First of all, I am not interested in a debate, because I disagree with opposing arguments being decided with a vote. I will give you your opinion, accepting that, like every tradition, there are good and bad parts, appropriate and inappropriate views, updated and outdated claims. The problem is that you can’t accept that. For you there is a right and wrong, and wrong according to your argument, means billions of people who make the wrong choice are condemned.
You are right though that I am a universalist. In other words, someone who believes in the fundamental unity of all people, emphasizing our shared values, moral principles, or spiritual truths that transcend cultural, religious, or national boundaries. Like many universalists, I advocate for inclusivity, equality, and the idea that all individuals have inherent worth. I believe that we should promote human rights and global cooperation, although I am reserved about speaking about universal salvation.
Secondly, I do not denounce a “humanist focus on worldly achievements” because I don’t believe that this is the humanist approach. The humanist approach emphasises human dignity, reason, and agency, focusing on individual potential and ethical responsibility without reliance on religious doctrine. It values critical thinking, science, and compassion in solving human problems and promotes the common good through social cooperation and justice.
Thirdly, If you think that Felix is a ‘pure atheist,’ then you haven’t been paying attention.