William F. Schulz famous quotes

Religion that is imposed upon its recipients turns out to engender either indifference or resentment. Most American religious leaders have recognized that persuasion is far more powerful than coercion when it comes to promoting one's religious views. . . . Not surprisingly, then, large numbers of religious leaders have supported the Supreme Court in its prayer decisions.
-- William F. Schulz

#Religious #Powerful #Prayer

Creation is too grand, complex, and mysterious to be captured in a narrow creed. That is why we cherish individual freedom of belief.
-- William F. Schulz

#Mysterious #Belief #Cherish

Human beings, joined in collaboration with the gifts of grace, are responsible for the planet and its future.
-- William F. Schulz

#Grace #Collaboration #Responsible

Terrorists act as they do because they don't have great power at their easy disposal. The result is that they rely upon the ability to exploit the mistakes of others.
-- William F. Schulz

#Mistake #Rely Upon #Easy

Misuse of reason might yet return the world to pre-technological night; plenty of religious zealots hunger for just such a result, and are happy to use the latest technology to effect it.

I value science--none can prize it more, It gives ten thousand motives to adore: Be it religious, as it ought to be, The heart it humbles, and it bows the knee.

And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.

A community is democratic only when the humblest and weakest person can enjoy the highest civil, economic, and social rights that the biggest and most powerful possess.

In keeping people straight, principle is not as powerful as a policeman.

A new, a vast, and a powerful language is developed for the future use of analysis, in which to wield its truths so that these may become of more speedy and accurate practical application for the purposes of mankind than the means hitherto in our possession have rendered possible.

The single most powerful element of youth is that you don't have the life experiences to know what can't be done.

Prayer is the link that connects us with God.

There is no wonder more supernatural and divine in the life of a believer than the mystery and ministry of prayer...the hand of the child touching the arm of the Father and moving the wheel of the universe.

All earth-born hopes with time must pass away; prayer grasps eternal things; pray, always pray.