Atheist Quote by Mark Steyn
“Almost by definition, secularism cannot be a future: it's a present-tense culture that over time disconnects a society from cross-generational purpose. Which is why there are no examples of sustained atheist civilizations. "Atheistic humanism" became inhumanism in the hands of the Fascists and Communists and, in its less malign form in today's European Union, a kind of dehumamism in which a present-tense culture amuses itself to extinction. Post-Christian European culture is already post-cultural and, with its surging Muslim populations, will soon be post-European.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Death of Secularism" by Mark Steyn, 2015
Secularism is a present-focused culture lacking long-term purpose, leading to cultural decay and loss of identity.
In simple terms: Secularism lacks future purpose.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate enduring cultural narratives.
Themes
secularism
culture
purpose
identity
politics
Mood
critical
analytical
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- national policy
- education reform
- community building
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
long-term meaning
civilizational decline
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- What can give a society a sense of enduring purpose?
- How can secular values coexist with cultural continuity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook secular contributions to human rights and progress.
