secular humanism

noun

; especially : humanism viewed as a system of values and beliefs that are opposed to the values and beliefs of traditional religions

Full Definition of SECULAR HUMANISM

: humanism 3; especially : humanistic philosophy viewed as a nontheistic religion antagonistic to traditional religion

— secular humanist noun or adjective

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