Quotes
Quote of the Day: Pope Francis
By Ron Ribiat — December 12, 2014
“When I was 4 years old in 1940, the idea was that all Protestants were going to hell. I was going down the street with my grandmother and there were two women from the Salvation Army on the other side of the street. I said, ‘Who are they? Monks, nuns?’ My grandmother said: ‘No, they […]
Quote of the Day: Pope Francis
By Ron Ribiat — November 19, 2014
“Building peace is difficult, but living without peace is a torment!” — Pope Francis, in an appeal from “the bottom of my heart” to Israelis and Palestinians to “put an end to the spiral of hatred and violence.”
Quote of the Day: Actor Joshua Jackson
By Ron Ribiat — October 17, 2014
“I can tell you why we’re not married: We’re not religious. I don’t feel any more or less committed to Diane for not having stood in front of a priest and had a giant party.” — Actor Joshua Jackson explaining to Glamour magazine why he and actress Diane Kruger have not yet tied the knot.
Quote of the Day: State Rep. Steve Vaillancourt, R-N.H.
By Ron Ribiat — October 13, 2014
“Does anyone not believe that Congressman Annie Kuster is as ugly as sin? And I hope I haven’t offended sin.” — State Rep. Steve Vaillancourt, R-N.H., in a blog post criticizing Democratic Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster
Quote of the Day: Novelist Anne Rice
By Ron Ribiat — October 9, 2014
“The vampires represent those of us in society who feel damned and I am always seeking a way for them and those of us who identify with them to be saved.” — “Interview With a Vampire” novelist Anne Rice, in an interview with America magazine.
Quote of the Day: The Rev. Susan Russell
By Ron Ribiat — October 8, 2014
“NOW it starts to get real, people! When gay people have the same rights straight people do to get drunk and drive to Las Vegas to get married by an Elvis impersonator then marriage equality in the USA has crossed a Rubicon for sure.” — The Rev. Susan Russell of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, Calif., a […]
Quote of the Day: Sen. Ted Cruz
By Ron Ribiat — September 29, 2014
“We stand for life. We stand for marriage. We stand for Israel. We bring back jobs and opportunity and unleash small businesses to make it easier for people to achieve the American dream. We abolish the IRS. We repeal Common Core.” — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas speaking at the Values Voter Summit on Friday (Sept. […]
Quote of the Day: Sen. Cory Booker
By Ron Ribiat — September 26, 2014
“I’m a Christian & believe we should listen to Athiests especially if they challenge us. Christians have no monopoly on truth.” — Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., in a tweet
Quote of the Day: The Rev. Canon Andrew White of Baghdad
By Ron Ribiat — September 24, 2014
“We have gained nothing. Literally nothing. We may have had an evil dictator, but now we have total terrorism. We used to have one Saddam. Now we have thousands.” — The Rev. Canon Andrew White, chaplain of St. George’s Anglican Church in Baghdad, talking with USA Today columnist Kirsten Powers about the U.S. Invasion of Iraq […]
Quote of the Day: The Dalai Lama
By Ron Ribiat — September 23, 2014
“Jihad combats inner destructive emotions. Everybody carries jihad in their hearts, including me.” — The Dalai Lama, rejecting claims by Islamic militants that the Muslim concept of jihad, or inner struggle, involves killing your enemies.
Quote of the Day: Debbie Sacra
By Ron Ribiat — September 12, 2014
“I know where his heart is. He’s going to be ready to go back. He loves Liberia. He loves taking care of the old people. He loves joshing with the young men. They say he is a Liberian with white skin.” — Debbie Sacra, quoted by USA Today in a story about her husband, missionary […]
Quote of the day: Sen. Ted Cruz
By Ron Ribiat — September 11, 2014
“If you hate Jewish people then you are not reflecting the teachings of Christ. And the very same people who persecute and murder Christians right now, who crucify Christians, who behead children, are the very same people who target Jews for their faith, for the same reason.” –Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was booed off the […]
Quote of the Day: Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore
By Ron Ribiat — September 8, 2014
“The ‘closed on Sundays’ sign on his stores is a countercultural statement that man does not live by bread alone, and there is more to life than a bottom line.” — Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore on Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, who died Monday.
Quote of the Day: Pastor Victoria Osteen
By Ron Ribiat — September 5, 2014
“When you come to church, when you worship Him, you’re not doing it for God really. You’re doing it for yourself, because that’s what makes God happy.” — Victoria Osteen, co-pastor of Lakewood Church, quoted in a sermon criticized by many Christians for promoting a “me-centered” Christianity.
Quote of the Day: Shimon Peres
By Yonat Shimron — September 4, 2014
“In the past, most wars were motivated by the idea of nationhood. Today, however, wars are incited above all using religion as an excuse.” –Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, quoted in the Catholic magazine, Famiglia Cristiana, ahead of his meeting with Pope Francis on Thursday (Sept. 4).
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