Art Quote by John Stuart Mill
“To say that secular means irreligious implies that all the arts and sciences are irreligious, and is very like saying that all professions except that of the law are illegal.”
About This Quote
Source Book: On Liberty, John Stuart Mill, 1859
Secularism does not equate to irreligion; it simply separates religious belief from public institutions, leaving arts and sciences neutral.
In simple terms: Secular ≠ irreligious.
Recognize secularism as neutrality, not hostility.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- education policy
- media analysis
- public debates
- academic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does secularism affect cultural expression?
- Can neutrality be truly achieved?
Secularism can be misinterpreted as anti‑religious, causing backlash.