I'm a scientist, not a theologian. I don't know if there is a God or not. Religion requires certainty. James Lovelock certaintygodreligion Change image and share on social
So I remember both medicine, because I frequently sick, particularly with asthma for which there was no proper treatment then, and in religion I had a strong sense of there being a patriarchy. Thomas Keneally asthmafrequentlymedicine 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
Our laboratory is a place that celebrates diversity and is totally open to all differences, not just sex but also age, ethnicity, religion and other traditions. Fabiola Gianotti agecelebratedifference 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
Although religion might be useful in developing a solid moral framework - and enforcing it - we can quite easily develop moral intuitions without relying on religion. Robert Winston developeasilyenforce 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