President Obama's respect for the Constitution does not extend to freedom of religion - his administration has forced religious businessowners to pay for insurance plans that cover activities in violation of religious precepts. Ben Shapiro activityadministrationbusinessowners share on social
I am not an atheist; I believe in God. But my religion ends there. I have my own personal belief system that is so strong it allows me to do what I do. I don't have to worry about going to Hell because of Slayer, you know? Everyone has a personal belief system and believes in life somehow. Tom Araya atheistbeliefbelieve share on social
Religion has become so many different things. Religion is an economic thing for some people. Religion is a gun. Ziggy Marley economicgunpeople Change image and share on social
In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism. George J. Mitchell attributecriticismgreat share on social
Happiness is a mystery, like religion, and should never be rationalised. Gilbert K. Chesterton happinessmysteryrationalise Change image and share on social
Religion cannot and should not be replaced by atheism. Religion needs to go away and not be replaced by anything. Atheism is not a religion. It's the absence of religion, and that's a wonderful thing. Penn Jillette absenceatheismreligion Change image and share on social
Behaving morally because of a hope of reward or a fear of punishment is not morality. Morality is not bribery or threats. Religion is bribery and threats. Humans have morality. We don't need religion. Penn Jillette behavebriberyfear Change image and share on social
Religion is faith. Faith is belief without evidence. Belief without evidence cannot be shared. Faith is a feeling. Love is also a feeling, but love makes no universal claims. Love is pure. Penn Jillette beliefclaimevidence Change image and share on social
Oh, there's going to be debate because you're dealing with the Bible and religion is supposed to be separate from state and that to me is already a conflict before it even hits the gay issue. Pam Grier bibleconflictdeal Change image and share on social
Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs. Denis Diderot designdisturbancefearful Change image and share on social