I was never interested in singing in the church or school. I was more interested in becoming a musician. — Cassandra Wilson Copy Share Image
The problem with most American churches is that they teach too much and don't do enough. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Mum was a tremendous Anglo-Catholic. Very impressive, actually. She made me go to church for years - I still don't want to… — Jane Gardam Copy Share Image
My grandfather was a church organist and would sing in choirs and was a musical genius to a certain extent. — Jack Garratt Copy Share Image
When you think of the number of men in the world who hate each other, why, when two men love each other,… — Tony Benn Copy Share Image
Churches are wonderful and beautiful, and they are vehicles for religion, but no Church can have more than a very little of… — Rose Macaulay Copy Share Image
I will not say nothing. I will defend my church and my religion when it is insulted and spit on. — James Joyce Copy Share Image
If I am depressed, I do not like to talk to my parents or friends, instead I go and sit in a… — Rakhi Sawant Copy Share Image
In the post-enlightenment Europe of the 19th century the highest authority was no longer the Church. Instead it was science. Thus was… — Jonathan Sacks Copy Share Image
We used to go to church and, musically, I remember that being a massive influence. It had a band so it was… — Jonathan Bailey Copy Share Image
Mom and sister played piano growing up; my grandma still plays piano in church. They always beat me over the head trying… — Dustin Lynch Copy Share Image
Both 'Saturday Church' and 'Pose' are incredible because they demonstrate something essential about survival. When you get pushed hard enough by certain… — Indya Moore Copy Share Image
Anyone and anything can be a vehicle for the expression of God - but never contain the fullness of God. Therefore, the… — Thomas G. Bandy Copy Share Image
Surely no rational or realistic person will discount the possibility that [during wartime] the United States might suddenly resort to nuclear weapons.… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
When my father died, it sounds kind of simple but I just had the desire to step up and pastor the church.… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
When I was 5, my parents split and my mother raised us mostly on her own. Like so many mothers, she worked… — Kamala Harris Copy Share Image
The true church is not made of creeds and forms, nor is it contained in walls of wood and stone; the heart… — Charles Fillmore Copy Share Image
“I have made up my mind to say my say. I shall do it kindly, distinctly; but I am going to do… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
We need Goddess consciousness to reveal earth's holiness. Divine feminine imagery opens up the notion that the earth is the body of… — Sue Monk Kidd Copy Share Image
I lived in a small village outside the city and grew up in a large family, so my world was very much… — Dolores O'Riordan Copy Share Image
This is a lttle prayer dedicated to the separation of church and state. I guess if they are going to force those… — George Carlin Copy Share Image
In the near future we will not be looking back at the early church with envy because of the great exploits of… — Rick Joyner Copy Share Image
“We are called to be strange in the same way that the early Christian communities were strange to the world around them.… — Emmanuel Katongole Copy Share Image
In a society where rationality has ruled so long, the church frequently fails to see that in forsaking the weekly pursuit of… — James MacDonald Copy Share Image
I seemed so different from other kids; I grew up in church and felt a connection with God, and a lot of… — Fantasia Barrino Copy Share Image
The church needs a pope who can call us to conversion and lead us to take seriously what Jesus did. — Greg Boyle Copy Share Image
After 32 years as a priest , I think its fair to say that most institutional churches are very limited in addressing… — Richard Rohr Copy Share Image
Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon. — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
After I graduated from college, while traveling around Europe, hitchhiking, doing the tourist thing, I went into a church in Dublin. — Frederica Mathewes-Green Copy Share Image
If the church marries herself to the spirit of the times, she will find herself a widow in the next generation. — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
Church is great, but I found my church here. Hugh Hefner has been nothing but a gentleman. — Jessica Hahn Copy Share Image
I wanted to be a guitar player and musician so badly, and I prayed to get this the very few times I… — John 5 Copy Share Image
“The main purpose of a church is to bring relevance to people and make sure everyone discovers their calling” — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
Whatever America's founders believed about Christianity - and they believed a wide range of things - they clearly rejected the idea of… — Parker Palmer Copy Share Image
Our public schools began as ministries of the church; now it is time to return them to the Lord. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Father, look upon us in Your goodness and kindness, we pray as a church. Help us to love each other. — Alistair Begg Copy Share Image
There is this church that I go to a lot in New York. I'm not religious but I love lighting candles and… — Rufus Wainwright Copy Share Image
“Sit back and enjoy. And remember: Always be careful what you say around your kids.” — Donna Chapman Gilbert Copy Share Image
Churches all over the country have decided they love their traditions more than their children. — Erwin McManus Copy Share Image
I've been singing since I was like 7 years old in the choir at church, so I do have a little bit… — Chi Chi DeVayne Copy Share Image