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Religion is the recognition of all our duties as divine commands.

A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics. No other standard would have any meaning if religion is held to be necessary good for the well-being of the people.

In my opinion, most organized religion does neither agentic service nor relational nurturance very well.

Religion without humanity is very poor human stuff.

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

What brings you closer to God is being in service to others. I think any religion or spiritual way of life will indicate that service to others will lead to a connection with a higher power.

Religion brings to man an inner strength, spiritual light, and ineffable peace.

I think the great thing about religion is it's there to teach us the good path and that we're all equal, that we should be treated as such.

Religion is of general and public concern, and on its support depend, in great measure, the peace and good order of government, the safety and happiness of the people.