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On Saint Paul, he's probably one of the best theologians of all time, but I don't believe that some of his teachings are appropriate today.
— Jimmy Carter
At one time I was so much involved in the religious bullshit that I used to go around calling myself a Christian Communist, but as Janov says, religion is legalised madness.
— John Lennon
when I see kings lying by those who deposed them,... or holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes, I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.
— Joseph Addison
The unholy alliance of religion and politics collaborated in finding Jesus guilty.
— Eugene Peterson
Eighty-five per cent of the crowd is going to fall in love with me - they're going to feel it, wow. But fifteen per cent are going to think, 'This guy is obnoxious.' I spend enormous time with them - every negative review of 'Crush It!' on Amazon has a response from me - and I can probably bring back ten of the fifteen.
— Gary Vaynerchuk
Well, I've never really been one to try to be politically correct. I just feel truth is truth, and sometimes I probably offend some people.
— Franklin Graham
In a controversy, the instant we feel anger, we have already ceased striving for truth and have begun striving for ourselves.
— Abraham Joshua Heschel
The Bible has noble poetry in it... and some good morals and a wealth of obscenity, and upwards of a thousand lies.
— Mark Twain
There is no substantial risk from vaccines and that the benefits are very significant.
— Ben Carson
They saw a large crowd around them and scribes disputing with them… . He asked, "What are you arguing with them about?" Mark 9:14, 16
— Beth Moore
In order to accuse Him, they asked Him, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?" Matthew 12:10
— Beth Moore
Evolution and creationism both require faith. It's just a matter of where you choose to place that faith.
— Ben Carson