The European wars of religion were more deadly than the First World War, proportionally speaking, and in the range of the Second World War in Europe. The Inquisition, the persecution of heretics and infidels and witches, they racked up pretty high death tolls. Steven Pinker deadlydeatheurope share on social
We are not going to toy with our religion or any other. Nor are we going to barter. We are here to extend our hands to build peace and harmony. Feisal Abdul Rauf barterbuildextend Change image and share on social
The truth is that killing innocent people is always wrong - and no argument or excuse, no matter how deeply believed, can ever make it right. No religion on earth condones the killing of innocent people; no faith tradition tolerates the random killing of our brothers and sisters on this earth. Feisal Abdul Rauf argumentbelievebrother share on social
Billions of people don't practice a religion at all. Richard Gere billionpeoplepractice Change image and share on social
I believe in the Constitution. The Constitution says that government isn't supposed to be infusing religion into our society, and so I asked to have that upheld. Michael Newdow askconstitutiongovernment Change image and share on social
If your religion is better than mine and your opinion, you have a real problem. Michael Berryman mineopinionproblem Change image and share on social
There is no religion that has a monopoly on bigotry. Louis Theroux bigotrymonopolyreligion Change image and share on social
I think Muslims have become the new Negroes in America. They are being mistreated at airports, by the Immigration - everywhere. Islam is a religion of peace. They are wrong. Jermaine Jackson airportamericaimmigration Change image and share on social
I still pray a lot. I still believe in God. I just don't believe in any set religion. Naomie Harris godlotpray Change image and share on social
Organised religion, organised anything, requires commitment and requires an engagement with something. A lot of the time, we don't want to commit. Martin Freeman commitcommitmentengagement Change image and share on social