I believe in God, which means I am open to some absurd possibilities. But I understand the power of that faith, and I understand the metaphor of that belief.

Religion doesn't make people bigots. People are bigots and they use religion to justify their ideology.

Religion is, by definition, interpretation; and by definition, all interpretations are valid. However, some interpretations are more reasonable than others.

Islam is more than a religion, it's much more than a religion, it's a way of life, it is a one party political system that has a very elaborate legal system that can put you to death if you leave it.

Over the last few years, the Islamic world has produced more female presidents and prime ministers than both Europe and North America combined.

But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason you were brought into Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you might know me better there.

Religion, it must be understood, is not faith. Religion is the story of faith.

I really believe that to have a full impression of Jesus, both as Christ as a man, you must know about the world that gave shape to him - the world out of which he arose.

The key to recognizing who Jesus was is to recognize this fundamental truth: He was a Jew.

When you forcefully suppress religious nationalism, you radicalize it.

God doesn't make you a bigot. You're just a bigot.

I prefer the countryside to cities. This is also true of my films: I have made more films in rural societies, and villages, than in towns.

I think everybody deserves freedom. Freedom is such an abstract word, but it's all we need.

Where freedom is real, equality is the passion of the masses. Where equality is real, freedom is the passion of a small minority.

If your mom was here, she would flip her top over your grades." "Flip her lid," I muttered.

I'm Johnny Christ, and I play the tambourine.

Love is always open arms.

I just want to thank everyone for their support. Sometimes friends need the help of their friends to get by.

As long as you've done your best, making mistakes doesn't matter. You and I are human; we will mess up. What counts is learning from your mistakes and getting back up when life has knocked you down.

How sweet for those faring badly to forget their misfortunes even for a short time.