Believers are right when they say that to understand a religion properly you need to get under its skin. But to understand it fully, you cannot stay there: you have to take a more objective view, too. Julian Baggini believerfullyobjective Change image and share on social
It is a debt we owe to the purity of our religion to show that it is at variance with that law which warrants slavery. Patrick Henry debtlawowe Change image and share on social
It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it. Gilbert K. Chesterton goodjokereligion Change image and share on social
Turkey is immersed in a profound social and political conflict between secularists, who have been in power since the republic was founded, and an insurgent Islamic-based movement that seeks to increase the role of religion in public life. Stephen Kinzer baseconflictfound share on social
Over the centuries, religion has become institutionalized, and in the process encrusted with elaborate hierarchies, top-heavy bureaucracies, highly specialized roles and reflexive routines. Gary Hamel bureaucracycenturyelaborate Change image and share on social
The God who existed before any religion counts on you to make the oneness of the human family known and celebrated. Desmond Tutu celebratecountexist Change image and share on social
The Kingdom of Heaven is not a place, but a state of mind. John Burroughs heavenkingdommind Change image and share on social
Freedom of religion is a principle that is central to our Nation's Declaration of Independence. Congress has taken this positive step to protect our freedom to express allegiance to America's flag and the ideals it represents. Ron Lewis allegianceamericacentral share on social
In reality, both religion and science are expressions of man's uncertainty. Perhaps the paradox is that certainty, whether it be in science or religion, is dangerous. Robert Winston certaintydangerousexpression Change image and share on social
Many of us saw religion as harmless nonsense. Beliefs might lack all supporting evidence but, we thought, if people needed a crutch for consolation, where's the harm? September 11th changed all that. Richard Dawkins 11thbeliefchange Change image and share on social
