“[Burns] lives in darkness and in the shadow of doubt. His religion, at best, is an anxious wish; like that of Rabelais, ‘a great Perhaps.’ ” …
Publications
Frederick the Great
“Theologians are all alike, of whatever religion or country they may be. Their aim is always to wield despotic authority of men’s consciences. They therefore persecute all of us who …
Garrett Lisi
“Lisi, an atheist, says the whole notion of God misses the point. He’s not after the creator of the universe — he’s after the universe itself. Everything.” …
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
“The merits and services of Christianity have been industriously extolled by its hired advocates. Every Sunday its praises are sounded from myriads of pulpits. It enjoys the prestige of an …
Marie-Henri Beyle (Stendhal)
“All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few.” …
Arthur Schopenhauer (Quote)
“All religions promise a reward for excellences of the will or heart, but none for excellences of the head or understanding.” …
David Bazan
“One of the interesting parts about Christianity, at least the way that I experienced it, was that you are in a sense responsible for this whole system of thought and …
Lord Byron
Even Gods must yield – Religions take their turn: ‘Twas Jove’s – ’tis Mahomet’s – and other Creeds Will rise with other years, till Man shall learn Vainly his incense soars, …
Beatrice Webb
“That part of the Englishman’s nature which has found gratification in religion is now drifting into political life.” …
