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Religion has become so many different things. Religion is an economic thing for some people. Religion is a gun.

A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.

Whether one believes or not, religion is as real a force in the life of the world as economics or politics, and it demands fair-minded attention. Even if you think the entire religious enterprise is at best misguided and at worst counterproductive, it remains vital, inspiring great good and, sometimes, great evil.

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

All of the religions are looking after the poor. At least leave me alone to look after the rich. I am the rich man's guru.

Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.

The problem is that religion tends to give people bad reasons to be good.

Socialism is the religion people get when they lose their religion.

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