Chapter
Does Religion Make Us More Moral?
51:20 - 56:15 (04:54)
The idea that morality is tied to religion is a common one, but living in a secular society actually protects religious freedom and grounding morality in a godless universe takes less intellectual acrobatics than convincing oneself that a loving God exists.
Clips
The notion that morality cannot exist without religion is often painted by the religious.
51:20 - 53:36 (02:15)
Morality
Summary
The notion that morality cannot exist without religion is often painted by the religious. However, grounding morality in a godless universe isn't only possible, but it may even take less intellectual acrobatics compared to convincing oneself that a loving God exists.
ChapterDoes Religion Make Us More Moral?
Episode#103 - Cosmic Skeptic - Veganism, Atheism and Morality
PodcastModern Wisdom
Living in a secular society is the best way to protect one's religious freedom as it prevents governmental influence on individual church values.
53:36 - 56:15 (02:39)
Secularism
Summary
Living in a secular society is the best way to protect one's religious freedom as it prevents governmental influence on individual church values. Moral virtue should not be derived from the government.