolster their political or business interests. This behavior reflects a broader trend among leaders who exclude God from governing responsibilities, with significant consequences evident in universities that, despite religious origins, now produce numerous humanistic, essentially godless graduates. These graduates ascend to influential roles in government, education, and business, subtly impacting society without overtly denouncing God. Their thoughts lack consideration of Him, and despite knowing of God, they reject Him as irrelevant to their concerns, refusing to live by faith or establish a relationship with Him. Instead of seeking His guidance, they rely on human or material solutions to life's challenges. This rejection of God fosters a tendency to liberalize, removing the restraining force of His laws. Such liberalization paves the way for increased crime, divorce, adultery, fornication, and related issues like disease, both mental and physical. In response, governments predictably increase taxation and expand welfare systems to manage the growing irresponsibility and social burdens that result. This creates a vicious cycle of social destruction, with governments becoming overbearing in their use of power to control the outcomes of liberalization and maintain their agendas. The intensity of this cycle continues to grow, driving society toward potential disaster unless halted by divine mercy or drastic change.

Humanism, in the realm of religion, stands as a pervasive influence that bases itself firmly on human reason while rejecting God and His standards of moral and ethical behavior. It is presented as an alternative to religion, a way of life that many follow unknowingly due to their ignorance of its doctrines and terminology. Despite attending church, praying, and appearing as converted Christians, individuals can sincerely believe they love Jesus Christ and witness to others about Him, yet remain entrenched in humanistic principles. This paradox mirrors the experience of the unconverted Paul, who, despite his zealous religiosity, operated under human standards of righteousness, persecuting the truly righteous until his conversion led him to worship God in the Spirit. Humanism, termed as carnality or walking in the flesh in biblical language, reflects the establishment of personal righteousness over submission to God's righteousness. Various religious groups of Jesus Christ's time, including the Pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, Essenes, Sanhedrin, as well as figures like Herod and Pontius Pilate, were all humanists, divided by their own human reasoning and standards, rarely united with one another. In the present age, saturated with humanism, unity remains elusive, much like in the world of Jesus Christ's time. Even among modern religious bodies, such as the evangelicals who show concern about humanism, their doctrines reveal them to be humanists despite their enthusiasm for God. This leaves the Church of God standing alone in an antagonistic, humanistic world, facing inevitable persecution as foretold by Jesus Christ, who warned that the world would hate His followers as it hated Him, for they are not of the world but chosen out of it by Him.

Secular humanism pervades the religious landscape in the West, particularly in the United States, representing a way of life where God's authority is dismissed, and human intellect is elevated as the arbiter of moral and spiritual matters. This philosophy, evident in figures like Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, aligns him with secular humanists despite his pose as a Christian minister. Warren's involvement in the King's Way movement seeks to unite Christians and Muslims without proselytizing, promoting the idea that both worship the same deity, thus blurring distinct religious identities. Similarly, John F. Kennedy's stance during his presidential campaign, emphasizing an absolute separation of church and state, placed his personal conscience above divine guidance as the standard for right and wrong. Both Warren and Kennedy, though separated by decades, exemplify a trend where human judgment supersedes God's will in determining morality.