An Echo of Things to Come (The Licanius Trilogy, #2)

by James Islington

“There is only one reason to be passionate about a lack of faith—and that is fear,” said Caeden quietly. “Fear that you are wrong. An innate need for others to share your opinion, so that you can be less afraid.” He shook his head. “I do not feel the need to argue, to cajole, to threaten or accuse. If others wish to believe differently, that is no business of mine. I simply do not think that there are gods.”

Religion is the following of rules and rituals in the hope that they will somehow garner the favor of a higher power.