Top 1200 True Christianity Quotes & Sayings - Page 17

Nothing is true in self-discovery unless it is true in your own experience. This is the only protection against the robot levels of the mind.

We wish to fill our culture once more with the spirit of Christianity - but not only in theory.

Our task is not one of producing persuasive propaganda; Christianity shows its greatness when it is hated by the world.

Those who say Islam is a warlike religion must ask if Christianity has been as well.

Christianity gave Eros poison to drink; he did not die of it, certainly, but degenerated to Vice.

Christianity is merely a system for turning priestesses into handmaidens, queens into concubines, and goddesses into muses.

I'm not an advocate of true rhymes, I don't think. I think that everyone who writes musical theater needs to know how to do true rhymes, because that's the tradition of it, but I do think that in order for the art form to grow, it's important to not let tradition get in the way of innovation. There's all kinds of reasons not to use true rhyme in a lyric, like with off-color humor.

To the frivolous Christianity is certainly not glad tidings, for it wishes first of all to make them serious.

There are many true ladies, and they differ somewhat from society generally. So does a true gentleman, on the same principle of refinement and nobility of character.

Most men find it difficult to remain true to a single woman, but relatively easy to be true to three or four at the same time.

All the labor of all the ages, all the devotion, all the inspiration, all the noonday brightness of human genius are destined to extinction. So now, my friends, if that is true, and it is true, what is the point?

I was trying to say something about Christianity, the idea that you have to be tortured to attain heaven. I didn't believe that.

for true happiness, sane enjoyment, you must look to the country, not town. Only you want one true heart beside you with which to enjoy it!

Christianity is permitted under China's constitution, and the government has long supported a network of official Christian churches.

Once, in a spasm of sappiness, you asked Q-Jo if she thought your dreams would ever come true. 'You aren't talking about dreams,' she corrected you, 'you're referring to your pathetic bourgeoisie ambitions. Dreams don't come true. Dreams are true.

I think a lot of bands are influenced by religious symbolism and not even necessarily Christianity or Catholicism.

Faith gives me the ability to rise above anything, because what is true in the spiritual realm is forever true. It cannot be denied.

Everything we're singing about is true, and even when you take away all the glitz, it's still true in the darkest, ugliest and most hopeless places.

The system of idolatry, invented by modern christianity, far surpasses in absurdity anything that we have ever heard of

Christianity is not a mere set of opinions to be embraced by understanding. It is the work of the heart as well as the head.

Shout out to Daryl Hall. He is the best. One of my true musical heroes. He comes from the Philly area so when it comes to true soul, the guy obviously is the expert.

Christianity was preached by ignorant men and believed by servants, and that is why it resembles nothing ever known.

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all stem from the same Abrahamic roots. All three reject terrorism.

A recurring theme in the literature of secular humanism is the harsh assault upon traditional religion, especially Christianity.

In the Christianity of Christendom the Cross has become something like the child’s hobby-horse and trumpet.

Were it not for the work of the Holy Spirit there would be no gospel, no faith, no church, no Christianity in the world at all.

The true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he constantly seeks: perfection.

It is important to show people ways that we can reclaim Christianity from some of the misunderstandings of our time.

If your Christianity depends upon a pastor's preaching, then you're a long way from being where you should be.

First I believe it to be a grave mistake to present Christianity as something charming and popular with no offense inn it.

If Christianity is not scientific, and Science is not of God, then there is no invariable law, and truth becomes an accident.

It is curious that Christianity, which is idealism, is sturdily defended by the brokers, and steadily attacked by the idealists.

The great secret of true success, of true happiness, is this: the man or woman who asks for no return, the perfectly unselfish person, is the most successful.

Trying to do Christianity properly is tough. Life as a priest is rigorous and disciplined. It involves sacrifices.

No man can run up the natural line of Evolution without coming to Christianity at the top.

Indigenous people have discovered that Christianity is not inherently Western but universal - 'translatable' into any cultural idiom.

True religion and virtue give a cheerful and happy turn to the mind, admit of all true pleasures, and even procure for us the highest.

If something's true you should be able discuss it or ask whether it's true. It helps me as a comedian. But it doesn't necessarily help my personal life.

For authority proceeds from true reason, but reason certainly does not proceed from authority. For every authority which is not upheld by true reason is seen to be weak, whereas true reason is kept firm and immutable by her own powers and does not require to be confirmed by the assent of any authority.

Yet only when we come to understand, in the light of the Cross, the evil we are capable of, and have even been a part of, can we experience true remorse and true repentance.

Christianity becomes just a set of things you believe in. It's almost an intellectual kind of abstract issue.

The depreciation of Christianity by indifference is a more insidious and less curable evil than infidelity itself.

Christianity founds hospitals and atheists are cured in them, never knowing they owe their cure to Christ.

A lot of people have done things in the name of Christianity and religion and faith in a not-so-nice way.

What is wrong with Christianity is that it refrains from doing all those things that Christ commanded should be done.

I have friends among the Christians, whom I love, and never for a moment have I thought of attacking their Christianity.

I like to read about different religions - Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.

This story is true. Of course, there are many lies therein and most of it did not happen, but it's all true. In that sense it is deeply religious, perhaps even biblical.

Do not try to know the truth, for knowledge by the mind is not true knowledge. But you can know what is not true-which is enough to liberate you from the false. The idea that you know what is true is dangerous, for it keeps you imprisoned in the mind. It is when you do not know, that you are free to investigate. And there can be no salvation, without investigation, because non investigation is the main cause of bondage.

For there is some danger of falling into a soft and effeminate Christianity, under the plea of a lofty and ethereal theology.

In the province of the mind what one believes to be true, either is true or becomes true within certain limits. These limits are to be found experimentally and experientially. When so found these limits turn out to be further beliefs to be transcended. In the province of the mind there are no limits.

I am a very curious person; I'll always ask: is this thing true, is it not true? And I use my own means to investigate and come to my conclusion.

A true revolution of values will soon cause us to question the fairness and justice of many of our present policies... True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. A true revolution of values will soon look on uneasily upon the glaring contrast of poverty and wealth with righteous indignation.

I discovered that Christianity does have the resources to meet the challenges posed by competing worldviews after all.

I like Christianity. I'm a fan of Jesus and his whole philosophy but not the social teaching aspects of it, of course.

The writings of leading ID proponents reveal that the designer postulated by their argument is the God of Christianity.

Riches naturally beget pride, love of the world, and every temper that is destructive of Christianity.

This is what Christianity is. We believe the Old Testament, but ours is more like Federal Express. You have to obey laws.

Christianity does not remove you from the world and its problems; it makes you fit to live in it, triumphantly and usefully.

I've learned that you have to stay true to yourself from all the amazing people I've had the opportunity to work with thus far. You have to stay true to yourself and don't be afraid even though people may say what you're doing isn't cool or isn't right. I promise you, you will not regret it if you stay true to who you are and what you love to do because there is no other reason that I am up here today receiving this award.