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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.
People differ in their discourse and profession about these
matters, but men of sense are really but of one read more
People differ in their discourse and profession about these
matters, but men of sense are really but of one religion
. . . "What religion?" . . . the Earl said, "Men of sense never
tell it."
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform read more
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform itself a little, by way of example
Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think.
Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think.
Doubt is part of all religion. All the religious thinkers were doubters.
Doubt is part of all religion. All the religious thinkers were doubters.
As if Religion were intended
For nothing else but to be mended.
As if Religion were intended
For nothing else but to be mended.
The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the
vicissitude of sects and religions.
The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the
vicissitude of sects and religions.
Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.
Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.
The liberality of sentiment toward each other, which marks every political and religious denomination of men in this country, stands read more
The liberality of sentiment toward each other, which marks every political and religious denomination of men in this country, stands unparalleled in the history of nations.