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Love in a Godless Age

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United States
Started August 11, 2026

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Ralph C. Hancock joins in to discuss his recent book, Love and Virtue in a Secular. The post Love in a Godless Age appeared first on First Things

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Love in a Godless Age

First Things (United States) | Aug 10, 2026

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The absence of a divine moral authority undermines the foundation of true love and virtue.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 11, 2026
Community and shared values can sustain love and virtue in a secular framework.
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Dialogue about love in a godless age can enhance our understanding of human relationships.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 11, 2026
Love without a higher purpose risks becoming self-serving and shallow.
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People across belief systems recognize love as a moral force that requires cultivating virtue over time.
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Love in a godless age can lead to moral relativism, which diminishes the depth of relationships.
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Love should be guided by universal principles of respect and kindness, not religious doctrine.
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Love in any worldview requires that individuals subordinate their immediate desires to the good of another person.
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Love can thrive in a secular society without the need for religious frameworks.
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The pursuit of love should prioritize individual happiness over traditional moral standards.
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