Quotations of George Washington Quotes

“They came with a Bible and their religion- stole our land, crushed our spirit... and now tell us we should be thankful to the 'Lord' for being saved. Chief Pontiac, American Indian Chieftain”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“On the dogmas of religion, as distinguished from moral principles, all mankind, from the beginning of the world to this day, have been quarreling, fighting, burning and torturing one another for abstractions unintelligible to themselves and to all others, and absolutely beyond the comprehension of the human mind. Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President, author, scientist, architect, educator, and diplomat”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“In no instance have . . . the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people. James Madison, U.S. President”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“If Christ were here now there is one thing he would not be -- a Christian. Samuel Clemens "Mark Twain", American author and humorist”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" Epicurus”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause. George Washington, Revolutionary War General and U.S. President”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“I was born a heretic. I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires. Susan B. Anthony, U.S. reformer and suffragist”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“Eskimo: "If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?" Priest: "No, not if you did not know." Eskimo: "Then why did you tell me?" Annie Dillard, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know he is. Jean Anouilh, French dramatist and playwright”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion. John Adams, U.S. President”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“Creationists make it sound like a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night. Isaac Asimov, Russian-born American author”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“Faith, as well intentioned as it may be, must be built on facts, not fiction- faith in fiction is a damnable false hope. Thomas Edison, American inventor”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“A man is accepted into a church for what he believes and he is turned out for what he knows. Samuel Clemens "Mark Twain", American author and humorist”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“You say there is but one way to worship the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Chief Red Jacket, Seneca Indian Chieftain”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“Man is the religious animal. He is the only religious animal. He is the only animal that has the True Religion –- several of them. He is the only animal that loves his neighbor as himself and cuts his throat, if his theology isn't straight. He has made a graveyard of the globe in trying his honest best to smooth his brother's path to happiness and heaven." Mark Twain”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it. John Adams, U.S. President”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own -- a God, in short, who is but a reflection of human frailty. Neither can I believe that the individual survives the death of his body, although feeble souls harbor such thoughts through fear or ridiculous egotism. Albert Einstein, German-born American physicist”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“Religion is a byproduct of fear. For much of human history, it may have been a necessary evil, but why was it more evil than necessary? Isn't killing people in the name of God a pretty good definition of insanity? Arthur C. Clarke, author”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion

“The Church says that the earth is flat, but I know that it is round, for I have seen the shadow on the moon, and I have more faith in a shadow than in the Church. Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese and Spanish explorer”
― George Washington, Quotes on the Dangers of Religion