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Secular morality is superior — AJ Johnson on "The Point"

988 views · Published 22 August 2012 · 1:21 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: Mavaddat Javid · 2012 · News & Politics

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My point is that secular morality is fundamentally superior to religious morality — and it's time we owned that. I'm an African-American bisexual woman. As such, I've experienced firsthand the intolerance perpetrated against these and other identity groups under the auspice of "religious morality." So let me be clear: Religious morality has supported slavery, misogyny, and homophobia throughout the ages. And "religious morality" continues to be the number one source of opposition against equality for women and the LGBT community right now. Secular morality, on the other hand, tells us that this is wrong. The secular values of equality, diversity, and tolerance — while found nowhere in the Bible — thrive in America today. "Why?" you ask? Because secular morality is superior. So chin-up, secular America. And don't be afraid to embrace the moral high-ground. Be proud when you stand against the hate and bigotry of so-called "religious morality." Because our modern morality demands that all Americans promote with vigour the freedom and fairness of our Constitution, including the right for all people to participate equally in the "American dream."

Ms. Johnson was raised Baptist in the "Bible Belt," and attended a private Christian elementary school before permanently transitioning to a secular education. She was often skeptical of religion, but officially "fell from faith" after learning about Evolution via Natural Selection and recognizing the uncivilized way that the Bible portrays the issues of women, gays, and slaves.

Ms. Johnson attended and graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She gained leadership experience serving as a residential advisor for first-year students, and teaching English to Thai students abroad. Before joining American Atheists, she served as Assistant Director of Development for Scholarships at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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