"Though Murry challenges traditional humanism, he seeks not to abandon it but to revivify it. Be we humanists or not, this is a book that all who care about liberal theology, to say nothing of the future of Unitarian Universalism, need to absorb and wrestle with."
—William F. Schulz, executive director, Amnesty International USA, 1994-2006; UUA president, 1985-1993
"Reason and Reverence is an invaluable resource for those wishing to explore new visions for contemporary religious humanism. Informed by the latest scholarship, Murry presents an accessible account of humanism's historical development, theological challenges and future directions. An excellent choice for all who want to expand and deepen their understanding of non-theistic liberal religious alternatives."
—Rev. Dr. Carol Hepokoski, minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Rochester, Minnesota
"Reason and Reverence is one of the best systematic affirmations of humanism as a way of life since Corliss Lamont's The Philosophy of Humanism. It updates humanism by responding to black humanists, feminists and the ecocrisis. Murry answers critics of humanism by addressing reason, science, feelings, evil, ethics and death, anchoring humanism in a scientifically based religious naturalism, showing that humanism is not a big, bad boogeyman."
—Jerome A. Stone, adjunct faculty, Meadville Lombard Theological School
"An essential resource for all who want to understand the rich heritage and unfolding possibilities of religious humanism for living fully in a complex world with wonder, honesty and hope."
—Dr. Sharon D. Welch, chair and professor of religious studies, University of Missouri-Columbia