Belief Quote by Indira Gandhi
“If by religion we mean a belief in humanity rather than the gods, an effort to make man better and a little happier, then yes, I'm very religious.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, Indira Gandhi, 1975
Religion can be defined as a commitment to improving humanity and fostering happiness, rather than worship of deities.
In simple terms: Being human‑focused is a form of religion.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humanity‑centered values.
Themes
humanism
ethics
purpose
optimism
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- community building
- policy making
- education reform
Key Concepts
Secular spirituality
humanist philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice human‑centered values daily?
- What role does community play in your sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective
May overlook spiritual traditions that provide comfort.
![“You ask people, do you pray to [a person or] God. If you say yes to that, you're religious by, presumably, anybody's standards of your conduct. And it's the yes to that question that applies to 40% of scientists. So, there're plenty of atheists who are scientists or not scientists. There maybe a…” quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9f8/neil-degrasse-tyson-143_agnosticism_you-ask-people-do-you-pray-to-a-person-o_1460056.jpg)
