 Discussions of religious themes can be found in most of Hume’s and Kant’s major works. Their treatments of the subject differ significantly, but they have a few important things in common, especially on the question of how religion relates to morality. Above all, both philosophers advocate a secularized approach to moral philosophy. That is, both argue for the independence of morality from religion and the importance of keeping the two distinct. They both express deep concern about the corrupting influence of false religion, including “enthusiasm” and “superstition”. And they both seek to undermine a good deal of Christian theology, including traditional arguments for the existence of God. There are also significant disagreements, however. Generally speaking, Hume is far more alert to religion’s potential costs, such as intolerance, violence, and distraction from whatever happiness is available in this life. Kant, by contrast, seems far more attuned to the benefits of religion, especially its attempts to address the human need for ultimate answers or consolation in the face of death and suffering.