What were the features of humanist thought?(OR)‘Humanist culture means the ideas of modern man who is not under the control of church’.Write about the features of humanist thoughts.

What were the features of humanist thought?(OR)‘Humanist culture mea

1.	What were the features of humanist thought?(OR)‘Humanist culture means the ideas of modern man who is not under the control of church’.Write about the features of humanist thoughts.
Answer» A new “humanist” culture had flowered in Italian towns. It was characterised by a new belief-that man, as an individual was capable of making his own decisions and developing his skills. Another important feature of humanist culture was a weakening of the control of religion over human life. Humanists considered the acquisition of power and wealth as desirable and not something to be avoided. Humanist scholars began attacking the corruption of priests and questioning the need for a priesthood and its interpretation of Christianity. The humanist members of the Church called on Christians to practise religion in the way laid down in the ancient texts of their religion, discarding unnecessary rituals.