Cruel persecutions and intolerance are not accidents, but grow out of the very essence of religion, namely, its absolute claims.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Persecutions are inevitable as a Christian. We are not greater than our Master, Jesus Christ, in whose Holy Spirit we gain strength to endure.
While religious tolerance is surely better than religious war, tolerance is not without its liabilities. Our fear of provoking religious hatred has rendered us incapable of criticizing ideas that are now patently absurd and increasingly maladaptive.
Religious persecution may shield itself under the guise of a mistaken and over-zealous piety.
Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.
Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law.
Religious tolerance is something we should all practice; however, there have been more persecution and atrocities committed in the name of religion and religious freedom than anything else.
Religion is a strange, wonderful thing. More crimes have been committed in the name of righteousness than any other notion.
All outward forms of religion are almost useless, and are the causes of endless strife. Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest.
All religions accept that there is something called 'criminality.' And criminality cannot be excused by religious fervour.
I believe that pluralistic secularism, in the long run, is a more deadly poison than straightforward persecution.