Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true.

I tend to believe that religious dogma is a consequence of evolution.

It was the experience of mystery - even if mixed with fear - that engendered religion.

My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.

If the grandfather of the grandfather of Jesus had known what was hidden within him, he would have stood humble and awe-struck before his soul.

Unity is vital for all wherever they are and whatever their country, religion or sex. Love should be the unifying force.

Men create gods after their own image not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life.

It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down the spirit within - that you can begin to take control.

I once wanted to become an atheist but I gave up - they have no holidays.

Joy in the universe and keen curiosity about it all - that has been my religion.

Education must remove hatred between the pilgrims on the various roads to God. There is only one God, one Goal, one Law, one Truth, one Religion, and one Reason.

True religion is real living, living with all one's soul with all one's goodness and righteousness.

When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.

A vow is a purely religious act which cannot be taken in a fit of passion. It can be taken only with a mind purified and composed and with God as witness.

Martyrdom covers a multitude of sins.

A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading.

In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars.

Theology is never any help, it is searching in a dark cellar at midnight for a black cat that isn't there. Theologians can persuade themselves of anything.

Religion is a matter of the heart. No physical inconvenience can warrant abandonment of one's own religion.

Religion and art spring from the same root and are close kin. Economics and art are strangers.