Atheism Quote by Wendy Kaminer
“It is the inevitable effect of religion on public policy that makes it a matter of public concern. Advocates of religiosity extol the virtues or moral habits that religion is supposed to instill in us. But we should be equally concerned with the intellectual habits it discourages.”
About This Quote
Religion influences policy, but its impact on intellectual habits is often ignored; both moral and intellectual effects matter.
In simple terms: Religion shapes law and thinking; both need scrutiny.
Key Takeaway
Examine both moral and intellectual influences.
Themes
politics
religion
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- education curricula
- media analysis
Key Concepts
secularism
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do religious norms affect reasoning?
- What alternatives foster critical habits?
A Different Perspective
Moral virtues may be used to mask intellectual suppression.
