Belief Quote by Charles W. Colson
““The Supreme Court’s working definition of religion, “A sincere and meaningful belief which occupies in the life of its possessor a place parallel to that filled by God,””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Supreme Court definition, 1993
Religion is defined as a sincere belief occupying a place equal to God in one's life.
In simple terms: Religion = deep belief parallel to God.
Respect sincere beliefs as central to identity.
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When to use this quote
- court rulings
- public policy
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What counts as a sincere belief?
- How does this affect religious freedom?
Definition may exclude non‑theistic spiritualities.