It was the experience of mystery - even if mixed with fear - that engendered religion.Albert Einstein
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.Aristotle
Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life.Aristotle
No man ever believes that the Bible means what it says: He is always convinced that it says what he means.Bernard Shaw