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I think that we are at a point in our country where we're trying to decide what role should religion play in the political arena.

Religion is the solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God.

Politics in America is the binding secular religion.

Politicians use religion, and they get their troops riled up with religion.

As a politician who cherishes religious conviction in his personal sphere, but regards politics as a domain belonging outside religion, I believe that this view is seriously flawed.

Religion is many things, but one of them, surely, is a way for adults to indulge in uncritical hero worship.

Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome.

Human beings can remain spiritual and religious while enjoying the benefits of rational administration of their affairs.

Religion and morality are critical to how students think about politics and form opinions on political issues.

Religious power, which, as I have already said, frequently identifies itself with political power, has always been a protagonist of this bitter struggle, even when it seemingly was neutral.