The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.

Religions which condemn the pleasures of sense drive men to seek the pleasures of power. Throughout history power has been the vice of the ascetic.

We peruse one ideal that of bringing people together in peace irrespective of race religion and political convictions for the benefit of mankind.

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.

Those in the west who dismiss the repressiveness of laws against women in countries like Iran no matter how benign their intentions present a condescending view not just of the religion but also of women living in Muslim majority countries as if the desire for choice and happiness is the monopoly of women in the west.

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

Happiness is a mystery like religion and should never be rationalised.

The first requisite for the happiness of the people is the abolition of religion.

Religion has done love a great service by making it a sin.

The essence of America - that which really unites us - is not ethnicity or nationality or religion - it is an idea - and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.