I don't think many people describe their own ethical beliefs as a "quasi-religious worldview." The only reason you'd do so is to make them seem illegitimate. T

I don't think many people describe their own ethical beliefs as a "quasi-religious worldview." The only reason you'd do so is to make them seem illegitimate. The reason Salon doesn't write "universal human rights are a quasi-religious worldview, influenced by the bloodstained French revolution and the early 20th century communist movement" is because Salon actually likes human rights.