Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious. Ramakrishna saying read book Change image and share on social
I grew up in the Midwest and had a lot of exposure to big religion. I went to church every Sunday - my mother even sang in the choir - and most families I knew where practicing Christians. Michael McMillian family practice mother Change image and share on social
Religion is one dimension of culture, a transcendent element of it. Francis Arinze religion dimension element Change image and share on social
And what is religion, you might ask. It's a technology of living. Toni Cade Bambara technology religion live Change image and share on social
Any smart executive understands that to find the best talent she has to explore new territory that lies beyond familiar geography. That applies not only to gender, but also to race, religion, background and age. Madeleine M. Kunin race gender age share on social
It's a common part of the narrative of the history of Christianity that it was 'real' religion that involved real spirituality and real faith, and that's why it's completely superseded the more pagan polytheistic practices. Ann Leckie faith spirituality christianity share on social
Though I believe in God, I don't believe in religion for everybody. Some people who are a little weak and don't want to shoulder any responsibility need Catholicism. For people at the other extreme, there is Christian Science... I think a powerful conscience is worth all the religions put together. Preston Sturges christian extreme put share on social
Superstitions and belief in magic are perennial in just the same way as religion, and something near to being universal among mankind; and why this is so may be interesting, but in most cases the beliefs themselves are devoid of interesting content, at least to me. Bryan Magee content case mankind share on social
I respect religion in general. I respect a lot, but I don't follow any religion. You know, I just follow my personal connection with God. For me, God is inside my heart and is inside everyone's heart. Juanes respect heart follow Change image and share on social
Counting is the religion of this generation it is its hope and its salvation. Gertrude Stein salvation generation hope Change image and share on social