It appears to be in the nature of religion itself to be prejudiced

It appears to be in the nature of religion itself to be prejudiced against those who are different. – John Shelby Spong

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In better times the religion of the tribe or state has nothing in common with the private and foreign superstitions or magical rites that savage terror may dictate to the individual. – William Robertson Smith

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Its not my place to tell you whom to vote for, to take any political stand, to tell you what religion to believe in. Im an athlete. I can influence certain things, but when I see other athletes and celebrities telling you whom to vote for, I actually get a bit offended. – Pete Sampras

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In Christianity neither morality nor religion come into contact with reality at any point. – Friedrich Nietzsche

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I have no objections to churches so long as they do not interfere with Gods work. – Brooks Atkinson

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