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At the core of every moral code there is a picture of human nature, a map of the universe, and read more
At the core of every moral code there is a picture of human nature, a map of the universe, and a version of history. To human nature (of the sort conceived), in a universe (of the kind imagined), after a history (so understood), the rules of the code apply.
Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.
Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.
One of the proofs of the divinity of our gospel is the preaching it has survived.
One of the proofs of the divinity of our gospel is the preaching it has survived.
The idol is the measure of the worshipper.
The idol is the measure of the worshipper.
And the wisdom to distinguish one from the other.
And the wisdom to distinguish one from the other.
In faith and hope the world will disagree, But all mankind's concern is charity.
In faith and hope the world will disagree, But all mankind's concern is charity.
Science has done more for the development of western civilization in one hundred years than Christianity did in eighteen hundred read more
Science has done more for the development of western civilization in one hundred years than Christianity did in eighteen hundred years.
I still say a church steeple with a lightening rod on top shows a lack of confidence.
I still say a church steeple with a lightening rod on top shows a lack of confidence.
The true meaning of religion is thus not simply morality, but morality touched by emotion.
The true meaning of religion is thus not simply morality, but morality touched by emotion.