How does humanism connect to ideas about changing the way people celebrated their faith?

Answer: Humanism was an intellectual movement that began in Italy in the 15th century with the Renaissance and spread throughout Europe, breaking with the strong influence of the Church and the religious thought of the Middle Ages. Theocentrism (God as the center of everything) gave way to anthropocentrism, making man the center of interest.

In a broad sense, humanism means valuing the human being and the human condition above all. It is related to generosity, compassion and concern for valuing human attributes and achievements.

Humanism seeks the best in human beings without using religion, offering new forms of reflection on the arts, sciences and politics. In addition, the movement revolutionized the cultural field and marked the transition between the Middle Ages and the Modern Age.

Specifically in the field of science, humanistic thinking has resulted in a departure from church dogma and dictates and has made great strides in fields such as physics, mathematics, engineering, and medicine.