I'm an atheist, and that's it. I believe there's nothing we can know except that we should be kind to each other and do what we can for people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She states her atheism and reduces ethics to basic kindness and helping others.
- In plain terms
- I don't believe in God but I believe in being kind.
- What can you take from it?
- Morality can exist without religious belief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you need religion to be good?
- What guides your kindness?
Another view
Religious frameworks offer additional moral structure for many.
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