Religion is so frequently a source of confusion in political life, and so frequently dangerous to democracy, precisely because it introduces absolutes into the realm of relative values.
Reinhold Niebuhr
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is absolutely wrong,
but relatively right,
when absolutes belong. DAVID L. HATTON To think we are able is almost to be so; to determine upon attainment is frequently attainment itsel... SAMUEL SMILES I go to shows frequently. A lot of times, when bands play, they play in bars or places were alcohol ... JULIA BUSTARD We must visit churches frequently and venerate and revere the clergy - not so much for themselves, i... ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (LETTER TO THE FAITHFUL II We are certainly at the part of the sun's cycle where flares are popping off more frequently and aff... DAVID HATHAWAY There is no kind of dishonesty into which otherwise good people more easily and frequently fall than... BENJAMIN FRANKLIN It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acqui... ROBERT A. HEINLEIN Time is so important.'so spend time doing something that you love.' make the most of it and Let the ... 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