This paper presents the responses of a Christian psychologist to the philosophical bias of the 1973 Humanist Manifesto II. Six specific attacks on theism and traditional religion are redressed followed by a personal statement regarding the author's reflections on naturalistic humanism. The article concludes with a focus on the basic issue between naturalists and theists and its relevance to the counseling process.
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