Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other. Use this quote
Plato's philosophy is a dignified preface to future religion. Use this quote
The engine of ancient society was religion but the engine of contemporary society, as I see it, is advertising. Use this quote
The new soft totalitarianism that is advancing on the left wants to have a state religion It is an atheist, nihilistic religion - but it is a religion that is obligatory for all. Use this quote
If you grow up in a very strong religion like Catholicism you certainly cultivate in yourself a certain taste for the intensity of ideas. Use this quote
I love religion. Use this quote
Religion can be the enemy of God. It's often what happens when God, like Elvis, has left the building. Use this quote
Democracy may have arisen in the West as the way of striving for the universal aspiration to dignity and freedom, but it isn't alien to the underlying concepts that infuse religion and moral philosophy everywhere. Use this quote
It was a real surprise to me to come across the evidence that Christianity might once have been a danced religion. Certainly, some of the early church leaders thought this was great and spoke of what seems to have been circle dancing, perhaps around an altar. Use this quote
It appears to be in the nature of religion itself to be prejudiced against those who are different. Use this quote
True character arises from a deeper well than religion. Use this quote
What is normally called religion is what I would tend to call music - participating in music, listening to music, making records and singing. Use this quote
It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. Use this quote
The restriction of religion to private life therefore does not necessarily threaten the vital interests of the majority religion, if there is one, and it protects minority religions from tyranny of the majority. Use this quote
The truths of religion are never so well understood as by those who have lost the power of reason. Use this quote
The Christian religion, though scattered and abroad will in the end gather itself together at the foot of the cross. Use this quote
The major obstacle to a religious renewal is the intellectual classes, who are highly influential and tend to view religion as primitive superstition. They believe that science has left atheism as the only respectable intellectual stance. Use this quote
Let me say this loud and clear. There is a world of difference between terrorist acts and the Islamic Shari'a. Islam is not only a religion, but a way of life. And at its heart lie the sacred principles of tolerance and dialogue. Use this quote
Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties. Use this quote
Religion is run by thought police. 'Obey. Listen. This is what you do. Don't ask questions. Go die for your country.' The spirituality says, 'Okay, you can die for your country, but know what you're doing while you're doing it.' Use this quote