Hobach argues against religion by asserting its illogical and harmful nature, thus affirming Enlightenment ideals by relying on reason rather than superstition to justify one’s actions.
· The precepts of religion have no logical basis and are illogical themselves, constantly contradicting each other
· The principles of religion are harmful, as it can be used as a manipulative force by authority figures and can cause strife in those who are deluded by it into believing that they must suffer in order to redeem themselves
· Religion binds its adherents to an authority figure who could be harmful to the people
· Religion restricts freedom and the pursuit of happiness, two pillars of the Enlightenment
· Man should rely on reason and true ideas (common sense) and thus will be happy and fulfilled
“To discover the true principles of Morality, men have no need of theology, of revelation, or of gods: They have need only of common sense.”
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