Religion Quotes

I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't and to die to find out that there is.

Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.

When I do good I feel good, when I do bad I feel bad, and that's my religion.

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.

Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.

Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.

It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would only expend the same amount of energy loving their fellow men, the devil would die in his own tracks of ennui.

Human beings must be known to be loved; but Divine beings must be loved to be known.

God is a metaphor for that which transcends all levels of intellectual thought. It's as simple as that.

We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties.

The Kingdom of Heaven is not a place, but a state of mind.

Science can purify religion from error and superstition. Religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes.

We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us.

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

Let us not seek to bring religion to others, but let us endeavor to live it ourselves.

Anti-religious sneers are a hallmark of perpetual adolescents.