Mary Douglas Quotes

I think religion played a huge part in Bush's re-election.

We all have our convictions formed by different things, and mine are informed by my faith, they're informed by the Word of God, and I found that to be an anchor for me, a compass and a guide for me. When people start bullying one another and calling each other names for those different convictions, then I think you get into problems.

Religion is the solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God.

The problem is that religion tends to give people bad reasons to be good.

Oddly enough, George Pal always began and ended something with The Bible. All his pictures had a religious undertone. God was always there, protecting us.

Religion as a human phenomenon is as riddled through with potential for both good and evil as any other phenomenon.

I think I'm fascinated by the power of religion in our culture. Like a lot of secular, liberal people, I ignored it for a long time. Lately, of course, just from a political perspective, it's impossible to ignore.

The Constitution is man-made, so it is not perfect. It's not the basis of my beliefs. My belief system is based on the Scriptures which come from God.

The profound influence of religion on American politics is vital, but it is best when indirect: on the morals, habits, and souls of individual Americans; on the political climate and the principals that should guide policy, rather than on specific policies themselves…

If our faith is the most important part of our lives, then our religious views influence every other part of our lives, including our political views.

My theory is if you have a religion, it's a good one. Because some people don't have any at all.

Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet.

I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'

I firmly believe that the mission of religion in the 21st century must be to contribute concretely to the peaceful coexistence of humankind.

My faith has been the driving thing of my life. I think it is important that people who are perceived as liberals not be afraid of talking about moral and community values.

Staying chaste until marriage, a commandment of my faith, was one of the most difficult challenges of my young life. I had a powerful sense that if I did not get a grip on my identity, my ethics, and my religion, I would go off the rails.

Being that I was raised in the Catholic faith, I am very careful about what I choose. I've turned down a lot of projects that... could have helped me a lot financially, and I've quit shows because of where they were going and because I feel like I have to be a role model for my kids.

Do you think that God will punish them for not practicing a religion which he did not reveal to them?

Last week I did a piece for Style on advice to Laura Bush about how to help her husband. This week it's religion. It just depends on what I find interesting at the moment.

I have come to the conclusion that while a candidate's faith matters, what's most important is how he or she applies that faith.

I don't think God cares if I wear nail polish or not. I don't think that's a deal breaker for him.

God is all over the place. And even if He isn't, if it makes me feel good, why not?

You should always take a religion at its best and not at its worst, from its highest teachings and not from the lowest practices of some of its adherents.

I've long been really intrigued with what is the... proper role of faith and religion in public life.

My faith is a very important part of my life. I do not feel that I have become president of this country by accident, but that I have been chosen because nobody can accuse me of favouring the Albanian Muslims or the Orthodox.