Those who treat the muslim woman not as an individual but as a symbol either of Islamic chastity or secular liberalism are guilty of the same sin : the objectification of women

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.

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.

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.

Like the ocean, never forget to be generous with your love.

What we decide to do in the face of adversity is perhaps the truest measure of character.

[W]e must extend the authority of the Union to the persons of the citizens - the only proper objects of government.

Art would be useless if the world were perfect.

There are preachers of death: and the earth is full of those to whom desistance from life must be preached.

The secret to investing is to figure out the value of something - and then pay a lot less.

I mean if you have ever found a politician who says, 'No, no, I would do everything exactly as I did,' then you can tell when he is lying because his lips are moving.

I really like 'Girls.' I know everybody does, but I love 'Girls.

Laugh all you want. I know my own worth and don't need to prove it to someone who doesn't know theirs.

There are no safe rooms, no safe truths, no safe secrets to tell.