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We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense that we respect his theory that his wife read more
We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.
Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most, although, up to now, the read more
Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most, although, up to now, the Christians have been the most intolerant of all men
The tendency to turn human judgments into divine commands makes religion one of the most dangerous forces in the world.
The tendency to turn human judgments into divine commands makes religion one of the most dangerous forces in the world.
 No mere man since the Fall, is able in this life perfectly to 
keep the Commandments.  
 No mere man since the Fall, is able in this life perfectly to 
keep the Commandments. 
By respect for life we become religious in a way that is elementary, profound and alive.
By respect for life we become religious in a way that is elementary, profound and alive.
Religion has caused more misery to all of mankind in every stage of human history than any other single idea.
Religion has caused more misery to all of mankind in every stage of human history than any other single idea.
If there were no God, it would have been necessary to invent him.
If there were no God, it would have been necessary to invent him.
Jesters do oft prove prophets
Jesters do oft prove prophets
Persecution is a bad and indirect way to plant religion.
Persecution is a bad and indirect way to plant religion.