Being human Quote by Alan Green
“Spirituality is a natural part of ourselves, as natural as emotions, but we've got all the language wrong and made this divide between secularism and spirituality, whereas instead it's about being human.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2018 keynote at Global Ethics Conference
He argues that spirituality is an innate human aspect, mischaracterized by language that separates it from secular life.
In simple terms: Spirituality is natural, but language creates a false divide.
Key Takeaway
Reframe language to integrate spirituality with everyday humanity.
Themes
human nature
language
spirituality
secularism
Mood
insightful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- interfaith dialogues
- mental health practice
- media narratives
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
cultural discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- What language shifts could bridge the secular‑spiritual gap?
- How does recognizing spirituality as human affect policy?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-rooted linguistic habits is challenging.
