People here argue about religion interminably, but it appears that they are competing at the same time to see who can be the least devout. Use this quote
Every society and religion has rules, for both have moral laws. And the essence of morality consists, as in art, of drawing the line somewhere. Use this quote
It is, then, by those shadows of the hoary Past and their fantastic silhouettes on the external screen of every religion and philosophy, that we can, by checking them as we go along, and comparing them, trace out finally the body that produced them. Use this quote
The Jews are a race and not a religion. My goal was not to persecute the Jews but to enlighten Gentiles to put them on guard. Use this quote
As long as there are religions, there are going to be people who are hiding their rottenness behind the veil of religion. Use this quote
Religion enabled society to organise itself to debate goodness, just as Greek drama had once done. Use this quote
In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, regardless of race or religion. Use this quote
Early on I saw the repression and idolatry of Stalinism, and when it cracked, I was open to religion again. Use this quote
Religion is not a popular error; it is a great instinctive truth, sensed by the people, expressed by the people. Use this quote
I'm fascinated with all kinds of religion, but I'm not committed to any specific one. Use this quote
Religion was used as an ideology, as a system of control. When they forced the veil upon women, they were using it as an instrument of control in the same way that in Mao's China people were wearing Mao jackets and women were not supposed to wear any makeup. Use this quote
Religion is doing; a man does not merely think his religion or feel it, he lives his religion as much as he is able, otherwise it is not religion but fantasy or philosophy. Use this quote
We from every religion feel comfortable in Britain because there is a host. The Church of England is a good host, it has been a major force in shaping England into such a tolerant society. Use this quote
The advent of a new religion, making serious and impressive claims to embody a new revelation from on high, is not a frequent occurrence. Use this quote
I wanted to show how a man of sensitive and noble character, born for religion, comes to throw off the orthodoxies of his day and moment, and to go out into the wilderness where all is experiment, and spiritual life begins again. Use this quote
Selfishness is the only real atheism; aspiration, unselfishness, the only real religion. Use this quote
There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed. Use this quote
All religion seems to need to prove that it's the only truth. And that's where it turns demonic. Because that's when you get religious wars and persecutions and burning heretics at the stake. Use this quote
Americans should be free to recognize our religious heritage; doing that is not the same as creating a government-sponsored religion. Use this quote
In a lot of Indian societies, spirituality has been lost, I think it's still the best way of looking at the world for Indians - better than any organized religion in this country. Use this quote
