The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible. Oscar Wilde
The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible.
Say nothing of my religion. It is known to God and myself alone. Its evidence before the world is to be sought in my life: if it has been honest and dutiful to society the religion which has regulated it cannot be a bad one. Thomas Jefferson
Say nothing of my religion. It is known to God and myself alone. Its evidence before the world is to be sought in my life: if it has been honest and dutiful to society the religion which has regulated it cannot be a bad one.
All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings, and so, give them the power to pull ours. Aldous Huxley
All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings, and so, give them the power to pull ours.
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. Seneca
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.
I have always noticed that deeply and truly religious persons are fond of a joke, and I am suspicious of those who aren't. Alfred North Whitehead
I have always noticed that deeply and truly religious persons are fond of a joke, and I am suspicious of those who aren't.
The Christian religion, then, is not an affair of preaching, or prating, or ranting, but of taking care of the bodies as well as the souls of people; not an affair of belief and of faith and of professions, but an affair of doing good, and especially to those who are in want; not an affair of fire and brimstone, but an affair of bacon and read, beer and a bed. William Cobbett
The Christian religion, then, is not an affair of preaching, or prating, or ranting, but of taking care of the bodies as well as the souls of people; not an affair of belief and of faith and of professions, but an affair of doing good, and especially to those who are in want; not an affair of fire and brimstone, but an affair of bacon and read, beer and a bed.
The only time anyone's admitted they were a Christian before was when they were busy telling me why they're better than me. Randy K. Milholland
The only time anyone's admitted they were a Christian before was when they were busy telling me why they're better than me.
Never confuse the faith with the supposedly faithful. Randy K. Milholland
Never confuse the faith with the supposedly faithful.
Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics. Wendell Phillips
Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.
This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it. John Adams
This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it.
Strongly guarded as is the separation between religion and government in the Constitution of the United States the danger of encroachment by Ecclesiastical Bodies, may be illustrated by precedents already furnished in their short history. James Madison
Strongly guarded as is the separation between religion and government in the Constitution of the United States the danger of encroachment by Ecclesiastical Bodies, may be illustrated by precedents already furnished in their short history.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. The Dalai Lama
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind. Albert Einstein
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
The opposite of the religious fanatic is not the fanatical atheist but the gentle cynic who cares not whether there is a god or not. Eric Hoffer
The opposite of the religious fanatic is not the fanatical atheist but the gentle cynic who cares not whether there is a god or not.
Eve was not taken out of Adam's head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him. Matthew Henry
Eve was not taken out of Adam's head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him.
My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind. Albert Einstein
My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.
I was in my thirteenth year when I heard a voice from God to help me govern my conduct. And the first time I was very much afraid. Joan of Arc
I was in my thirteenth year when I heard a voice from God to help me govern my conduct. And the first time I was very much afraid.
One religion is as true as another. Robert Burton
One religion is as true as another.
There is more religion in men's science, than there is science in their religion. Henry David Thoreau
There is more religion in men's science, than there is science in their religion.
I've often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction. Ian McKellen
I've often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction.
In the relationship between man and religion, the state is firmly committed to a position of neutrality. Tom C. Clark
In the relationship between man and religion, the state is firmly committed to a position of neutrality.
The theory seems to be that as long as a man is a failure he is one of God's children, but that as soon as he succeeds he is taken over by the Devil. Henry Louis Mencken
The theory seems to be that as long as a man is a failure he is one of God's children, but that as soon as he succeeds he is taken over by the Devil.
There is a place in God's sun for the youth 'farthest down' who has the vision, the determination, and the courage to reach it. Mary Mcleod Bethune
There is a place in God's sun for the youth 'farthest down' who has the vision, the determination, and the courage to reach it.
All religions die of one disease - that of being found out. John Morley
All religions die of one disease - that of being found out.
I am determined that my children shall be brought up in their father's religion, if they can find out what it is. Charles Lamb
I am determined that my children shall be brought up in their father's religion, if they can find out what it is.
Angels dancing on the head of a pin dissolve into nothingness at the bedside of a dying child. Waiter Rant
Angels dancing on the head of a pin dissolve into nothingness at the bedside of a dying child.
Your belief in God is merely an escape from your monotonous, stupid and cruel life. Jiddu Krishnamurti
Your belief in God is merely an escape from your monotonous, stupid and cruel life.
The day that this country ceases to be free for irreligion, it will cease to be free for religion. Robert H. Jackson
The day that this country ceases to be free for irreligion, it will cease to be free for religion.
Religion is the highest vanity. Hebbel
Religion is the highest vanity.
A myth is a religion in which no one any longer believes. James Feibleman
A myth is a religion in which no one any longer believes.
Moral: A peerless maxim enumerated by God in his Holy Bible, such as that of Deuteronomy 23:1, if your testicles are crushed or your male member missing, you must never enter a sanctuary of the Lord. Donald Morgan
Moral: A peerless maxim enumerated by God in his Holy Bible, such as that of Deuteronomy 23:1, if your testicles are crushed or your male member missing, you must never enter a sanctuary of the Lord.
How enlightened is wearing God like some do Versace? Vanna Bonta
How enlightened is wearing God like some do Versace?
I won't take my religion from any man who never works except with his mouth. Carl Sandburg
I won't take my religion from any man who never works except with his mouth.
A religion without its mysteries is a temple without a God. Robert Hall
A religion without its mysteries is a temple without a God.
Religion is the possibility of the removal of every ground of confidence except confidence in God alone. Karl Barth
Religion is the possibility of the removal of every ground of confidence except confidence in God alone.
Language is clumsy, understanding is subjective, religion is obstructive. We must rise above these obstacles to achieve complete being. Kate Miller
Language is clumsy, understanding is subjective, religion is obstructive. We must rise above these obstacles to achieve complete being.
God is cruel. Sometimes he makes you live. Stephen King
God is cruel. Sometimes he makes you live.
The first and highest law must be the love of man to man. Homo homini Deus est- this is the supreme practical maxim, this the turning point of the world's History. Ludwig Feuerbach
The first and highest law must be the love of man to man. Homo homini Deus est- this is the supreme practical maxim, this the turning point of the world's History.
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. George Gurdjieff
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.
Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed. Robert H. Schuller
Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.
My atheism, like that of Spinoza, is true piety towards the universe and denies only gods fashioned by men in their own image, to be servants of their human interests. George Santayana
My atheism, like that of Spinoza, is true piety towards the universe and denies only gods fashioned by men in their own image, to be servants of their human interests.
Some people think that all the equipment you need to discuss religion is a mouth. Herman Wouk
Some people think that all the equipment you need to discuss religion is a mouth.
Religion has caused more harm than any other idea since the beginning of time. There's nothing good I can say about it. People use it as a crutch. Larry Flynt
Religion has caused more harm than any other idea since the beginning of time. There's nothing good I can say about it. People use it as a crutch.
The Bar Room has a corner table placed strategically at a point diagonally across from the entrance. the table of tables in the setting of settings in the building of buildings. In the religion of lunch, this is the holy of holies. Raymond Sokolov
The Bar Room has a corner table placed strategically at a point diagonally across from the entrance. the table of tables in the setting of settings in the building of buildings. In the religion of lunch, this is the holy of holies.
On the Catholic priesthood: I refuse to consider anything said to me about saving my soul by any man who spends all his time with one hand on the Bible and his other hand thrust down the pants of an adolescent child. I don't want to hear it. Anthony Beal
On the Catholic priesthood: I refuse to consider anything said to me about saving my soul by any man who spends all his time with one hand on the Bible and his other hand thrust down the pants of an adolescent child. I don't want to hear it.
With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion. Steven Weinberg
With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.
Believing in god is akin to being in love. No one can tell you, you just have know through and through balls to bones. Kyle Chapman
Believing in god is akin to being in love. No one can tell you, you just have know through and through balls to bones.
It often happens that I wake up at night and begin to think about a serious problem and decide I must tell the Pope about it. Then I wake up completely and remember that I am the Pope. Pope John Xxiii
It often happens that I wake up at night and begin to think about a serious problem and decide I must tell the Pope about it. Then I wake up completely and remember that I am the Pope.
The task of organized religion is not to prove that God was in the 1st century, but that he is in the 20th. S. H. Miller
The task of organized religion is not to prove that God was in the 1st century, but that he is in the 20th.
When you can get people to believe in virgin birth and resurrection of the dead as reality - well, what can one say. Grace Mcgarvie
When you can get people to believe in virgin birth and resurrection of the dead as reality - well, what can one say.
If you believe in an unseen Christ, you will believe in the unseen Christlike potential of others. Anthony Burgess
If you believe in an unseen Christ, you will believe in the unseen Christlike potential of others.
It is a fine thing to establish one's own religion in one's heart, not to be dependent on tradition and second-hand ideals. Life will seem to you, later, not a lesser, but a greater thing. D. H. Lawrence
It is a fine thing to establish one's own religion in one's heart, not to be dependent on tradition and second-hand ideals. Life will seem to you, later, not a lesser, but a greater thing.
God is of no importance unless He is of supreme importance. Abraham Joshua Heschel
God is of no importance unless He is of supreme importance.
Being perfectly well-dressed gives a feeling of tranquility that religion is powerless to bestow. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Being perfectly well-dressed gives a feeling of tranquility that religion is powerless to bestow.
[The] council not only sanctioned reform, it accelerated it. What this meant was that Catholics tried to solve the riddle of religion and modernity overnight. Jay P. Dolan
[The] council not only sanctioned reform, it accelerated it. What this meant was that Catholics tried to solve the riddle of religion and modernity overnight.
The real object of the amendment was, not to countenance, much less to advance Mahometanism, or Judaism, or infidelity, by prostrating Christianity; but to exclude all rivalry among Christian sects, and to prevent any national ecclesiastical establis. Joseph Story
The real object of the amendment was, not to countenance, much less to advance Mahometanism, or Judaism, or infidelity, by prostrating Christianity; but to exclude all rivalry among Christian sects, and to prevent any national ecclesiastical establis.
The Old Testament is tribal in its provinciality; its god is a local god, and its village police and sanitary regulations are erected into eternal laws. John Macy
The Old Testament is tribal in its provinciality; its god is a local god, and its village police and sanitary regulations are erected into eternal laws.
Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand. Frederick The Great
Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand.
Such evil deeds could religion prompt. Lucretius
Such evil deeds could religion prompt.
When you see a man with a great deal of religion displayed in his shop window, you may depend upon it, he keeps a very small stock of it within. Charles H. Spurgeon
When you see a man with a great deal of religion displayed in his shop window, you may depend upon it, he keeps a very small stock of it within.
Whatever sympathy I feel towards religions, whatever admiration for some of their adherents, whatever historical or biological necessity I see in them, whatever metaphorical truth, I cannot accept them as credible explanations of reality; and they are incredible to me in proportion to the degree that they require my belief in positive human attributes and intervenient powers in their divinities. John Fowles
Whatever sympathy I feel towards religions, whatever admiration for some of their adherents, whatever historical or biological necessity I see in them, whatever metaphorical truth, I cannot accept them as credible explanations of reality; and they are incredible to me in proportion to the degree that they require my belief in positive human attributes and intervenient powers in their divinities.
God is living in the circle of eternity, and we the [straight] line cut from the world must be hammered, bent and broken, to be re-forged into His circle. Robert J. Mccracken
God is living in the circle of eternity, and we the [straight] line cut from the world must be hammered, bent and broken, to be re-forged into His circle.
We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides. Saint Ignatius Of Loyola
We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.
I can imagine no greater misfortune for a cultured people than to see in the hands of the rulers not only the civil, but also the religious power. Catullus
I can imagine no greater misfortune for a cultured people than to see in the hands of the rulers not only the civil, but also the religious power.
There can be but little liberty on earth while men worship a tyrant in heaven. Robert Green Ingersoll
There can be but little liberty on earth while men worship a tyrant in heaven.
A cult is a religion with no political power. Tom Wolfe
A cult is a religion with no political power.
My mom grew up in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx and gave me an invaluable piece of advice for dealing with people in New York - if someone’s bugging you just act crazy. I’ve modified her approach somewhat. Public displays of religiosity work just as well as feigning psychosis. Waiter Rant
My mom grew up in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx and gave me an invaluable piece of advice for dealing with people in New York - if someone’s bugging you just act crazy. I’ve modified her approach somewhat. Public displays of religiosity work just as well as feigning psychosis.
The Roman Church has never erred, and, according to the scripture, never shall err. Pope Gregory Vii
The Roman Church has never erred, and, according to the scripture, never shall err.
When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad, and that is my religion. Abraham Lincoln
When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad, and that is my religion.
Idiosyncratic belief systems which are shared by only a few adherents are likely to be regarded as delusional. Belief systems which may be just as irrational but which are shared by millions are called world religions.i.e. When a man suffers from delusions he is described as mad but when a million do so they belong to a world religion. Anthony Storr
Idiosyncratic belief systems which are shared by only a few adherents are likely to be regarded as delusional. Belief systems which may be just as irrational but which are shared by millions are called world religions.i.e. When a man suffers from delusions he is described as mad but when a million do so they belong to a world religion.
I have a great love and respect for religion, great love and respect for atheism. What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose. Orson Welles
I have a great love and respect for religion, great love and respect for atheism. What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose.
In religion and politics, people's beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second hand, and without examination. Mark Twain
In religion and politics, people's beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second hand, and without examination.
When they circumcised him they threw away the wrong bit. David Lloyd George
When they circumcised him they threw away the wrong bit.
It's not listed in the Bible, but my spiritual gift, my specific calling from God, is to be a television talk-show host. Jim Bakker
It's not listed in the Bible, but my spiritual gift, my specific calling from God, is to be a television talk-show host.
What has God revealed to man that has ever helped him get a living? Lemuel K. Washburn
What has God revealed to man that has ever helped him get a living?
Frank: All the faults of the age come from Christianity and journalism. Arthur: Christianity, of course, but why journalism? Frank Harris
Frank: All the faults of the age come from Christianity and journalism. Arthur: Christianity, of course, but why journalism?
If Jesus had been killed twenty years ago, Catholic school children would be wearing little electric chairs around their necks instead of crosses. Lenny Bruce
If Jesus had been killed twenty years ago, Catholic school children would be wearing little electric chairs around their necks instead of crosses.
One needs occasionally to stand aside from the hum and rush of human interests and passions to hear the voices of God. Anna Julia Cooper
One needs occasionally to stand aside from the hum and rush of human interests and passions to hear the voices of God.
The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity. Matthew Henry
The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.
Religion is not merely the opium of the masses, it's the cyanide. Tom Robbins
Religion is not merely the opium of the masses, it's the cyanide.
In the Bible it says they asked Jesus how many times you should forgive, and he said 70 times 7. Well, I want you all to know that I'm keeping a chart. Hillary Clinton
In the Bible it says they asked Jesus how many times you should forgive, and he said 70 times 7. Well, I want you all to know that I'm keeping a chart.
I'm not really religious but very spiritual. I give money to this company that manufactures hearing aids on a regular basis. More people should really hear me sing. I have a gift from God. Christina Aguilera
I'm not really religious but very spiritual. I give money to this company that manufactures hearing aids on a regular basis. More people should really hear me sing. I have a gift from God.
That they (the powers of heaven) may be conferred upon us, it is true; but when we undertake to cover• our sins, or to gratify our pride, our vain ambition, or to exercise control or dominion• or compulsion upon the souls of the children of men, in any degree of unrighteousness, behold, the heavens withdraw• themselves; the Spirit of the Lord is grieved. Dr. Joseph Smith
That they (the powers of heaven) may be conferred upon us, it is true; but when we undertake to cover• our sins, or to gratify our pride, our vain ambition, or to exercise control or dominion• or compulsion upon the souls of the children of men, in any degree of unrighteousness, behold, the heavens withdraw• themselves; the Spirit of the Lord is grieved.
The Christian religion not only was at first attended with miracles, but even at this day cannot be believed by any reasonable person without one. David Hume
The Christian religion not only was at first attended with miracles, but even at this day cannot be believed by any reasonable person without one.
No matter how much I probe and prodI cannot quite believe in God,But, oh, I hope to God that HeUnswervingly believes in me. E. Y. Harburg
No matter how much I probe and prodI cannot quite believe in God,But, oh, I hope to God that HeUnswervingly believes in me.
Religion is not a popular error; it is a great instinctive truth, sensed by the people, expressed by the people. Ernest Renan
Religion is not a popular error; it is a great instinctive truth, sensed by the people, expressed by the people.
Atheism, the same than religion, can be cause of conviction or gregarism. Ezequiel D'leon Masis
Atheism, the same than religion, can be cause of conviction or gregarism.
I am a Millionaire. That is my religion. George Bernard Shaw
I am a Millionaire. That is my religion.
There is not enough religion in the world to destroy the world's religions. Friedrich Nietzsche
There is not enough religion in the world to destroy the world's religions.
Christianity is called the religion of pity. Friedrich Nietzsche
Christianity is called the religion of pity.
Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived. Oscar Wilde
Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived.
Truth, in the matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived. Oscar Wilde
Truth, in the matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived.
Religion is like a blind man looking in a black room for a black cat that isn't there, and finding it. Oscar Wilde
Religion is like a blind man looking in a black room for a black cat that isn't there, and finding it.
Where knowledge ends, religion begins. Benjamin Disraeli
Where knowledge ends, religion begins.
I am for freedom of religion, & against all maneuvres to bring about a legal ascendancy of one sect over another. Thomas Jefferson
I am for freedom of religion, & against all maneuvres to bring about a legal ascendancy of one sect over another.
Imagine there's no countries, it isn't hard to do; nothing to kill or die for, and no religion too. Imagine all the people living life in peace. John Lennon
Imagine there's no countries, it isn't hard to do; nothing to kill or die for, and no religion too. Imagine all the people living life in peace.
Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle. George Washington
Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense. Carl Sagan
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
What if we chose the wrong religion? Each week we just make God madder and madder. Matt Groening
What if we chose the wrong religion? Each week we just make God madder and madder.
I think that it's important for scientists to explain their work, particularly in cosmology. This now answers many questions once asked of religion. Stephen Hawking
I think that it's important for scientists to explain their work, particularly in cosmology. This now answers many questions once asked of religion.
I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting. But it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously. Douglas Adams
I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting. But it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously.
There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed. Woodrow Wilson
There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed.
Then he saw also that it matters little what profession, whether of religion or irreligion, a man may make, provided only he follows it out with charitable inconsistency, and without insisting on it to the bitter end. It is in the uncompromisingness with which dogma is held and not in the dogma or want of dogma that the danger lies. Samuel Butler
Then he saw also that it matters little what profession, whether of religion or irreligion, a man may make, provided only he follows it out with charitable inconsistency, and without insisting on it to the bitter end. It is in the uncompromisingness with which dogma is held and not in the dogma or want of dogma that the danger lies.
Conventionality is not morality. Self-righteousness is not religion. To attack the first is not to assail the last. Charlotte Bronte
Conventionality is not morality. Self-righteousness is not religion. To attack the first is not to assail the last.
We have no government armed with the power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion.… Our Constitution was made only for a moral and a religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. John Adams
We have no government armed with the power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion.… Our Constitution was made only for a moral and a religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.
Some people are that - more than a parent, more than a role model, more than anything less than a religion. Margaret Cho
Some people are that - more than a parent, more than a role model, more than anything less than a religion.
The government of the United States is not in any sense founded upon the Christian religion. John Adams
The government of the United States is not in any sense founded upon the Christian religion.
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. The Dalai Lama
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.
I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness…. The Dalai Lama
I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness….
If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it. The Dalai Lama
If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.
We have enough religion to hate each other, but not enough to love each other. Jonathan Swift
We have enough religion to hate each other, but not enough to love each other.
Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place -- service -- social service -- the ants creed, the bees creed. John Galsworthy
Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place -- service -- social service -- the ants creed, the bees creed.
Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. Blaise Pascal
Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true.
We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love, one another. Jonathan Swift
We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love, one another.
Religion I have disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give to them, and that is the Christian religion. If they had that and I had not given them one cent, they would be rich. If they have not that, and I had given them the world, they would be poor. Patrick Henry
Religion I have disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give to them, and that is the Christian religion. If they had that and I had not given them one cent, they would be rich. If they have not that, and I had given them the world, they would be poor.
Religion is an illusion, and it derives its strength from its readiness to fit in with our instinctual wishful impulses. Sigmund Freud
Religion is an illusion, and it derives its strength from its readiness to fit in with our instinctual wishful impulses.
The fundamentalists are increasing. People, afraid to oppose those fundamentalists, shut their mouths. It is really very difficult to make people move against a sensitive issue like religion, which is the source of fundamentalism. Taslima Nasrin
The fundamentalists are increasing. People, afraid to oppose those fundamentalists, shut their mouths. It is really very difficult to make people move against a sensitive issue like religion, which is the source of fundamentalism.
Passion is univeral humanity. Without it religion, history, art, and romance would be useless. Honore De Balzac
Passion is univeral humanity. Without it religion, history, art, and romance would be useless.
We do not destroy religion by destroying superstition. Cicero
We do not destroy religion by destroying superstition.
Your daily life is your temple and your religion. When you enter into it take with you your all. Kahlil Gibran
Your daily life is your temple and your religion. When you enter into it take with you your all.
Sex is the ersatz or substitute religion of the 20th Century. Malcolm Muggeridge
Sex is the ersatz or substitute religion of the 20th Century.
God and religion have nothing to do with this war. Reg Keys
God and religion have nothing to do with this war.
The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion. Arthur C. Clarke
The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.
Judaism is a non-proselytizing religion, but we realize there are many people who know little about Judaism and are curious to know more. We aren't looking to win people to our point of view, but we just want to be better understood. Rabbi Geoff Dennis
Judaism is a non-proselytizing religion, but we realize there are many people who know little about Judaism and are curious to know more. We aren't looking to win people to our point of view, but we just want to be better understood.
As soon as beauty is sought not from religion and love, but for pleasure, it degrades the seeker. Annie Dillard
As soon as beauty is sought not from religion and love, but for pleasure, it degrades the seeker.
Youth is a religion from which one always ends up being converted. Andre Malraux
Youth is a religion from which one always ends up being converted.
If I were personally to define religion I would say that it is a bandage that man has invented to protect a soul made bloody by circumstance. (attributed). Theodore Dreiser
If I were personally to define religion I would say that it is a bandage that man has invented to protect a soul made bloody by circumstance. (attributed).
The difference between a saint and a hypocrite is that one lies for his religion, the other by it. Minna Antrim
The difference between a saint and a hypocrite is that one lies for his religion, the other by it.
God is not a specific religion. God is God. We choose different ways to meet together, worship him, follow him. Scott Hubbard
God is not a specific religion. God is God. We choose different ways to meet together, worship him, follow him.
We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they would depict the Devil in human form. William Ralph Inge
We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they would depict the Devil in human form.
The marvel of the Bhagavad-Gita is its truly beautiful revelation of life's wisdom which enables philosophy to blossom into religion. Herman Hesse
The marvel of the Bhagavad-Gita is its truly beautiful revelation of life's wisdom which enables philosophy to blossom into religion.
I take my religion seriously. Dolle Haven
I take my religion seriously.
In education, in marriage, in religion, in everything, disappointment is the lot of women. It shall be the business of my life to deepen this disappointment in every woman's heart until she bows down to it no longer. Lucy Stone
In education, in marriage, in religion, in everything, disappointment is the lot of women. It shall be the business of my life to deepen this disappointment in every woman's heart until she bows down to it no longer.
When it is a question of money, everyone is of the same religion. Voltaire
When it is a question of money, everyone is of the same religion.
The problem with writing about religion is that you run the risk of offending sincerely religious people, and then they come after you with machetes. Dave Barry
The problem with writing about religion is that you run the risk of offending sincerely religious people, and then they come after you with machetes.
I wouldn't call it religion. I call it a conscious contact with my Higher Power. I choose to call him God. I used to call him Glenn, but that used to piss him off! Glenn Hughes
I wouldn't call it religion. I call it a conscious contact with my Higher Power. I choose to call him God. I used to call him Glenn, but that used to piss him off!
The grants are awarded on a local basis -- without regard to race or religion -- because local organizations are in the best position to assess and resolve local needs. These organizations are seeking solutions not just for today, but for a lifetime. Timothy Collins
The grants are awarded on a local basis -- without regard to race or religion -- because local organizations are in the best position to assess and resolve local needs. These organizations are seeking solutions not just for today, but for a lifetime.
Christianity is the only major religion to have as its central event the humiliation of its God. Bruce Shelley
Christianity is the only major religion to have as its central event the humiliation of its God.
Baseball is more than a game to me, it's a religion. Bill Klem
Baseball is more than a game to me, it's a religion.
Southern football and evangelical religion are soul mates. William Baker
Southern football and evangelical religion are soul mates.
But this is only speculation by a minister of religion... Oupa Matlhabe
But this is only speculation by a minister of religion...
Patriotism is a kind of religion; it is the egg from which wars are hatched. Guy De Maupassant
Patriotism is a kind of religion; it is the egg from which wars are hatched.
True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess. Louis Nizer
True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess.
I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out. John Wesley
I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out.
I think flying planes into a building was a faith-based initiative. I think religion is a neurological disorder. Bill Maher
I think flying planes into a building was a faith-based initiative. I think religion is a neurological disorder.
Any time you do anything that has to do with religion you're going to have some controversy. Jack Kenny
Any time you do anything that has to do with religion you're going to have some controversy.
Religion is an important part of my life. Anita Diamant
Religion is an important part of my life.
What I liked about them is they went so far out of their way to say the government should not be endorsing religion, because that's not always been true in the military. Marci Hamilton
What I liked about them is they went so far out of their way to say the government should not be endorsing religion, because that's not always been true in the military.
I consider myself a religious person. God is something very personal with me and I don't flaunt religion in conversation with others. Richard Chamberlain
I consider myself a religious person. God is something very personal with me and I don't flaunt religion in conversation with others.
There was no apparent motive for the attack. It doesn't seem related to religion. Raphael Bergeron
There was no apparent motive for the attack. It doesn't seem related to religion.
Keep thy religion to thyself. George Carlin
Keep thy religion to thyself.
It's not a philosophy. It's religion. There are no television ads for our product during those hours. And since this was a marketing thing, they only wanted to show it during the Sunday races. Ruth Garren
It's not a philosophy. It's religion. There are no television ads for our product during those hours. And since this was a marketing thing, they only wanted to show it during the Sunday races.
I conceive the essential task of religion to be 'to develop the consciences, the ideals, and the aspirations of mankind'. Robert Millikan
I conceive the essential task of religion to be 'to develop the consciences, the ideals, and the aspirations of mankind'.
We condemn the style, the random killings. We condemn the killing of innocents anywhere, regardless of belief and religion. Nafez Azzam
We condemn the style, the random killings. We condemn the killing of innocents anywhere, regardless of belief and religion.
In time we plan to add more specialized classes dealing with women and religion, mysticism, and Eastern religions. Rami Shapiro
In time we plan to add more specialized classes dealing with women and religion, mysticism, and Eastern religions.
There's never any intention to satirize the church or poke fun at religion in any way. Jack Kenny
There's never any intention to satirize the church or poke fun at religion in any way.
Christianity is a missionary religion, converting, advancing, aggressive, encompassing the world; a non-missionary church is in the bands of death. Friedrich Max Muller
Christianity is a missionary religion, converting, advancing, aggressive, encompassing the world; a non-missionary church is in the bands of death.
MAYONNAISE, n. One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion. Ambrose Bierce
MAYONNAISE, n. One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion.
I'm a believer. I don't go to church. I don't belong to any particular religion, but I do believe in God. I couldn't write what I write about and be creative without a certain form of belief. Nick Cave
I'm a believer. I don't go to church. I don't belong to any particular religion, but I do believe in God. I couldn't write what I write about and be creative without a certain form of belief.
We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts, have their root in Greece. Percy Bysshe Shelley
We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts, have their root in Greece.
We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind. Juan Antonio Samaranch
We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind.
If a `religion' is defined to be a system of ideas that contains unprovable statements, then Godel taught us that mathematics is not only a religion, it is the only religion that can prove itself to be one. John D. Barrow
If a `religion' is defined to be a system of ideas that contains unprovable statements, then Godel taught us that mathematics is not only a religion, it is the only religion that can prove itself to be one.
The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion. John Wesley
The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion.
They're after one world religion and one world government. That's why they've attacked the Catholic Church so strongly, to ultimately take control over it by their doctrine. Hutton Gibson
They're after one world religion and one world government. That's why they've attacked the Catholic Church so strongly, to ultimately take control over it by their doctrine.
It's not an issue of politics, it's not an issue of ownership, it's an issue of religion. Lilikala Kameeleihiwa
It's not an issue of politics, it's not an issue of ownership, it's an issue of religion.
I don't ever talk about it, ... There are some Christians (co-workers) who argue I'm doing something bad, but this (lawsuit) is pro-liberty, pro-equality. The government is required to stay out of the religion business. Michael Newdow
I don't ever talk about it, ... There are some Christians (co-workers) who argue I'm doing something bad, but this (lawsuit) is pro-liberty, pro-equality. The government is required to stay out of the religion business.
Mayonnaise: One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion. Ambrose Bierce
Mayonnaise: One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion.
The only difference between a cult and a religion is the amount of real estate they own. Frank Zappa
The only difference between a cult and a religion is the amount of real estate they own.
The Lord's prayer contains the sum total of religion and morals. Arthur Wellesley
The Lord's prayer contains the sum total of religion and morals.
Religion is the only thing left in the world that is free, which is why a lot of people 'find it.' Jimmy Buffett
Religion is the only thing left in the world that is free, which is why a lot of people 'find it.'
You have a religion, I have a relationship. Anne Angelelli
You have a religion, I have a relationship.
Figure out what you really want in a person: lifestyle interests, income, personality, religion, hobbies etc. Don't set too many qualifications or artificial criteria though or you could miss out on someone you really like. Gail Barsky
Figure out what you really want in a person: lifestyle interests, income, personality, religion, hobbies etc. Don't set too many qualifications or artificial criteria though or you could miss out on someone you really like.
In my opinion, this decision is unconstitutional. The government has no business telling people how they should perceive evolution and religion. Casey Luskin
In my opinion, this decision is unconstitutional. The government has no business telling people how they should perceive evolution and religion.
To fall in love is to create a religion that has a fallible god. Jorge Luis Borges
To fall in love is to create a religion that has a fallible god.
The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. Thomas Paine
The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
I'm not a big fan of religion for that reason. But I am a true believer in God, and I have great faith, and I think that a spiritual connection with something is a really important part of our experience. That doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the church. Shaun Cassidy
I'm not a big fan of religion for that reason. But I am a true believer in God, and I have great faith, and I think that a spiritual connection with something is a really important part of our experience. That doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the church.
I'm always going back to one thing - my family, ... It's my family, my religion, my fighters. Put them in any order you want. Lou Duva
I'm always going back to one thing - my family, ... It's my family, my religion, my fighters. Put them in any order you want.
Religion is for people who are scared to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there. Bonnie Raitt
Religion is for people who are scared to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there.
In some cultures, swear words are drawn mainly from sex and bodily functions, whereas in others, they're drawn mainly from the domain of religion. Guy Deutscher
In some cultures, swear words are drawn mainly from sex and bodily functions, whereas in others, they're drawn mainly from the domain of religion.
Religion is the belief in an ever-living God, that is, in a Divine Mind and Will ruling the Universe and holding moral relations with mankind. James Martineau
Religion is the belief in an ever-living God, that is, in a Divine Mind and Will ruling the Universe and holding moral relations with mankind.
I don't think there's any doubt that people derive enormous comfort from religion, and they should continue to do that. What they shouldn't expect is that religious activity is going to promote their health. Richard Sloan
I don't think there's any doubt that people derive enormous comfort from religion, and they should continue to do that. What they shouldn't expect is that religious activity is going to promote their health.
PALACE, n. A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great official. The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was known as a field, or wayside. There is progress. Ambrose Bierce
PALACE, n. A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great official. The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was known as a field, or wayside. There is progress.
I think it is going to be very difficult for any church that still calls itself a church, never to try and convince someone that their religion is the best one. Barry Lynn
I think it is going to be very difficult for any church that still calls itself a church, never to try and convince someone that their religion is the best one.
This is not a case about religion or Islam or a cultural clash. It's about people who have been sued for having asked legitimate questions. Jeffrey Robbins
This is not a case about religion or Islam or a cultural clash. It's about people who have been sued for having asked legitimate questions.
If any of you should ask me for an epitome of the Christian religion, I should say that it is in one word- Prayer. Live and die without prayer, and you will pray long enough when you get to hell. Charles H. Spurgeon
If any of you should ask me for an epitome of the Christian religion, I should say that it is in one word- Prayer. Live and die without prayer, and you will pray long enough when you get to hell.
Christianity, in its enlarged sense, as a religion revealed and taught in the bible, is not unknown to our law. James Kent
Christianity, in its enlarged sense, as a religion revealed and taught in the bible, is not unknown to our law.
Believing that in a wise way it is good to go to church, and that associating with Christians would improve my character, I have adopted the Christian religion... I am not ashamed to be a Christian... I have advised all of my people who are not Christians, to study that religion, because it seems to me the best religion in enabling one to live right. Geronimo
Believing that in a wise way it is good to go to church, and that associating with Christians would improve my character, I have adopted the Christian religion... I am not ashamed to be a Christian... I have advised all of my people who are not Christians, to study that religion, because it seems to me the best religion in enabling one to live right.
Usually when someone believes in a particular religion, his attitude becomes more and more a sharp angle pointing away from himself. In our way the point of the angle is always toward ourselves. Shunryu Suzuki
Usually when someone believes in a particular religion, his attitude becomes more and more a sharp angle pointing away from himself. In our way the point of the angle is always toward ourselves.
God requireth not a uniformity of religion. Roger Williams
God requireth not a uniformity of religion.
That's essential for our religion and essential for the peace of mind of these boys. But it will be very difficult. Gary Singh
That's essential for our religion and essential for the peace of mind of these boys. But it will be very difficult.
Religion always remains higher than everyday life. In order to make the elevation towards religion easier for people, religion must be able to alter its forms in relation to the consciousness of modern man. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Religion always remains higher than everyday life. In order to make the elevation towards religion easier for people, religion must be able to alter its forms in relation to the consciousness of modern man.
The state guarantees the freedom of its citizens to practice their religion and also guarantees that they can conduct religious rituals. Andi Mallarangeng
The state guarantees the freedom of its citizens to practice their religion and also guarantees that they can conduct religious rituals.
Patriotism is the religion of hell. James Branch Cabell
Patriotism is the religion of hell.
I count religion but a childish toy, And hold there is no sin but ignorance. Birds of the air will tell of murders past. I am asham'd to hear such fooleries! Christopher Marlowe
I count religion but a childish toy, And hold there is no sin but ignorance. Birds of the air will tell of murders past. I am asham'd to hear such fooleries!
His remarks are un-Christian and a perversion of religion. Unlike Robertson, we don't see God as cruel and vengeful. Abraham H. Foxman
His remarks are un-Christian and a perversion of religion. Unlike Robertson, we don't see God as cruel and vengeful.
I call it a theocracy, where religion and government are fused into one. I think it's more of a theocracy now than it has ever been in my life. Marla Selvidge
I call it a theocracy, where religion and government are fused into one. I think it's more of a theocracy now than it has ever been in my life.
If any religion can be proven through science, it hasn't yet. It's faith. So we should be talking about the things that bind us. Shea Brown
If any religion can be proven through science, it hasn't yet. It's faith. So we should be talking about the things that bind us.
It was never about the money. To me, I've won what I wanted to win. Now it's actually proved that she has to serve everyone, no matter what kind of religion you are. Ruth Irene Garrett
It was never about the money. To me, I've won what I wanted to win. Now it's actually proved that she has to serve everyone, no matter what kind of religion you are.
There's no religion but sex and music. Adam Hastings
There's no religion but sex and music.
Everyone thinks that religion is the ball and chain. But the reality is that sin is the ball and chain. A relationship with Christ is the freedom that people are looking for in alcohol and drugs. Daniel Brown
Everyone thinks that religion is the ball and chain. But the reality is that sin is the ball and chain. A relationship with Christ is the freedom that people are looking for in alcohol and drugs.
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