“Barth was the first theologian to begin the criticism of religion...but he set in its place the positivist doctrine of revelation which… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer Copy Share Image
The mildest criticism of religion is also the most radical and the most devastating one. Religion is man-made. — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
Criticism is not religion, and by no process can it be substituted for it. It is not the critic's eye, but the… — John Campbell Shairp Copy Share Image
Expressions of sharp and even violent criticism of religion and the church have been welcomed, for they usually imply sincerity of thought.… — Halford Luccock Copy Share Image
“The foundation of irreligious criticism is: Man makes religion, religion does not make man. Religion is, indeed, the self-consciousness and self-esteem of… — Karl Marx Copy Share Image
The abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is the demand for their real happiness. To call on them… — Karl Marx Copy Share Image
Criticism has plucked the imaginary flowers on the chain not in order that man shall continue to bear that chain without fantasy… — Karl Marx Copy Share Image
