Secular Humanism and the Reorganization of Religion. Humanism is a religion, and the Supreme Court defined it as such in 1961 (Torcaso v. Watkins, 1961; the word âreligionâ or âreligiousâ occurs 28 times in the first Manifesto, 1933). While the initial Manifesto is specifically religious, the subsequent humanist documents are not. However, the democratic humanism of the Secular Humanist Declaration (1980), and the âplanetaryâ humanism of Kurtzâs Humanist Manifesto 2000, do not contradict the major premises of the first Manifesto. The initial Manifesto most plainly declares humanism to be a religious enterprise.
1 You may be asked to remove hairpins, jewelry, eyeglasses, hearing aids and any removable dental work that could obscure the images.  You MAY be asked not to eat anything 4 hours before your exam if you will receive contrast material for a CT scan. Contrast is a substance that highlights the tissues and blood vessels. You may continue to drink clear liquids (water, clear juices, or tea) until your scan. It is important for you to drink often before and after your scan. Drinking water helps remove contrast from your kidneys.
If your test involves a contrast medium, your doctor may ask you to fast for a few hours before the test. Can I take my medicine before a CT scan? Yes, please take medicines before the CT scan, with the exception of diabetic medicines. Consult your physician before the test for instructions. How long will it take to do a CT scan? Expect the exam to last no longer than an hour, depending on the preparation needed and whether it includes the use of a contrast medium. The scan itself may take less than a minute on the newest machines. Most scans take just a few minutes to complete.