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All religions are designed to teach us how to live, joyfully, serenely, and kindly, in the midst of suffering.

What we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. We all lean towards love.

There are many reasons for kindness, and religion is just one of them.

I have many friends of other religions, and I am satisfied that they are very conscientious, good people who are trying to do good. I appreciate that.

When I got religion, I found some work to do to benefit somebody.

True religion... is giving and finding one's happiness by bringing happiness into the lives of others.

My philosophy is that the most important aspect of any religion should be human kindness. And to try to ease the suffering of others. To try to bring light and love into the lives of mankind.

Religion is a complex and often contradictory force in our world. It fosters hope and comfort but also doubt and guilt. It creates both community and exclusion. It brings societies together around shared belief and tears them apart through war. However, what unites the faithful, whatever their religion, is the unshakeable force of generosity.

Religions have a strong binding function and a cohesive element. They emphasize the primacy of the community as opposed to the individual, and they also help set one community apart from another that doesn't share their beliefs.

I do benefits for all religions - I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality.