It may be that religion is dead, and if it is, we had better know it and set ourselves to try to discover other sources of moral strength before it is too late.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If religion fails to provide morals, society must find other ways to be good.
- In plain terms
- If religion stops working, we need to find other sources of good morals.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure society has strong moral foundations regardless of religion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sources of moral strength do you rely on?
- How do we teach goodness without religion?
Another view
Religion may still serve other important social functions.
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