Accounts Quote by Thomas Keating

Every religion at its core is exclusive.

— Ravi Zacharias

In my opinion, there is one singular problem with religions in general: they are exclusive. To me, this exclusivity is not right.

— John McLaughlin

I don't believe any religion should be exclusive or feel superior in any way, or be judgmental. It should be a quiet, private thing.

— Catherine Hicks

Religion and modernity are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

— Queen Rania of Jordan

Each religion, so dear to those whose life it sanctifies, and fulfilling so necessary a function in the society that has adopted it, necessarily…

— George Santayana

We in the United States are pluralistic respecting ultimate beliefs. Profound values exist apart from a devotion to a god. Indeed, those who discriminate…

— Norman Dorsen

Religion is the great balm of existence because it takes us outside ourselves, connects us to something larger

— Robert Greene

The several sorts of religion in the world are little more than so many spiritual monopolies.

— E. F. L. Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax

Religions are so subtle, so complicated, so intelligent in many ways that they're not fit to be abandoned to the religious alone; they're for…

— Alain de Botton

...religion is a tool to bind people together, to strengthen their unity, but like every tool, it can be mismanaged, even used in opposition…

— Deepak Chopra

Religion has everything on its side: revelation, prophecies, government protection, the highest dignity and eminence. . . and more than this, the invaluable prerogative…

— Irvin D. Yalom

Religion is ... the most pernicious single influence in human society, without one redeeming feature.

— Theodore Schroeder