It's simply untrue that religion provides the only framework for a universal morality.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe truths of religion are never so well understood as by those who have lost the power of reason.
Copy Quote View & ShareShelley is truth itself and honour itself notwithstanding his out-of-the-way notions about religion.
Copy Quote View & ShareI'm a practicing Christian - and I'm going to keep practicing till I get it right - but I don't feel everyone has to practice the same religion that I do. You have a right to worship who you choose and how you choose to.
Copy Quote View & ShareI have never been religious. I talk to God every day, but He's never said a word to me about religion! I think the most powerful prayer is surrender.
Copy Quote View & ShareThat which we call the Hindu religion is really the Eternal religion because it embraces all others.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe increase of territory and power of empires by force of arms has been the policy of all great powers, and it has always been possible to get the approval of their state religion.
Copy Quote View & ShareI'm rather secular. I'm basically Jewish. But I think I'm Jewish not because of the Jewish religion at all.
Copy Quote View & ShareAs soon as beauty is sought not from religion and love, but for pleasure, it degrades the seeker.
Copy Quote View & ShareReligion is interesting because it brings out the best and the worst in humanity. It can be a source of good deeds, whether it's people from different spiritual backgrounds coming together to help other people in need after a crisis. But it's also a cause for war and bloodshed.
Copy Quote View & ShareReligion doesn't play any part in my life in terms of how I live my life. But I don't think I've ever gone through a day in my life without hearing someone say the word 'Jew' or saying it myself.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background, is that we all believe we are above-average drivers.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe acquisition of knowledge - knowledge of both the world and of their own religion - will inoculate young people against extremist ideologies.
Copy Quote View & ShareI have sung for Americans of every political persuasion, and I am proud that I never refuse to sing to an audience, no matter what religion or color of their skin, or situation in life.
Copy Quote View & ShareYour daily life is your temple and your religion. When you enter into it take with you your all.
Copy Quote View & ShareI've had trouble now and again in Nigeria because I have spoken up about the mistreatment of factions in the country because of difference in religion. These are things we should put behind us.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe humanists' replacement for religion: work really hard and somehow you'll either save yourself or you'll be immortal. Of course, that's a total joke, and our progress is nothing. There may be progress in technology but there's no ethical progress whatsoever.
Copy Quote View & ShareI have never made fun of religion. Religion is something I don't even want to mess with, because I am really afraid of the clouds opening up and my being struck by lightning.
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