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It is already clear, after twenty years of socialism in Russia, th

It is already clear, after twenty years of socialism in Russia, that if you do not provide your society with a new religion, it will gradually revert to the old one. – Herbert Read

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The assumption is that the right kind of society is an organic being not merely analogous to an organic being, but actually a living structure with appetites and digestions, instincts and passions, intelligence and reason. – Herbert Read

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To realize that new world we must prefer the values of freedom and equality above all other values – above personal wealth, technical power and nationalism. – Herbert Read

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We may be sure that out of the ruins of our capitalist civilization a new religion will emerge, just as Christianity emerged from the ruins of the Roman civilization. – Herbert Read

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What use is revelation or religion if it doesnt change anything? – Abu Bakar Bashir

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Belief in God is but a whistling in the dark; harmless, enough, perhaps — until it is wedded to the notion that all should carry the same tune. – Dr. Idel Dreimer, www.lumpenbangenpiano.com

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As long as there are religions, there are going to be people who are hiding their rottenness behind the veil of religion. – Juliana Hatfield

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Islam is a peaceful religion. – Youssou NDour

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