A nation can assume that the addition of the words under God to its pledge of allegiance gives evidence that its citizens actually believe in God whereas all it really proves is that they believe in believing in God

Quote by Huston Smith

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Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can...

Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can...

The crisis that the world finds itself in as it swings on the hinge of...

The crisis that the world finds itself in as it swings on the hinge of...

In nature, the emphasis is in what is rather than what ought to be.

In nature, the emphasis is in what is rather than what ought to be.

Exclusively oral cultures are unencumbered by dead knowledge, dead facts. Libraries, on the other hand,...

Exclusively oral cultures are unencumbered by dead knowledge, dead facts. Libraries, on the other hand,...

In order to live man must believe in that for which he lives.

In order to live man must believe in that for which he lives.

First of all, my persuasion is what really breeds violence is political differences. But because...

First of all, my persuasion is what really breeds violence is political differences. But because...

I had assumed that Bush's seemingly inflexible policy to support Sharon was for political reasons...

I had assumed that Bush's seemingly inflexible policy to support Sharon was for political reasons...

Poetry is a special use of language that opens onto the real. The business of...

Poetry is a special use of language that opens onto the real. The business of...

The modern period adds social ethics to religions agenda, for we now realize that social...

The modern period adds social ethics to religions agenda, for we now realize that social...

The most powerful moral influence is example.

The most powerful moral influence is example.

Human intelligence is a reflection of the intelligence that produces everything. In knowing, we are...

Human intelligence is a reflection of the intelligence that produces everything. In knowing, we are...

It's often difficult for us to act compassionately, but sacred art eases the difficulty by...

It's often difficult for us to act compassionately, but sacred art eases the difficulty by...

So always, if we look back, concern for face-to-face morality, and its modern emphasis on...

So always, if we look back, concern for face-to-face morality, and its modern emphasis on...

Envy comes from people's ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts

Envy comes from people's ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts

The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear

The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear

O you who believe! when the call is made for prayer on Friday, then hasten...

O you who believe! when the call is made for prayer on Friday, then hasten...

A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or...

A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or...

I never criticize a player until they are first convinced of my unconditional confidence in...

I never criticize a player until they are first convinced of my unconditional confidence in...

With magnetism, power of uncondensed steam, gravitation, radiant energy of electric waves, equilibrium and activity...

With magnetism, power of uncondensed steam, gravitation, radiant energy of electric waves, equilibrium and activity...

There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them...

There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them...

A rabbi should not despair if people do not do as much as they should....

A rabbi should not despair if people do not do as much as they should....

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any...

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any...