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The Fallacy of Believing Moral Virtue Comes From Religion
1:02:45 - 1:06:20 (03:34)
The notion that moral virtue comes from religion is a fallacy propagated by individuals who subscribe to the idea that people cannot find worth in themselves aside from belief in a higher power. The belief that one's life must be grounded in metaphysical principles promotes the idea of needing to fill a gap in one's life when belief in a higher power is abandoned.
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The belief that one's moral worth and meaning comes from God is a result of societies and governments instilling that belief at a young age.
1:02:45 - 1:05:08 (02:22)
Summary
The belief that one's moral worth and meaning comes from God is a result of societies and governments instilling that belief at a young age. People who give up religion are often left searching for something to fill that gap because they have always believed that there has to be something there.
ChapterThe Fallacy of Believing Moral Virtue Comes From Religion
Episode#103 - Cosmic Skeptic - Veganism, Atheism and Morality
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the idea that whether or not humans need religion to be happy is a commentary on human behavior, not necessarily truth.
1:05:08 - 1:06:20 (01:12)
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This podcast episode discusses the idea that whether or not humans need religion to be happy is a commentary on human behavior, not necessarily truth. The host interviews a guest to explore this topic further.