Esteem Quote by William James

Religion is a temper, not a pursuit.

— Harriet Martineau

We are religious by nature.

— Charles Henry Parkhurst

Apparent contradictions between religion and science often have been the basis of bitter controversy. Such differences are to be expected as long as human…

— Henry B. Eyring

“A defense [of religion] is needed because none has been forthcoming. The discussion has been ceded to men who regard religious belief with frivolous…

— David Berlinski

“For anyone with eyes to see, there can be no doubt that religious faith remains a perpetual source of human conflict. Religion persuades otherwise…

— Sam Harris

Our beliefs are, however, often contrary to fact.

— Bertrand Russell

When it comes right down to it, no, we're not religious at all.

— Johnny Christ

If we are honest - and scientists have to be - we must admit that religion is a jumble of false assertions, with no…

— Paul Dirac

Many who are committed to reason and science have turned against religion altogether and treat it with fear and contempt.

— Allen W. Wood

No religious position is loyally served by refusing to consider annoying theories which may well turn out to be facts.

— Norman Lamm

Religion, in its purity, is not so much a pursuit as a temper; or rather it is a temper, leading to the pursuit of…

— Jonathan Edwards

Society bends over backward to be accommodating to religious sensibilities but not to other kinds of sensibilities. If I say something offensive to religious…

— Richard Dawkins