Project Gutenberg 2010-04-08 Public domain in the USA. 161 Sellars, Roy Wood 1880 1973 Sellars, R. W. (Roy Wood) 18018974 The Next Step in Religion: An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance Produced by Al Haines "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.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Religion Christianity Humanism -- History -- 20th century BL Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 455573 2025-08-13T06:54:08.688591 text/html 437590 2021-01-06T10:42:08 text/html 278292 2025-08-13T06:54:17.840517 application/epub+zip 284320 2025-08-13T06:54:12.644591 application/epub+zip 233484 2025-08-13T06:54:11.193587 application/epub+zip 574573 2025-08-13T06:54:21.581509 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 543817 2025-08-13T06:54:16.782571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 381718 2022-09-14T15:34:41.799747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408294 2025-08-13T06:54:07.817623 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 407930 2021-01-06T10:42:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 407949 2021-01-06T10:42:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20721 2025-08-13T06:54:21.737486 application/rdf+xml 24759 2025-08-13T06:54:11.705557 image/jpeg 4494 2025-08-13T06:54:11.447541 image/jpeg 151807 2021-01-06T10:42:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 156117 2021-01-06T10:42:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 151733 2021-01-06T10:42:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 264578 2025-08-13T06:54:08.724557 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia