In Iran, there is no freedom of the press, no freedom of speech, no independent judiciary, no free elections. There is no freedom of religion - not even for Shiites, who are forced by Iran's theocracy to adhere to one narrow set of official rules. Elliott Abrams election press independent share on social
Religion is not a popular error; it is a great instinctive truth, sensed by the people, expressed by the people. Ernest Renan religion express error Change image and share on social
History is the key to everything: politics, religion, even fashion. Eva Herzigova politic religion history Change image and share on social
All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way. Epictetus tolerate religion heaven Change image and share on social
We want to answer this classical question, who am I? So I think that most of our works are for art, or whatever we do, including science or religion, tried to answer that question. Paulo Coelho science classical answer Change image and share on social
I have tremendous respect for teens who navigate the quagmire that is modern religion. If there is any message in my books, I want it to be that it's okay to ask questions, and it's okay to come up with a belief system all your own. Teens who change their worldviews in the face of tremendous social pressure are heroes to me. Rae Carson respect question system share on social
When you write about faith, people will be upset with you no matter what. I've heard from readers who were disgusted with the depiction of monotheistic religion. I've also heard from readers who were upset because my portrayal of faith did not adhere to their specific doctrines. Fortunately, I have high risk tolerance. Rae Carson depiction faith fortunately share on social
I'm interested in the kind of religion that makes life harder. I'm not so interested in the comforting kind of religion. Jonathan Safran Foer comfort make interest Change image and share on social
Religion may be defined thus: a belief in, and homage rendered to, existences unseen and causes unknown. Frances Wright homage define unknown Change image and share on social
It should be no surprise that religion in the non-western world has failed to disappear under the juggernaut of industrial capitalism, or that liberal democracy finds its most dedicated saboteurs among the new middle classes. Pankaj Mishra find liberal surprise share on social