Character Quote by Richard Dawkins
“The very idea that we get a moral compass from religion is horrible. Not only should we not get our moral compass from religion, as a matter of fact we don't.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Del Delusion, 2006
Moral guidance need not stem from religion; ethics can be secular.
In simple terms: Morals aren't religious.
Key Takeaway
Seek secular ethics.
Themes
ethics
secularism
religion
philosophy
Mood
thought‑provoking
skeptical
Type
philosophical
debate
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- personal decisions
- public discourse
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What foundations can secular ethics rely on?
- How do societies maintain moral cohesion without religion?
A Different Perspective
Secular morals may lack shared cultural anchors.
