Frederick the Great Quotes

We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.

More and more people care about religious tolerance as fewer and fewer care about religion.

I never attempted to make a convert, nor wished to change another's creed

I would not attack the faith of a heathen without being sure I had a better one to put in its place.

I hope I would not be so arrogant as to doubt anyone's religion or belief.

Even the Prophet, Mohammed, invited people from other religions to his Mosque because he wanted to show them respect.

There will be no lasting peace on earth unless we learn not merely to tolerate but even to respect the other faiths as our own.

… tolerance is essential to protect one's own religion and one's own deeply held religious beliefs from external manipulation or efforts to overcome them, perhaps from other religions that are pushing in the opposite direction. That is the basic reason for religious tolerance.

As there are a very great variety of religious sects in the world, it is particularly recommended, as a means of uniting the inhabitants of the village into one family, that while each faithfully adheres to the principles which he most approves, at the same time all shall think charitably of their neighbors respecting their religious opinions, and not presumptuously suppose that theirs alone are right.

To uphold religious tolerance, it is very wise that an adherent of a religion should not do something forbidden in another religion in front of the adherent of the latter.

I don't do politics, I don't do religion, I don't do ethnic jokes.

My faith is very private to me. It plays an important part in my life, but I do not try and throw my beliefs at others. I have tremendous respect for all faiths and beliefs, but have a deep concern that religion and faith are currently a long way apart from each other.

I'm a Muslim, but I think Jesus would have a drink with me. He would be cool. He would talk to me.

The fundamental character of our faith means an extensive diversity is required not only within local community, but between communities.

It is very important that football can see beyond religion but FIFA does not just ignore its impact.

I believe in having a more open mind and including others who don't share your faith and having dialogue with them. And just having a pure heart and being a good person can bring you closer to God. Because once you believe in one particular religion fully and not others, that requires you to start disliking people who don't share your views.

Many of us, both Jews and Christians, want the public square to be pluralistic, which is neither partisan nor naked.

I don't care what your religion is, as long as it doesn't chastise anybody that's not part of it.

I believe that if we really want human brotherhood to spread and increase until it makes life safe and sane, we must also be certain that there is no one true faith or path by which it may spread.

I feel all the religions should be able to co-exist if the various factions would be willing to respect and learn from each other's faiths.

Yes, obviously, there's this degree of wanting people to accept other people faiths and philosophies.

Missionaries must not ridicule the pagan idols, nor their manner of worship; but calmly reason with them always showing the utmost benevolence; that they ought not to expose the innocent customs of the country, but as far as possible become all things to all men.

Religious tolerance has developed more as a consequence of the impotence of religions to impose their dogmas on each other than as a consequence of spiritual humility in the quest for understanding.

Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours …. Show respect to all people and grovel to none.

The students, faculty and administration are reminded of the pluralism of religious beliefs. Specifically, that which is important and meaningful to some, may be offensive and repugnant to others. Each person is reminded to be conscious of and respect the sensitivities of others.