Oppression Quote by Orlando Jones

From a historical viewpoint, religion is just a kind of superstition, and from a political viewpoint it is a tool of social control.

— Mario Bunge

The purpose of religion is to keep the poor from killing the rich.

— Napoleon Bonaparte

Religion has been a powerful weapon in the hands of governments, in the hands of priests, in the hands of kings who have used…

— Richard Dawkins

Religion in general is a tool for those who cannot handle nor carry life by themselves. Religion doesn't let you live your life. Religion…

— Mudcat

Religion is a dangerous prod, because it can always be misused and get out of hand, but it's useful for keeping people on the…

— Octavia Butler

Religion gives us a place to stand outside politics, and without it we're vulnerable to a system in which the state defines everything, which…

— R. R. Reno

Belief in a religion is the perfect way to control groups of people.

— Peter Molyneux

Freedom of religion requires not only freeing religion from undue government regulation and interference. It also requires freeing religion from discrimination and from vile…

— William Barr

The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.

— Dalai Lama

Religion is of general and public concern, and on its support depend, in great measure, the peace and good order of government, the safety…

— Samuel Chase

Religion is a feature of cultural evolution that, among other things, addresses anxieties created by cultural evolution; it helps keep social change safe from…

— Robert Wright

People need religion. It's a vehicle for a moral tradition. A crucial role. Nothing can take its place.

— Irving Kristol