Just in our lifetime our society has become looser and more private, it becomes extremely difficult to hold to any permanent commitment… — Mary Douglas Copy Share Image
I think I could make the case for any kind of organized religion, but I'm not an expert in those, so let… — John Shelby Spong Copy Share Image
For most people, religion is nothing more than a substitute for a malfunctioning brain. — Gene Roddenberry Copy Share Image
“I hate organized religion. I hate that people use it to justify their crappy, bigoted beliefs.” — Hannah Harrington Copy Share Image
“Many religious fundamentalists around the world would like to see the establishment of theocracies — states where religion and government are closely… — John Lee Copy Share Image
I usually lump organized religion, organized labor, and organized crime together. The Mafia gets points for having the best restaurants — Dave Beard Copy Share Image
“Cellar Christians!" Foyle exclaimed. He and Robin peered through the window. Thirty worshipers of assorted faiths were celebrating the New Year with… — Alfred Bester Copy Share Image
“Not only do I believe that it is possible to maintain moral standards without the crutch of religion—but I would argue that… — David G. McAfee Copy Share Image
“Every organized religion holds that certain behaviors, rituals, personalities, places, and/or books are sacred. These organized teachings are proper in their own… — Prem Prakash Copy Share Image
“Often, when we are in trouble, or doubting, or struggling, we rely on others to carry us to God. Just as often… — James Martin Copy Share Image
If human nature does alter it will be because individuals manage to look at themselves in a new way. Here and there… — E. M. Forster Copy Share Image
“Is that what God does? He helps? Tell me, why didn't God help my innocent friend who died for no reason while… — Elliot Alderson Copy Share Image
I mostly hate organized religion, which I think is a force for the oppression of women and creates warfare. — Erica Jong Copy Share Image
Organized religion preaches Order and Love but spawns Chaos and Fury. Why? — Kerry Thornley Copy Share Image
By the accusation of liberal bias ... the institutions that conservatives revere - the military, corporate America, organized religion, and the powerful… — Eric Alterman Copy Share Image
I believe in a higher power. I wasn't baptized or raised with an organized religion, but it's definitely interesting. Part of my… — Hilary Swank Copy Share Image
I'm concerned about organized religion getting away with what it gets away with. — David Cross Copy Share Image
“Almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.” — Robert A. Heinlein Copy Share Image
I kind of lost my sense of organized religion and became more spiritual from the experience. I would walk in the woods… — Chuck Panozzo Copy Share Image
“The more I study religions the more I am convinced that man never worshiped anything but himself.” — Richard Francis Burton Copy Share Image
“Organized religion is the school of hate, and never more exultant in its righteous indignation than when it talks about gay and… — Paul Monette Copy Share Image
My Faith, is unwavering. I believe in God, just not in any organized Religion, for surely, history has shown us, anything Humans… — Eric Nickel Copy Share Image
“people found off-putting. You could not beat her at chess or Trivial Pursuit or even Monopoly. She knew all the questions on… — Karin Slaughter Copy Share Image
It is certainly true that writers take a stance at some variance from organized religion. This has not always been true. But… — Eavan Boland Copy Share Image
