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In my opinion, there is one singular problem with religions in general: they are exclusive. To me, this exclusivity is not right.

I don't believe any religion should be exclusive or feel superior in any way, or be judgmental. It should be a quiet, private thing.

Nothing has done more to separate and divide human beings one from another than exclusivist organized religion.

All theory of modernity in sociology suggests that the more modernity there is, the less religion. In my theory we can realize that this is wrong: atheism is only one belief system among many.

The equation of religion with belief is rather recent.

A religion that takes no account of practical affairs and does not help to solve them is no religion.

The basic assumption of the secular society is that modernity overcomes religion.

The great myth that many social scientists want to encourage is that there is an incompatibility between modern technology and traditional religion. This is absolute nonsense. If anything, it's the reverse.

Apparent contradictions between religion and science often have been the basis of bitter controversy. Such differences are to be expected as long as human understanding remains provisional and fragmentary.

Religion is a mixed blessing.