Atheism Quote by James Freeman Clarke
“The atheist has no hope.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Atheist’s Hope” (1855) in *The Liberal Christian*
Suggests atheism lacks a hopeful outlook because it lacks belief in a transcendent purpose.
In simple terms: Atheism seen as lacking hope.
Find meaning beyond religion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- ethical decision making
- search for purpose
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can hope exist without belief in a deity?
- What sources of hope do non‑believers rely on?
Hope can be secular, derived from humanism.