No Other Gods Quotes

“The commandment “Do not kill” calls us as religious people to nurture life on this earth, to support systems that are healthy and compassionate, to speak up when we see lethal injustice. “Do not kill” at its simplest is a call for world peace: a call for each of us to protect, honor, and serve all the creatures of the earth.”
― Ana Levy-Lyons, No Other Gods: The Politics of the Ten Commandments

“remaining silent when a murderer’s plans become known to you.” Murder, of course, is not the intention. But again, what difference does it make to the victims whether their deaths are caused by hostility or by indifference?”
― Ana Levy-Lyons, No Other Gods: The Politics of the Ten Commandments

“Kurt Vonnegut quipped, “You know, this guy who owns this mansion probably made more money this week than you’ve ever made from your decades of sales of Catch-22.” Joseph Heller replied, “Ah, but I have something that he will never have.” “What’s that?” asked Vonnegut. “Enough,” said Heller.”
― Ana Levy-Lyons, No Other Gods: The Politics of the Ten Commandments