Compassion Quote by Karen Armstrong

“A widespread assumption, which nearly everybody in our society accepts – the non-religious included – is that religious faith is especially vulnerable to offence…

— Richard Dawkins

I am terrified of restrictive religious doctrine, having learned from history that when men who adhere to any form of it are in control,…

— James A. Michener

The religious doctrine of traditional Judaism entails the acceptance of the nationhood of the Jewish people and the everlasting sanctity of the Land of…

— David Novak

Believe nothing because it is written in books. Believe nothing because wise men say it is so. Believe nothing because it is religious doctrine.…

— Gautama Buddha

No religious doctrine shall be established by law.

— Elbridge Gerry

The most important thing is practice in daily life; then you can know gradually the true value of religion. Doctrine is not meant for…

— Dalai Lama

I care only to know, if possible, the lasting meaning that lies in all religious doctrine from the beginning till now.

— George Eliot

Religions fulfill deep-seated psychological needs for people, and if you don't get it from a specific religious doctrine, you'll get it from the kind…

— James Cameron

The usefulness of religion - the fact that it gives life meaning, that it makes people feel good - is not an argument for…

— Sam Harris

Have you considered that the Bible, like all religious doctrine, may be allegorical and symbolic, to direct us toward one holy entity of love,…

— Russell Brand

I reject any religious doctrine that does not appeal to reason and is in conflict with morality.

— Mahatma Gandhi

A comprehensive doctrine, either religious or secular, aspires to cover all of life. I mean, if it's a religious doctrine, it talks about our…

— John Rawls