Posts under ‘Quotes’

For those of you wondering, nonresponsibility isn’t really a word. But then, of course, that’s the least of the Roman Catholic Church’s problems. And it’s always been a problem that went all the way to the top (partly because the Church is a scam, and partly because, in the immortal words of Neo, there is [...]

Bruce Ramsey and Lynne Varney regularly squabble on a Seattle Times Editorial blog series called Civil Disagreement. Today’s topic: the recent 9th Circuit ruling upholding “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance. I’m posting this for two reasons: First, it’s topical and we’re interested in this sort of thing. Second, it’s good to know that [...]

“It is of the utmost danger to society to make religion a party in political disputes.” — Thomas Paine in (Common Sense, 1776)

“By the year 2000, we will, I hope, raise our children to believe in human potential, not God” — Gloria Steinem

“Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.” — Robert Green Ingersoll

“if you want to love, serve or help someone, you should never assume you know what they want, need or love.” — KJ

“I am so far beyond atheism, there isn’t a word in the English language dictionary to describe me.” — Harlan Ellison

“I was just looking at a study by an American sociologist (published in England) of comparative religious attitudes in various countries. The figures are shocking. Three quarters of the American population literally believe in religious miracles. The numbers who believe in the devil, in resurrection, in God doing this and that — it’s astonishing. These [...]

“I am also atheist or agnostic (I don’t even know the difference). I’ve never been to church and prefer to think for myself.” — Steve Wozniak (from his website)

“One of the most frightening things in the Western world, and in this country in particular, is the number of people who believe in things that are scientifically false. If someone tells me that the earth is less than 10,000 years old, in my opinion he should see a psychiatrist.” — Francis Crick