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"And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined educatio
by bkeroack 9y ago
"And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle."
George Washington's Farewell Address
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington%27s_Farewell_Address https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington%27s_Farewell...
- krastanov 9y agoHistorical quotes devoid of modern context can be found to support whatever position you want. This one specifically, while cute, lacks any argument or logic supporting its claim. And it is rather offensive to the existing large community of humanists.