Quotes of: Freedom-of-religion Keyword

Islam, or any religion, will become totalitarian if it is made into an ideology, because that is the nature of ideologies.

Abdolkarim Soroush

It appears to be in the nature of religion itself to be prejudiced against those who are different.

John Shelby Spong

Religion is close to theatre; much of its power comes from the effects of staging and framing.

Teju Cole

Many moments in religion seem attractive to me even though I can't believe in any of it.

Alain de Botton

Philosophy is an attempt by man to find cause and effect. Religion has the same goal.

Al Goldstein

We need to stop objectifying our women in what we call our second religion... Our films. And our TV shows.

Anurag Kashyap

I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.

Abraham Lincoln

The fact that I am not Jewish by religion does not prevent me from connecting to the Jewish nation's spirituality.

Amar'e Stoudemire

Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense.

Baron d'Holbach

It is well known that the Soviet Union closely regulates all organizations and movements, including religion.

Billy Graham

I don't know whether I want to improve religion or not. I prefer to get rid of it.

B. F. Skinner

Because religion has such a compelling hold on the deep psyches of so many people, feminists cannot afford to leave it in the hands of the fathers.

Carol P. Christ

I don't believe any religion should be exclusive or feel superior in any way, or be judgmental. It should be a quiet, private thing.

Catherine Hicks

You know, religion itself, Eastern and Western, is divisive and quarrelsome anyway.

Deepak Chopra

Historically, more people have died of religion than cancer.

Dick Francis

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

Dalai Lama

Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

Dalai Lama

A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country.

E. W. Howe

I try to just talk about human stories and what I think about religion or teapots or whatever.

Eddie Izzard

Americans should be free to recognize our religious heritage; doing that is not the same as creating a government-sponsored religion.

Ernest Istook

Science and religion are the two most powerful forces in the world. Having them at odds... is not productive.

E. O. Wilson