1. The Relationship Between Morality and Religion
Autonomy
The Relationship Between Morality and Religion

2. Autonomy If you are ‘autonomous’ you decide for yourself
Autonomy in society is restricted by the law and what is considered socially acceptable
Autonomous moral values are decided with no reference to religion
Moral values are based on experience and reason
You might agree of rational grounds with what a religion says, but usually autonomous moral principles do not use religion.
Utilitarianism (Greatest good for the greatest number) is an autonomous moral principle.