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I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand read more
I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
In man's life, the absence of an essential component usually leads to the adoption of a substitute. The substitute is read more
In man's life, the absence of an essential component usually leads to the adoption of a substitute. The substitute is usually embraced with vehemence and extremism, for we have to convince ourselves that what we took as second choice is the best there ever was. Thus blind faith is to a considerable extent a substitute for the lost faith in ourselves; insatiable desire a substitute for hope; accumulation a substitute for growth; fervent hustling a substitute for purposeful action; and pride a substitute for an unattainable self-respect.
Every man, either to his terror or consolation, has some sense of religion.
Every man, either to his terror or consolation, has some sense of religion.
All religions must be tolerated, for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
All religions must be tolerated, for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
It will yet be the proud boast of women that they never contributed a line to the Bible.
It will yet be the proud boast of women that they never contributed a line to the Bible.
A devotee who can call on God while living a householder's life is a hero indeed. God thinks: 'He is read more
A devotee who can call on God while living a householder's life is a hero indeed. God thinks: 'He is blessed indeed who prays to me in the midst of his worldly duties. He is trying to find me, overcoming a great obstacle -- pushing away, as it were, a huge block of stone weighing a ton. Such a man is a real hero.'.
No man ever believes that the Bible means what it says: He is always convinced that it says what he read more
No man ever believes that the Bible means what it says: He is always convinced that it says what he means.
Religion has not civilized man, man has civilized religion.
Religion has not civilized man, man has civilized religion.
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. [Hebrews 13:2].
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. [Hebrews 13:2].
