Our hope of immortality does not come from any religions, but nearly all religions come from that hope

Nothing but truth is immortal.

If I stoop Into a dark tremendous sea of cloud, It is but for a time; I press God's lamp Close to my breast; its splendor soon or late Will pierce the gloom; I shall emerge one day.

Homes make patriots. He who has sat by his own fireside with wife and children will defend it. Few men have been patriotic enough to shoulder a musket in defense of a boarding house. The prosperity and glory of our country depend upon the number of people who are the owners of homes.

These contradictions are gross and palpable and demonstrate that the New Testament is not inspired, and that many of its statements must be false

If I owe Smith ten dollars and God forgives me, that doesn't pay Smith.