--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The supernatural worldview is causing a…" description: "\"“The supernatural worldview is causing a great number of otherwise intelligent people to cling to a collection of atavistic concepts that have not, and..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c6/kelli-jae-baeli-21327_christianity_the-supernatural-worldview-is-causing-a_1456569.jpg" --- # The supernatural worldview is causing a great number of… ![“The supernatural worldview is causing a great number of otherwise intelligent people to cling to a collection of atavistic concepts that have not, and never will serve humanity in any ultimately beneficial way. Any benefits that spirituality ostensibly provides to its adherents, can be found…” quote by Kelli Jae Baeli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c6/kelli-jae-baeli-21327_christianity_the-supernatural-worldview-is-causing-a_1456569.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c6/kelli-jae-baeli-21327_christianity_the-supernatural-worldview-is-causing-a_1456569.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c6/kelli-jae-baeli-21327_christianity_the-supernatural-worldview-is-causing-a_1456569.jpg) > ““The supernatural worldview is causing a great number of otherwise intelligent people to cling to a collection of atavistic concepts that have not, and never will serve humanity in any ultimately beneficial way. Any benefits that spirituality ostensibly provides to its adherents, can be found equally in the worldview of philosophy and ethics, communities of other kinds, and so on. It's a myth that the only morality, hope, purpose and comfort to be found, resides only in the supernatural.”” [Kelli Jae Baeli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kelli-jae-baeli/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote argues that supernatural beliefs are outdated and unnecessary for morality, purpose, or comfort, which can be found in secular philosophy and community. **In simple terms:** Supernatural beliefs aren't needed for meaning or ethics. Key Takeaway Seek meaning in philosophy and community. Themes morality purpose spirituality secularism Mood reflective critical thoughtful Type philosophical skeptical When to use this quote - personal growth - education - public discourse - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts philosophy ethics community humanism Questions to Reflect On - How can secular frameworks offer comparable comfort? - What role does community play in moral development? 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