Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities. Thomas Paine absurdityblasphemycall Change image and share on social
When men take pleasure in feeling their minds elevated with strong drink, and so indulge their appetite as to disorder their understandings, neglect their duty as members of a family or civil society, and cast off all regard to religion, their case is much to be pitied. John Woolman appetitecasecast share on social
Religion without humanity is very poor human stuff. Sojourner Truth humanhumanitypoor Change image and share on social
When I'm not writing, I read loads of fiction, but I've been writing quite constantly lately so I've been reading a lot of nonfiction - philosophy, religion, science, history, social or cultural studies. Irvine Welsh constantlyculturalfiction share on social
If fishing is a religion, fly fishing is high church. Tom Brokaw churchfishfly Change image and share on social
The First Amendment only says 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.' It can disrespect all it wants. P. J. O'Rourke amendmentcongressdisrespect Change image and share on social
Some people think that all the equipment you need to discuss religion is a mouth. Herman Wouk discussequipmentmouth Change image and share on social
I remember while I was at school some of my Muslim friends talked about a handful of people spoiling things in every culture. Hatred or hurt or pain isn't specific to a religion. I think it's a matter of acceptance. The one thing the world has to accept is everybody is different. What is normal to us is different and unusual to somebody else. Jessie J acceptacceptanceculture share on social
The United States is not a nation based upon race, creed, or religion - we are a nation based upon our loyalty and allegiance to our country and her principles. Jim Ryun allegiancebasecountry Change image and 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