Media Activity 5.2

Consider this quote from Arthur C. Clarke; then answer the questions below it.

“One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all.” –Arthur C. Clarke

Discuss Clarke’s claim in relation to either the Plato or the Rachels reading in Chapter 5. What is your position on the connection between morality and religion? Include reasons to defend your position.