“Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them.” 
― Barry M. Goldwater

“The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?” 
― William Shakespeare

“God rewards those who seek Him. Not those who seek doctrine of religion or systems or creeds. Many settle for these lesser passions, but the reward goes to those who settle for nothing less than Jesus himself. And what is the reward? What awaits those who seek Jesus? Nothing short of the heart of Jesus.” 
― Max Lucado

“God not only loves the obedient - He enlightens them.” 
― Henry B. Eyring

“We must remember that the test of our religious principles lies not just in what we say, not only in our prayers, not even in living blameless lives - but in what we do for others” 
― Harry Truman

“Science adjusts its views based on what's observed Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved.” 
― Tim Minchin

“Religion is for those who don't want to go to hell, and spirituality is for those who have already been there.” 
― Elizabeth Gilbert

“Sometimes the crime follows the punishment, which only serves to prove the foresight of the Great God." "That's what my grandmother used to say," said Brutha automatically. "Indeed? I would like to know more about this formidable lady." "She used to give me a thrashing every morning because I would certainly do something to deserve it during the day," said Brutha. "A most complete understanding of the nature of mankind,” 
― Terry Pratchett