Secularism must lead to hedonism?

lol. I guess you might be one of those few who enjoys studying and reading ancient texts even if you don’t agree with those texts completely (regarding rebirth). I enjoy them too, but I am a Buddhist, so might be expected for me. I have read the Bible and Qu’ran and other religious scriptures, but not being a member of those other religions, don’t go back to study them much.

So you are a hedonist! (just kidding) Hedonism need not be all about accumulating things. It can be those things you mentioned plus socializing, gossiping, partying (not saying you do that). Some mistakenly believe that it’s just about accumulating material possessions (although for some that might be what it is).

No, I don’t suggest what you think. I could be a hedonist if I wanted to, but choose not to. I was just thinking that for most people, if there is no belief in an afterlife of any kind, no celestial realms, no rebirth, I think most would (and do) choose hedonism.