Secularism Quotes

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Northeastern and most coastal states will vote for the candidate who is more closely aligned with international cooperation and engagement, secularism and science, gun control,… — Steven Pinker
Unhappy, let alone angry, religious people provide more persuasive arguments for atheism and secularism than do all the arguments of atheists. — Dennis Prager
I believe that pluralistic secularism, in the long run, is a more deadly poison than straightforward persecution. — Francis Schaeffer
Bad Religion has never been about criticizing people who are Christian. But we've always been about pointing out the irony and contradictions in Christian theology… — Greg Graffin
Western dictionaries define secularism as absence of religion but Indian secularism does not mean irreligiousness.It means profusion of religions. — Shashi Tharoor
Some people believe the alternative to bad religion is secularism, but that's wrong . . . . The answer to bad religion is better religion--prophetic… — Jim Wallis
My people are going to learn the principles of democracy the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go. Let them worship… — Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
If I were a dictator, religion and state would be separate. I swear by my religion. I will die for it. But it is my… — Mahatma Gandhi
Those who use religion for their own benefit are detestable. We are against such a situation and will not allow it. Those who use religion… — Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Secularism, materialism, and the intrusive presence of things have put out the light in our souls and turned us into a generation of zombies. — Aiden Wilson Tozer
In our secular society, school has become the replacement for church, and like church it requires that its teachings must be taken on faith. — John Taylor Gatto
Secularism does not accept many things as absolutes. Its principal objectives are pleasure and self-interest. Often, those who embrace secularism have a different look about… — James E. Faust
I solemnly declare that this spiritual kingdom of faith will move forward with or without each of us individually. No unhallowed hand can stay the… — James E. Faust
Secularism is categorically not saying that the religious may not speak out publicly or have a say in public life. It is about saying that… — Richard Dawkins
The great American tradition is one of pluralism, not exclusive secularism. The strength of our country is reflected in the contributions that we all make… — Donald Wuerl
French laicite is probably aggressive and antagonistic to the religion, but there are other models of secularism in the world where there could be reconciliation… — Rashid al-Ghannushi
The Obamacare contraception mandate was never about freedom. It was always about pitting secularism against religion, and using the power of government to sponsor secularism. — Ben Shapiro
The struggle of democratic secularism, religious tolerance, individual freedom and feminism against authoritarian patriarchal religion, culture and morality is going on all over the world… — Ellen Willis
I want the French people to respect values that allow each individual to practice his or her faith, but in the frame of our common… — Francois Hollande
I believe that secularism is not the enemy of spirituality. Our spirits are in fact secular and free. But the enemy of your spirit is… — C. JoyBell C.

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