Afterlife Quote by Paul Kurtz
“Secular humanism does not have the essential attributes of a religion: belief in a deity, the wish for some sort of afterlife, sacred dogma or texts, or an absolutist moral creed. Instead, it expresses a philosophical and ethical point of view, and it draws upon the scientific method in formulationg its naturalistic view of the nature.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Humanist Manifesto II, 1973
Secular humanism rejects supernatural beliefs and focuses on a naturalistic, science‑based ethical outlook.
In simple terms: Humanism relies on science, not gods.
Key Takeaway
Adopt evidence‑based ethics.
Themes
secularism
humanism
science
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public policy
- personal decision‑making
- community building
Key Concepts
naturalism
philosophy
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one find meaning without sacred narratives?
- Can secular ethics be universally compelling?
A Different Perspective
May lack shared rituals that bind people together.
