Ardent Quote by Arthur Hertzberg

I think there's nothing better in the world than a spirited discussion about the Bible and Jesus and God and the Catholic faith, or…

— Elizabeth Vargas

Religion is constantly being talked about, debated, pondered, worried about.

— Sean Hayes

“An outspoken atheist who most lovingly talks and listens to people of all religions without any bigotry or prejudice is a hundred times more…

— Abhijit Naskar

I'm a great admirer of secularism. At its best, I think it's one of the best things that we have. I don't believe in…

— Marilynne Robinson

I haven't seen much socially redeeming about religion. I'm an atheist. I don't here want to get into the Hitchens- or Dawkins-style attack on…

— Barbara Ehrenreich

All I'm arguing for really is that we should have a conversation where the best ideas really thrive, where there's no taboo against criticizing…

— Sam Harris

I'd like to think that I'm not just making the point that I'm an atheist over and over, but that I explore different facets…

— David Cross

My religious point of view is something I can't talk about. It goes against my belief system to talk publicly about my own spiritual…

— John Frusciante

When people discuss religion, it is a pity that they often become excited and argue. We should merely listen, as one does on a…

— Haniel Long

Religion is not something I like to talk about publicly. One reason is the politics, but also I think spirituality is deeply personal.

— Mohsin Hamid

I think if religion closes discussion or exchange of ideas or curiosity about other views, it's not true to its core.

— David O. Russell

I am an atheist, although I very much admire and have been influenced by many traditionally religious people.

— Nat Hentoff