The philosopher Alain de Botton is trying to push the idea of a "secular religion", or more simply to recognize that religion filled a social role and that we d

The philosopher Alain de Botton is trying to push the idea of a "secular religion", or more simply to recognize that religion filled a social role and that we don't currently have a good replacement. See his TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alain_de_botton_atheism_2_0#t-190709 https://www.ted.com/talks/alain_de_botton_atheism_2_0#t-1907... Also see this hilarious "secular sermon": https://vimeo.com/10601416 https://vimeo.com/10601416