Religion Quotes by Pierre Trudeau

10 Religion quotes by Pierre Trudeau

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When you need a concise snapshot of Trudeau’s reflections on faith, these ten statements do the job. They capture his political nuance and personal stance in a brief format.

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I think that religions must seek peace and love and therefore be pacifist.

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The churches must realize that when they take a position on a political event that they must accept the rules of the…

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In my religion I really cannot think of cases where violence is justified.

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The most beautiful missionaries I saw were those who talked less about religion but who were very generous in their approach.

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I was inclined to judge the validity of a man's faith more by the depth of his roots in reality and brotherhood…

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When the religious principles, like the philosophical, are translated into reality, sometimes the reality forces violence on you, and there is no…

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What is considered sinful in one of the great religions to which citizens belong isn't necessarily sinful in the others. Criminal law…

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I feel religion is basically and essentially a communication between a man and his God and I think it is the most…

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I think the sense of exclusivity that tended to be associated with religions in past times has now disappeared. At least it…

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If you live in a society where those who govern society and determine its path do not respect freedom of speech and…

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