Although there are many differences between primal religions and modern day religious humanists, there are some similarities between the two. In light of their differences and similarities, both have goals that they are trying to achieve. For the religious humanists it is to establish and maintain “ a free and universal society in which people voluntarily and intelligently co-operate for the common good.” While on the other hand primal religions aim to carry on the traditions of their ancestors and to revive and maintain “a lost reverence and passion for the earth and its web of life” (Collier p.1, 7.)Primal religions are religions that we associate with tribal communities that passed on religious information through oral traditions, rather than written religious doctrines. The people of primal religions often identified themselves as being a part of nature and with their ancestors. The people of primal religions believe in spirits and engage in mysticism. In revering nature, their ancestors, and through oral traditions and rituals they carry on the legacy of their co-creators in uniting themselves with the earth- who in return nurtures them.Now, on the other end of the religious spectrum, lies the religious humanists; and though they do respect historical religions and mans humble beginnings, they are more concerned with present day man and that of the future. Religious humanists are concerned with maintaining social well- being and establishing social interactions and communication. Also, religious humanists believe in bettering ones life through achievements and reason rather than religious hopes and faith. They (religious humanists) associate personal happiness, and a better human condition with the self and those around us rather than a god.Collectively, there are numerous differences between primal religions and religious humanists. One of the important differences are their goals and the way they go abo...
