I think students should know something about religion as a historical phenomenon, in the same way that they should know something about… — Steven Pinker Copy Share Image
“Salvation is no supernatural or extraterrestrial phenomenon, though, throughout history it is seen mostly as something supernatural and mystical. Salvation simply means… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
Humanism: an exaltation of freedom, but one limited by our need to exercise it as an integral part of nature and society. — John Ralston Saul Copy Share Image
“Theism is a conclusion, so is atheism - none of these two conclusions is the product of serious investigation - one is… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“Tradition of heartless facts is no better than the tradition of mindless assumptions.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
Humanism involves far more than the negation of supernaturalism. It requires an affirmative philosophy . . . translated into a life devoted… — Corliss Lamont Copy Share Image
“It is becoming fashionable to scorn the idea of sin in society. The impact of humanistic thinking is to belittle the concept… — W. Phillip Keller Copy Share Image
“If you want to be drunk, become drunk with an idea. If you want pleasure, have pleasure from the pursuit of your… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
I think the American Dream should be about a greater progressive legislation that allows for what I call a necessary future world… — Bobby Seale Copy Share Image
“Let us recognize that we are all part of each other. We are all human. We are all one.” — Suzy Kassem Copy Share Image
“To slur “feminism” into “humanism” is to usurp women’s voices once again, to make the singular feminine into the so-called universal masculine.” — Gina Barreca Copy Share Image
“My parents spoke of piety, of love, and of humility. I have really tried hard. But as long as there was a… — Ingmar Bergman Copy Share Image
“Non-violent resistance to evil is a quintessential element of the character of a real human being. If someone does wrong to me,… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“Listen my dear sister! You only fix something, when it’s broken. And you - are far from broken. Say to yourself, I… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“In the world of primitive savages, religion and bigotry go hand in hand. But, in the world of civilized humans, religion and… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“Build roads never seen before. Build bridges never existed before. Build a society never lived before. It is all in your hands… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
Is the humanism intuitive or labored over?, the answer is: Yes. It begins intuitively, it becomes the reason for writing the thing,… — Steve Erickson Copy Share Image
“There are many lay people and scholars alike, both with and without the Muslim community, who feel that the pure orthodox Islam… — Brad Thor Copy Share Image
Humanism is an overemphasis on human worth and ability, leading man to glorify himself instead of God...While its historical forms may vary,… — David Fisher Copy Share Image
Humanism . . . is not a single hypothesis or theorem, and it dwells on no new facts. It is rather a… — William James Copy Share Image
“Man is not defiled by his impurities. It is the other man pointing out his impurities to him, whom he is defiled… — C. JoyBell C Copy Share Image
“Mind you, my identity is of no greater value than the dust under your feet. If there is anything valuable that I… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
We did not adopt socialism out of books, abstractions, humanism, or pity, but rather out of need for the Arab working class… — Michel Aflaq Copy Share Image
