Atheists and the unchurched undervalue the extent to which they are getting a free ride on the social strength that religious-based virtue provides.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author argues that non-religious people benefit from social virtues established by religion without acknowledging the source.
- In plain terms
- Non-religious people benefit from societal good habits started by religion.
- What can you take from it?
- Social stability often relies on moral foundations built by religious groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What moral habits do you benefit from without questioning their origin?
- How do secular societies maintain virtue?
Another view
It assumes religious virtue is the primary source of social strength.
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