Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God.

Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God.

When we debunk a fanatical faith or prejudice, we do not strike at the root of fanaticism. We merely prevent read more

When we debunk a fanatical faith or prejudice, we do not strike at the root of fanaticism. We merely prevent its leaking out at a certain point, with the likely result that it will leak out at some other point. Thus by denigrating prevailing beliefs and loyalties, the militant man of words unwittingly creates in the disillusioned masses a hunger for faith. For the majority of people cannot endure the barrenness and futility of their lives unless they have some ardent dedication, or some passionate pursuit in which they can lose themselves. Thus, in spite of himself, the scoffing man of words becomes the precursor of a new faith.

Though God's attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.

Though God's attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.

I went to the root of things, and found nothing but Him alone.

I went to the root of things, and found nothing but Him alone.

John Wesley said that if you give up the witchcraft, you must give up the Bible. He is right. The read more

John Wesley said that if you give up the witchcraft, you must give up the Bible. He is right. The choice is easy for me.

Find fault when you must find fault in private, and if possible sometime after the offense, rather than at the read more

Find fault when you must find fault in private, and if possible sometime after the offense, rather than at the time.

Faith has to do with things that are not seen, and hope with things that are not in hand.

Faith has to do with things that are not seen, and hope with things that are not in hand.

I don't believe in God but I'm very interested in her.

I don't believe in God but I'm very interested in her.

The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the read more

The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.