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Believe Quote by Cyril Clarke

“You could say people are living longer because of the decline in religion. Not many people believe in the hereafter, so they keep going.” quote by Cyril Clarke
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“You could say people are living longer because of the decline in religion. Not many people believe in the hereafter, so they keep going.”

Cyril Clarke

About This Quote

Decline in religious belief may correlate with longer lifespans as people continue living without afterlife expectations.

In simple terms: Less belief may link to longer life.

Key Takeaway

Consider secular motivations for longevity.

Themes

longevity secularism belief afterlife motivation

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

Believe:0 Decline:0 Hereafter:0 Keep going:0 Never quit:0 People:0 Quitting:0 Religion:0 People Believe:0 Religion People:0 Living Longer:0 Decline Religion:0 Longer Decline:0

When to use this quote

  • health research
  • aging studies
  • cultural analysis

Key Concepts

demography psychology of mortality sociology of religion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why might belief affect lifespan?
  • How do secular values influence life choices?
A Different Perspective

Correlation does not imply causation.

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