Atheists Quote by S.E. Cupp
“Most conservative atheists I know, including myself, have a really healthy respect for the role of religion in society and this country, in particularly.”
About This Quote
Source Television: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills interview, 2018
Even atheists can appreciate religion’s societal role, recognizing its influence beyond personal belief.
In simple terms: Atheists may value religion’s social impact.
Key Takeaway
Respect religion’s societal contributions.
Themes
religion
society
respect
atheism
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public policy discussions
- interfaith dialogues
- educational curricula
- media analysis
Key Concepts
sociology
philosophy
cultural studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can secular societies honor religious traditions?
- What benefits does religion provide to communities?
A Different Perspective
Respect may be seen as endorsement of belief.
![“JUST BECAUSE A BUNCH OF ATHEISTS ARE BETTER WRITERS THAN THE GUYS WHO WROTE THE BIBLE DOESN'T NECESSARILY MAKE THEM RIGHT!" [Owen Meany] said crossly. "LOOK AT THOSE WEIRDO TV MIRACLE-WORKERS--THEY'RE TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC! BUT THE REAL MIRACLES AREN'T ANYTHING YOU CAN…” quote by John Irving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70e/john-irving-337_atheists_just-because-a-bunch-of-atheists-are-bet_31804.jpg)
![“Again, I hear almost everyday from atheists who write off religion as primitive, premodern nonsense. I summon Aquinas, Augustine, Paul [of Tarsus], Teresa of Avila, Joseph Ratzinger, and Edith Stein-in all their intellectual rigor-as allies in the the struggle against this dismissive atheism.” quote by Robert Barron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/robert-barron-13186_allies_again-i-hear-almost-everyday-from-atheis_35728.jpg)
