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apathy and lack of commitment. There are resources for this struggle. Theological humanism drawn from various sources aims at inculcating a vigilant faith, a resolute hope, and an abundant love, as modes of openness to the integrity of life. Similarly, it fosters the feelings of heartfelt gratitude,
steadfast humility, and demanding compassion. These deep moods and feelings disclose shared humanity and bring the transcendent divine into awareness and experience. On the basis of a well-formed conscience, grounded in religious moods and feelings, theological humanism calls for a
willingness to act for the common good expressed in the integrity of life. Such a path will help to ensure a human future. It is a life of spiritual integrity.
This chapter has sought to engage the debate about religion in current pluralistic and moderns societies like the United States. We have shown how Conclusion
theological humanism responds to the conflict between secular humanists and true believers. But the chapter ends on an inconclusive note. When all is said and done, can we give reasons that might inspire and move people – even the uncommitted – to adopt this outlook on religion and the human
future? That question sets the task for the final chapter of our essay.