Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of pure reason over its devotees.
Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.
There should be a readiness, on our part, to investigate with candor to follow the truth wherever it may lead us, and to submit, without reserve or objection, to all the teachings of this religion, if it be found to be of divine origin.
Various religious systems have been given to humanity at different times, each suited to meet the spiritual needs of the people among whom it was promulgated, and, coming from the same divine source: - God, all religions exhibit similar fundamentals or first principles.
The belief of our Reason is an Exercise of Faith, and Faith is an Act of Reason.
Religion is the recognition of all our duties as divine commands.
This, it may be said, is no more than a hypothesis... only of that force of precedent which in all times has been so strong to keep alive religious forms of which the original meaning is lost.
If reason is a universal faculty, the decision of the common mind is the nearest criterion of truth.
Religion is the sole technique for the validating of values.
The great test of life is obedience to God.