The apostolic writings are of three kinds: historical, didactic, and prophetic. — Philip Schaff Copy Share Image
It is conceivable that religion may be morally useful without being intellectually sustainable. — John Stuart Mill Copy Share Image
“Everyone wishes to be saved, but few will use those means which religion prescribes.” — Pierre Abélard Copy Share Image
If you rest in the silence inside, all those you meet will have their spiritual hearts resuscitated. — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
To sing means to sense and to affirm that the spirit is real and that its glory is present. — Abraham Joshua Heschel Copy Share Image
Always and everywhere the servants of Christ are under orders to evangelize — J. I. Packer Copy Share Image
“If the spirit of wonder & curiosity stays alive in us, then surely we will always have new questions, and always expand… — Jay Woodman Copy Share Image
Calmness is the criterion of spiritual progress. Plunge the purified mind into the Heart. Then the work is over. — Ramana Maharshi Copy Share Image
“religion, and Rachel called a cult. The man who had mesmerized her dying mother into leaving twelve and a half million dollars… — Anne Stuart Copy Share Image
Food to a large extent is what holds a society together, and eating is closely linked to deep spiritual experiences. — Peter Farb Copy Share Image
If . . . a principle of true Religion [i.e., true Christianity] should . . . gain ground, there is no estimating… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
I was brought up in an Orthodox Jewish household. I don't think I ever had a single discussion with my parents about… — Peter Shaffer Copy Share Image
Patriotism takes the place of religion in France. In the service of la patrie, the doing of one's duty is elevated into… — W. C. Brownell Copy Share Image
“One must not align himself with the beliefs that limit his thinking; free from all beliefs and superstitions; we all make difference.” — M.F. Moonzajer Copy Share Image
The Zen meditative approach has a simple, unstated premise: moods and attitudes shape—determine—what we think and perceive. If we feel happy, we… — James H. Austin Copy Share Image
“Conventionality is not morality. Self-righteousness is not religion. To attack the first is not to assail the last. To pluck the mask… — Charlotte Brontë Copy Share Image
“Galatians 5:22-23 describes the fruit of the Spirit, which is "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Notice the… — Keri Wyatt Kent Copy Share Image
“Once we know how observant a person is in terms of church attendance, nothing that we can discover about the content of… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“On Atheism – If people continue to think of atheism as a kind of religion, then I demand all the perks that… — Marsha Hinds Copy Share Image
Religion is nothing more than a useless and sometimes dangerous, evolutionary accident. Religious behavior may be a misfiring, an unfortunate byproduct of… — Richard Dawkins Copy Share Image
“Magic must have meaning to hold power. You must believe in your magic or it is useless. Focus is the key. Focus… — Cynthia Stacey Copy Share Image
Ours is a war not against a religion, not against the Muslim faith. But ours is a war against individuals who absolutely… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I think most non-Christians who try to be good people are probably better Christians than Christians. — Paul Kantner Copy Share Image
“I am the spirit, the soul, the eternal energy, and the cosmic force. I am life.” — Debasish Mridha Copy Share Image
“God’s past faithfulness and compassion toward us is a heritage upon which we build our faith in the future.” — David Jeremiah Copy Share Image
The first time I sang in the church choir; two hundred people changed their religion. — Fred Allen Copy Share Image
Clearly I miss Him, having been brought up in religion. But now a man must be responsible to himself. — Ernest Hemingway Copy Share Image
“Christ didn’t call us into religion but into relationship, relationship with Him and with one another.” — Rice Broocks Copy Share Image
Pure Christianity, instead of being shaped by its environment, actually stands in sharp opposition to it. — Aiden Wilson Tozer Copy Share Image
“Practice faith by trusting people. When you learn how to trust, have faith in God.” — Joe Funderburk Copy Share Image
Vex not thy spirit at the course of things, they heed not thy vexations — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
Moderation in people who are contented comes from that calm that good fortune lends to their spirit. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Forgive yourself first. Let go of past hurts and direct your spirit to goodness and hope by having gratitude. — Janet Taylor Spence Copy Share Image
Between understanding and faith immediate connections must subsist. — Marquis de Sade Copy Share Image
There are two things to do about the gospel. Believe it and behave it. — Susanna Wesley Copy Share Image
“To be religious is to have found an answer to the question, 'What is the meaning of life?” — quoting Einstein Victor E. Frankl Copy Share Image
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