There's a generation of people I think without a strong connection to family, to religion, to civic duty. They have a real disassociation from the problems of the world. Tim Heidecker civicconnectiondisassociation Change image and share on social
I've always maintained there is no incompatibility between Islam and democracy. The Europeans in general confuse Islam and Islamism. Islamism is a political movement that instrumentalises the religion to get to power, which has nothing to do with religion. Islam here in Tunisia is a religion of openness, of tolerance. Beji Caid Essebsi confusedemocracyeuropean share on social
Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence. Marguerite Gardiner beliefconfidencefear Change image and share on social
When Religion and Royalty are swept away, the people will attack the great, and after the great, they will fall upon the rich. Honore de Balzac attackfallgreat Change image and share on social
Wherever there is a settled society, religion is necessary; the laws cover manifest crimes, and religion covers secret crimes. Voltaire covercrimelaw Change image and share on social
It's a common part of the narrative of the history of Christianity that it was 'real' religion that involved real spirituality and real faith, and that's why it's completely superseded the more pagan polytheistic practices. Ann Leckie christianitycommoncompletely share on social
My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind. Albert Einstein admirationconsistdetail Change image and share on social
I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't and to die to find out that there is. Albert Camus diefindgod Change image and share on social
It appears to be in the nature of religion itself to be prejudiced against those who are different. John Shelby Spong appearnatureprejudice Change image and share on social
In a lot of Indian societies, spirituality has been lost, I think it's still the best way of looking at the world for Indians - better than any organized religion in this country. James Welch countryindianlose Change image and share on social