“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,

lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

There are four principal tenants or doctrines of secularism:

• There is no God or only as one conceives or imagines.

• Live for today, for there is no eternity.

• Tend to self above all things.

• Be altruistic for _________(humanity, animals, the earth).

THE TENANTS OF CHRISTIAN SECULARISM

• EASE OF MORALITY

• DISLOYALITY TO ONE’S FAITH COMMUNITY

• DISAVOWAL OF GOOD DOCTRINE

• CAVILER CHARITY