Art Quote by Charles W. Colson

“It is in Christianity that our arts have developed; it is in Christianity that the laws of Europe--until recently--have been rooted. It is against…

— T.S. Eliot

“Apart from the museums that anchor the great cities of Europe and America, the Roman Catholic Church is what remains of "Christendom," the generating…

— James Carroll

European Christianity has allowed itself to be intimately united with the powers of this world. Now that these powers are falling, it is as…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

In Europe art has to a large degree taken the place of religion. In America it seems rather to be science.

— Johan Huizinga

“While nobody can pretend that Christian religious practice is thriving in most of Europe, the situation is nothing as grim as some recent accounts…

— Philip Jenkins

“I have a problem with a church that has its main mission aimed at preferential treatment of rich, attractive, influential, and gifted people. Instead,…

— Scott S. Haraburda

“The frequent claims that empty churches and low levels of religious activity in Europe today reflect a steep decline in piety are wrong—it was…

— Rodney Stark

“I see Christianity's influence as a resplendent mural with many scenes, each depicted in bright, brilliant, and beautiful colors. Without Christianity, there would be…

— John D. Woodbridge

The more I see of Italy and her treasures, the more I see paganism in Christianity.

— Henrietta Szold

In a secularising world, art has replaced religion as a touchstone of our reverence and devotion.

— Alain de Botton

“Religious faith always transcends culture, and is the integrating principle and power of man's cultural striving.”

— Henry R. Van Til

Europe today is the most secular region in the world. Europe is the only region in the world experiencing population decline. Wherever you turn…

— Jonathan Sacks