02382cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000340012624500700016026400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650800260044752013960047353400450186965300130191465300170192765300400194485600430198499900170202731920UtSlPG20260610133728.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18018974  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aSellars, Roy Wood,d1880-197314aThe Next Step in Religion: An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-04-08  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Next Step in Religion: An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance" by Roy Wood Sellars is a philosophical essay written in the early 20th century. The work examines the evolution of religious thought, arguing for a shift from traditional supernatural views of spirituality to a modern understanding that embraces humanistic and naturalistic principles. Sellars explores the changing nature of religion in the context of social progress and evolving human values, suggesting that the future of religion lies in its ability to align with contemporary understanding and ethical frameworks.  The opening of the essay introduces the idea that a new worldview is emerging, shaped by advancements in science, social reform, and a deeper understanding of human needs. Sellars emphasizes the importance of spiritual courage in navigating this transformation, urging readers to confront and reassess their inherited beliefs, especially in a post-war context. He suggests that true religious experience should focus on values that enhance human life and foster community, moving away from fear-based and supernatural elements to a more active appreciation of the moral and ethical dimensions of existence. Through this lens, he sets the stage for a reimagined spirituality that prioritizes human connection and practical ethics over traditional doctrines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aReligion  aChristianity  aHumanism -- History -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31920  c72766d72766