Irreligion

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/irreligion

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the spectrum of non-belief?Encompasses atheism, agnosticism, religious skepticism, secularism, and non-religious spirituality
2. What is the philosophical underpinnings?Often draws from rationalism, humanism, and scientific inquiry
3. What does it mean when someone says they are irreligious?It means they don't follow a religion or believe in gods. They may still find meaning and purpose in other ways.
4. Why do some people choose irreligion instead of religion?They often think that using logic and science helps them understand the world. They want to make choices based on reason and empathy.

Secular Humanism: A philosophical stance emphasizing reason, ethics, and justice, independent of religious belief.
Empirical Evidence: Information acquired through observation and experimentation, central to scientific understanding.
Secularization: The process by which religious institutions and beliefs lose social and cultural significance.