Quotes about Teachings

Teachings that defy reason defy reality; what defies reality defies life. Defying life is embracing death. Votes: 3

Teachings that do not speak of pain have no meaning...because humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. Votes: 3

A Christian receives divine wisdom in three ways: by the commandments, teachings, and faith. The commandments free the mind from passions. Teachings lead it to true knowledge of nature. Faith leads to the contemplation of the Holy Trinity. Votes: 3

Teachings and ideologies subversive to the fundamental principles of this great Republic, which are contrary to the Constitution of the United States, or which are detrimental to the progress of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be condemned, whether advocated by Republicans or Democrats. Votes: 3

Go forth under the open sky, and list To Nature's teachings. Votes: 2

The idea of human rights as a fundamental principle can be seen to underlie throughout Islamic teachings. Votes: 2

Aggression and forced redistribution of wealth has nothing to do with the teachings of the world's great religions. Votes: 2

My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go. Votes: 2

I preferred the weapons of dialectic to all the other teachings of philosophy, and armed with these, I chose the conflicts of disputation rather than the trophies of war. Votes: 2

The month of Ramadan is the world's most widespread fast and yet its teachings are minimised, neglected and even betrayed (through literal application of rules that overlooks their ultimate objective). Votes: 2

The simplistic solutions of Deepak Chopra cannot stand against the lofty and deep teachings of Jesus Christ. Only in His answers will we find the ultimate hope for the human heart. Votes: 2

Personally, I don't choose any particular religion or symbol or group of words or teachings to define me. That's between me and the most high. You know, my higher self. The Creator. Votes: 2

Anybody who had come up with a new concept would have been under suspicion for being out of step with the tradition or out of step with the teachings of the church. Votes: 2

When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear. Votes: 2

What will you and I give for Christmas this year? Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the gift of gratitude by living His teachings and following in His footsteps. Votes: 2

In our western civilization we have the glorious example, the great standard of perfection and the teachings of the Christ to guide us. He acts for us as Mediator between our personality and our Soul. Votes: 2

There are such beings as vampires, some of us have evidence that they exist. Even had we not the proof of our own unhappy experience, the teachings and the records of the past give proof enough for sane peoples. Votes: 2

The Dalai Lama. He is a very wise man of great inner peace who believes that happiness is the purpose of our lives. Through his teachings and leadership, he continues to make this world a better place in which to live. Votes: 2

Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things - he never said that gay people should be condemned. I personally think it is very fine for gay people to be married in civil ceremonies. Votes: 2

You cannot be a conscious Christian without St. Paul. He translated the teachings of Christ into a doctrinal structure that, even with the additions of a vast number of thinkers, theologians and pastors, has resisted and still exists after two thousand years. Votes: 2

A woman of faith is fearless. There is no ambiguity, no uncertain trump in her life. She can live a principled life because she studies the doctrine and teachings of a perfect teacher, the Master. She is a noble example to all who know her. Votes: 2

In morals, theosophy builds its teachings on the unity, seeing in each form the expression of a common life, and therefore the fact that what injures one injures all. To do evil i.e., to throw poison into the life-blood of humanity, is a crime against the unity. Votes: 2

When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way. Votes: 2

You have to think of your brand as a kind of myth. A myth is a compelling story that is archetypal, if you know the teachings of Carl Jung. It has to have emotional content and all the themes of a great story: mystery, magic, adventure, intrigue, conflicts, contradiction, paradox. Votes: 2

Even if I accepted that Jesus - like almost every other prophet on record - was born of a virgin, I cannot think that this proves the divinity of his father or the truth of his teachings. The same would be true if I accepted that he had been resurrected. Votes: 2

A young woman who knows and loves the Book of Mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony of its truthfulness, and who applies its teachings will be able to stand against the wiles of the devil and will be a mighty tool in the hands of the Lord. Votes: 2

The generous wish to share with all what is precious, to spread broadcast priceless truths, to shut out none from the illumination of true knowledge, has resulted in a zeal without discretion that has vulgarised Christianity, and has presented its teachings in a form that often repels the heart and alienates the intellect. Votes: 2

My first book, 'Radical Acceptance', grew out of the suffering of feeling personally deficient and unworthy. Because most of us are so quick to turn against ourselves, the teachings and practices of radical acceptance continue as a strong current in 'True Refuge': nurturing a forgiving, understanding heart is a basic step on the path. Votes: 2

I love the idea of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the beautiful stories about it, which I loved in Sunday school and I collected all the little stickers and put them in my book. But the reality is that organised religion doesn't seem to work. It turns people into hateful lemmings and it's not really compassionate. Votes: 2

The real power of the Buddha was that he had so much love. He saw people trapped in their notions of small separate self, feeling guilty or proud of that self, and he offered revolutionary teachings that resounded like a lion's roar, like a great rising tide, helping people to wake up and break free from the prison of ignorance. Votes: 2

My teachings are my life. Votes: 0

Woman's nudity is wiser than the philosopher's teachings. Votes: 0

All true teachings expand awareness, not limit it. Votes: 0

To throw oneself into strange teachings is quite dangerous. Votes: 0

...I don't think my church's teachings were incorrect, just incomplete. Votes: 0

Certain teachings in the Bible are as diamonds in a dung-heap. Votes: 0

A lot of the teachings really kind of keep me grounded. Votes: 0

I can use the teachings of [Charles] Darwin to promote communism. Votes: 0

I'd been very partial to Malcolm X, particularly his self-help teachings. Votes: 0

Evangelicals too often fall short in their actual teachings about Judaism. Votes: 0

Unless we do his teachings, we do not demonstrate faith in him. Votes: 0

Buddhist teachings are not a religion, they are a science of mind. Votes: 0

Many of us view the bible and other religious teachings as mythology. Votes: 0

We denote this primary wisdom as Intuition, whilst all later teachings are tuitions. Votes: 0

What is Spiritual Littering? Ridiculous teachings given by ignorant, self proclaimed spiritual leaders. Votes: 0

Children pay little attention to their parents' teachings, but reproduce their characters faithfully Votes: 0

Study Chairman Mao's writings, follow his teachings and act according to his instructions. Votes: 0

The basic teachings of the Protestants were all surrounding values, ethics and morals Votes: 0

Be open to all teachers And all teachings, And listen with your heart. Votes: 0

I have begun to listen to the teachings my blood whispers to me. Votes: 0

We should not run away from religious teachings. We should run to them. Votes: 0

I am now half Asian. I have learned all the ancient teachings of Buddi. Votes: 0

If you hate the Jewish people, you are not reflecting the teachings of Christ. Votes: 0

Buddha's teachings are scientific methods to solve the problems of all living beings permanently. Votes: 0

Every Masonic Lodge is a temple of religion; and its teachings are instruction in religion. Votes: 0

Zen provides a structure that supports our exploring the practice and the teachings for ourselves. Votes: 0

Lao Tsu doesn't seem to hold to much stock for words or phrases or teachings. Votes: 0

I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity. Votes: 0

Do not think that this is all there is. More and more wonderful teachings exist... Votes: 0

Really, all religious teachings can be boiled down to: "Just be cool. Don't be an asshole. Votes: 0

The teachings of the Church line up more with the Democratic Party than the Republican Party. Votes: 0

The teachings of the Gospel have direct consequences for our way of thinking, feeling and living. Votes: 0

Serenity is the final word of all the teachings; reflection is the response to all manifestations. Votes: 0

If we all lived according to the teachings of Jesus Christ, life would be much simpler. Votes: 0

Ego is constantly attempting to acquire and apply the teachings of spirituality for its own benefit. Votes: 0

Jim Rohn is a legend. Millions of people around the world have benefited immensely from his teachings. Votes: 0

Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness. Votes: 0

All the distinctive features and superiority of our republican institutions are derived from the teachings of Scripture. Votes: 0

Believe in yourself, step one. Believe in the order, step two. Believe in the teachings, step three. Votes: 0

Zen was an attempt to get back to the purest teachings of the Buddha -enlightenment without strings. Votes: 0

Successful basketball coaches are those that subscribe to a system that is based on sound fundamental teachings. Votes: 0

Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided. Votes: 0

Any teachings that fail to recognize Jesus Christ as the author of life, is absolutely antichrist.John 1:1-13. Votes: 0

To nobody can you communicate in words and teachings, what happened to you in your hour of enlightenment. Votes: 0

The problem is that you can't impose the church's teachings on all Americans as a matter of law. Votes: 0

Thanksgiving is a season that is very much in accord with the themes and teachings of Jesus Christ. Votes: 0

I would like to say that that even the teachings of the Koran cannot be exempted from criticism. Votes: 0

I believe in the teachings of Christ. I think that's a good way to set your moral compass. Votes: 0

In any case, A New Kind of Science is a wonderful book, and I'm still absorbing its teachings. Votes: 0

The meanings get lost and the teachings get tossed and you don't know what you're going to do next. Votes: 0

Do not become so absorbed with trivial things that you miss learning the doctrine and teachings of the Lord. Votes: 0

Everybody takes what they life from the teachings of the church, and ignores the parts that don't suit them. Votes: 0

I believe that the truth with a capital T is at the center of all the great religious teachings. Votes: 0

What is absurd is not the teachings of the founders of religion, it's what followers subsequently make of it. Votes: 0

Anyone who engages in the practice of psychotherapy confronts every day the devastation wrought by the teachings of religion. Votes: 0

Worthy character is best forged from a life of consistent, correct choices centered in the teachings of the Master. Votes: 0

The essence of the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) is about identifying the cause of our suffering & alleviating it. Votes: 0

I have always worked with energy. Everything is energy. Buddhism. Christ teachings. These are foundation stones for a spiritual life. Votes: 0

When I came to the West, I realized there was much hunger for spiritual teachings, but no environment for spirituality. Votes: 0

...according to the teachings of Islam, war is to be waged not against the enemy but against the aggressor. (p. 49) Votes: 0

Perhaps our teachings seem less religious and more technical, like psychology, so they are easier for secular people to use. Votes: 0

according to the teachings of Islam, war is to be waged not against the enemy but against the aggressor. (p. 49) Votes: 0

Christian - One who follows the teachings of Christ insofar as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin. Votes: 0

There is no safer anchorage for our learning, our lives, and our public actions than that provided by Divine teachings... Votes: 0

The deeper inner teachings are presented to very few because few would understand them. The exoteric teachings are presented to many. Votes: 0

His second cycle of teachings discusses the cosmology of the universes. But in his later years, he wrote the tantric texts. Votes: 0

If a soul is not clothed with the teachings of the Church he cannot merit to have Jesus seated in him. Votes: 0

As God's followers, we must be ever watchful not to allow diluted teachings or secular philosophies to creep into our doctrine. Votes: 0

Experience is bitter, but its teachings we retain; It has taught me this--who once has loved, loves never on earth again! Votes: 0

Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really NO PATH. Votes: 0

The Bible and its teachings helped form the basis for the Founding Fathers' abiding belief in the inalienable rights of the individual... Votes: 0

My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go." Votes: 0

it is impossible to build one's own happiness on the unhappiness of others. This perspective is at the heart of Buddhist teachings. Votes: 0

The Buddha taught three cycles of teachings. His first cycle of teachings cover the basics, the prerequisites. This would include the Dharmapada. Votes: 0

The things the Bible says, they're all true. The teachings the Bible tells, they all firmly stand under every manner of scrutiny. Votes: 0

Ultimately you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The great path is really no path. Votes: 0

All teachings are mere references. The true experience is living your own life. Then, even the holiest of words are only words. Votes: 0

We cannot be truly Christian people so long as we flaunt the central teachings of Jesus: brotherly love and the Golden Rule. Votes: 0

I abandoned my religious teachings after I read the Bible twice - cover to cover. It took me a couple of years. Votes: 0

Farsighted theologians are now working to mine the eternal metal from the teachings of Jesus and to forge it for all time. Votes: 0

For me, as a Christian I will be uncomfortable because in all my teachings and all my learning, biblically, it's not right, Votes: 0

My greatness shall never be measured by my actions or accomplishments, but rather by those of my son's guided by my teachings. Votes: 0

If there were more than one path to salvation then it would totally negate Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, his life, his teachings." Votes: 0

If there were more than one path to salvation then it would totally negate Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, his life, his teachings. Votes: 0

Some teachers are extremely inaccessible. They feel their teachings are for very few so they make it intentionally hard to get to themselves. Votes: 0

I have often thought that unselfishness combined in one word more of the teachings of the Bible than any other in the language. Votes: 0

You have heretofore found out, by my teachings, that man is a fool; you are now aware that woman is a damned fool. Votes: 0

I don't associate much with anybody. I'm not big on all the teachings and groups and being a part of something, I guess. Votes: 0

The problem is that many times people suspend their common sense because they get drowned in business models and Harvard business school teachings. Votes: 0

The authors of the gospels were unlettered and ignorant men and the teachings of Jesus have come to us mutilated, misstated and unintelligible. Votes: 0

Great spiritual teachings do not change, but we do. As we grow older and wiser, we can receive the teachings at deeper levels. Votes: 0

God created the visible world so that, through its visible objects, men could understand his spiritual teachings and the marvels of his wisdom Votes: 0

It is true, indeed, that the account Plato gives in 'Timaeus' is different from what he says in his so-called 'unwritten teachings.' Votes: 0

The complete teachings of all Buddhas - past, present, and future - are to be found within the essence of every human being. Votes: 0

What is all wisdom save a collection of platitudes? But the man who orders his life according to their teachings cannot go far wrong. Votes: 0

All of the exoteric teachings are only designed to give you the type of life that will allow you to practice the esoteric teachings. Votes: 0

In our secular society, school has become the replacement for church, and like church it requires that its teachings must be taken on faith. Votes: 0

The teachings of elegant sayings Should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, Any price will be paid. Votes: 0

The best way to make a permanent change for good is to make Jesus Christ your model and His teachings your guide for life. Votes: 0

Nothing in any religious teachings goes beyond Humanism, unless you add the supernatural...Make believe is the only difference between being human and being religious. Votes: 0

Christ and his teachings are the embodiment of submission, of inertia, of the denial of life; hence responsible for the things done in their name. Votes: 0

I think science and spirituality are one and the same, I don't think they're really different...quantum physics is validating all kinds of spiritual teachings. Votes: 0

For me, in Buddhism there is a plethora of specific teachings that one can seek out and find for the individual dilemmas you may have. Votes: 0

Let us, therefore, foresake the vanity of the crowd and their false teachings, and turn back to the word delivered to us from the beginning. Votes: 0

The teachings of the New Testament are the most valuable guide to the best way to a civil and sustainable society the world has seen. Votes: 0

The Dalai Lama can claim the sanction of the Buddha, who is said to have altered his teachings in order to reach a diverse audience. Votes: 0

The Buddha shared his teachings so that everyone, without exception, could reach the same supreme state of liberation that he had attained through practice and effort. Votes: 0

Buddhas continue to live on through their teachings as dharma bodies. Their spirits become manifest in the sangha (spiritual community) where their teachings are passed on. Votes: 0

As we move into unprecedented changes in our world, new and better tools are needed for meeting the challenges. The Michael teachings are one such tool. Votes: 0

Within the context of listening and understanding and walking with people together, we discover anew what were the teachings of Jesus, what he presented to us. Votes: 0

The moral and religious teachings of no bible reach a higher altitude than the intelligence and mental development of the age and country which produced it. Votes: 0

From all kinds of flowers, Seek teachings everywhere, Like a deer that finds A quiet place to graze, Seek Seclusion to digest All you have gathered. . . Votes: 0

Only Christianity and its teachings can explain the purpose and meaning of this world--and also gives the basis for right and wrong, good and evil, etc. Votes: 0

Oh, I don't think religion has failed. It's man who has failed. Christ hasn't failed. The Gospel hasn't failed. The teachings of God have not failed. Votes: 0

Your education tends to develop the brain while it neglects the heart, so you have a longing for teachings that develop and strengthen the good heart. Votes: 0

Of all the teachings we receive, this one is most important: Nothing belongs to you of what there is, of what you take, you must share. Votes: 0

Success in life comes to those who simply refuse to give up; individuals with vision so strong that obstacles, failure and loss only act as teachings Votes: 0

That is someone who follows the teachings of the nonviolent Jesus and takes the gospel personally, and then pays the price. I fall into that category. Votes: 0

The Institutional Church (ecclesia) has killed only two kinds of people: Those who do not believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ, and those who do. Votes: 0

If your virtue is especially radiant, it can be possible to open a pathway to the subtle realm and receive these celestial teachings directly from the immortals. Votes: 0

My father felt that his world of ideas was too liberal for traditional rabbinical teachings, and he looked for a chance to find a way in life. Votes: 0

The only part of Christian teachings which will be truly accepted by the Chinese people is Christ's injunction to be "harmless as doves" but "wise as serpents. Votes: 0

Mindfulness is the direct application of Buddhist teachings to a physical event, a way of doing or accomplishing something, or a way of thinking and viewing something. Votes: 0

The Messianic era is the present age, which began to germinate with the teachings of Spinoza, and finally came into historical existence with the great French Revolution. Votes: 0

Religious music is by far the greatest music of the ages. What is there to compare-in rhythmic beauty, poetic sublimity, and inspired teachings-with the Psalms of David? Votes: 0

Down through the centuries, the Church has carefully preserved, protected, and defended its Marian teachings, because to give them up would be to give up the gospel. Votes: 0

I find it difficult [to believe] that... Christians accuse [Black Muslims] of teaching racial supremacy or... hatred, because their own history and... teachings are filled with it. Votes: 0

We need to bring the spiritual dimension back into yoga and encourage students to look for teachings and practices that will take them to the next level. Votes: 0

The human intellect has not been able to conceive of anything more noble and sublime in the history of the world than the teachings of the Upanishads. Votes: 0

Mindfulness is the direct application of Buddhist teachings to a physical event, a way of doing or accomplishing something, or a way of thinking and viewing something. Votes: 0

We learn as much by others' failings as by their teachings. Examples of imperfection is just as useful for achieving perfection as are models of competence and perfection. Votes: 0

When I say, 'I love Christ and love the teachings of Christ,' I mean that in the most simple and naive way. I'm not saying I'm right. Votes: 0

True states of realization occur when you throw away all the teachings. All of the teachings, absolutely. Everything. Then you are investigation itself finding out what you are. Votes: 0

From a clear knowledge of the Bhagavad-gita all the goals of human existence become fulfilled. Bhagavad-gita is the manifest quintessence of all the teachings of the Vedic scriptures. Votes: 0

The Buddha taught some people the teachings of duality that help them avoid sin and acquire spiritual merit. To others he taught non-duality, that some find profoundly frightening. Votes: 0

Don’t follow someone else’s map. You should glean teachings from all directions, keeping true to those that bring progress yet remaining open to changes in yourself. Votes: 0

I know of no better answer to the foul practices that confront our young people than the teachings of a mother, given in love with an unmistakable warning. Votes: 0

The foundation of the Buddha's teachings lies in compassion, and the reason for practicing the teachings is to wipe out the persistence of ego, the number-one enemy of compassion. Votes: 0

Given the ambiguity of religious texts and teachings, the mixed historical record, and the empirical evidence, it would be foolhardy to assert that religious faith necessarily upholds democratic values. Votes: 0

It seems so antithetical to the teachings of Christ to proclaim your faith in public. I mean, of course you're not supposed to hide your light under a bushel. Votes: 0

The Nation of Islam provides an antidote in the United States to fundamentalist Islam - which is why individuals from America have to go abroad to find radical teachings. Votes: 0

There are times when you may be overwhelmed by the teachings of the Way. At such moments, it is important to continue with the original spirit of a beginner. Votes: 0

An enlightened teacher simply expresses enlightenment in their life by living. It is the student's job to gain the teachings. The teacher's job is just to be perfectly enlightened. Votes: 0

A gifted experimentalist, and theoretician, in the best Newtonian tradition... His contributions to quantum measurements, and elucidative teachings on quantum mechanics, have not yet received the attention they deserve. Votes: 0

You should always take a religion at its best and not at its worst, from its highest teachings and not from the lowest practices of some of its adherents. Votes: 0

At some point we must realize that actively defending against radical Islamic teachings is not a matter of cultural relativity. It is a matter of universally recognized human rights. Votes: 0

One either has to believe in a God who's terribly prejudiced, or disbelieve the teachings of such exclusionary theologies. Religions have taught us that 'we are better than they.' Votes: 0

In the esoteric teachings, a transference process takes place between teacher and student where knowledge is actually transmitted from one to the other. This requires that the student be receptive. Votes: 0

Theologians have felt no hesitation in founding a system of speculative thought on the teachings of Jesus; and yet Jesus was never an inhabitant of the realm of speculative thought. Votes: 0

Research on child abuse suggests that religious beliefs can foster, encourage, and justify the abuse of children. When contempt for sex underlies teachings, this creates a breeding ground for abuse. Votes: 0

In the esoteric teachings, a transference process takes place between teacher and student where knowledge is actually transmitted from one to the other. This requires that the student be receptive. Votes: 0

[Tea-masters] have given emphasis to our natural love of simplicity, and shown us the beauty of humility. In fact, through their teachings tea has entered the life of the people. Votes: 0

From all human oracles, however self-confident, we turn at last to the inspired Word, where instead of ambiguous and untrustworthy utterances, we find teachings distinct and definite, authoritative and infallible. Votes: 0

I was raised Catholic and didn't like the dogma and exclusivity of that teaching but I was moved by the moral teachings and by the power of the Jesus fellow. Votes: 0

The Killing Fields, my character's teachings frame the movie and the argument of his lectures is the challenge of dealing with the painfulness of life in the absence of faith. Votes: 0

When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved. Votes: 0

It is very disturbing to see people use Christianity and the Bible to support a certain political agenda, especially when one cannot connect that agenda with the authentic teachings of Christ. Votes: 0

If a man would follow, today, the teachings of the Old Testament, he would be a criminal. If he would follow strictly the teachings of the New, he would be insane. Votes: 0

The Jews themselves, of whom a considerable number were already scattered throughout the colonies, were true to the teachings of their prophets. The Jewish faith is predominantly the faith of liberty. Votes: 0

If Jesus is the Son of God, his teachings are more than just good ideas from a wise teacher; they are divine insights on which I can confidently build my life. Votes: 0

Time and progress are synonymous terms--nothing can stop either. Truth will prevail and that is why I know that my teachings will reach the masses and finally be adopted as universal. Votes: 0

You have to begin to develop a repertory of jokes, multi-plane spiritual jokes, the sort of things the Zen masters tell each other when they're asleep. These are the secret teachings. Votes: 0

You have to begin to develop a repertory of jokes, multi-plane spiritual jokes, the sort of things the Zen masters tell each other when they're asleep. These are the secret teachings. Votes: 0

In every religion, there are those who would drape themselves in the mantle of belief and faith only to distort it's most sacred teachings - preaching intolerance and resorting to violence. Votes: 0

Among the Jews, especially in the Old Testament, teachings served not for the communication of religious truth, but rather to bring the one taught into direct confrontation with the Divine Will. Votes: 0

Prayer endows us with the power to draw near to our Eternal Father. How important it is, then, that one of our fundamental teachings to our children is how to pray. Votes: 0

The whole inspiration of our civilization springs from the teachings of Christ and the lessons of the prophets. To read the Bible for these fundamentals is a necessity of American life. Votes: 0

I have discovered the value of psychology and psychiatry, that their teachings can undo knots in us and permit life to flow again and aid us in becoming more truly human. Votes: 0

Any teaching of falsehoods in science classes should certainly be identified and stopped by school inspectors. School inspectors should be looking at science teachings to make sure they are evidence-based science. Votes: 0

All must admit that the reception of the teachings of Christ results in the purest patriotism, in the most scrupulous fidelity to public trust, and in the best type of citizenship. Votes: 0

The trouble with Islam is deeply rooted in its teachings. Islam is not only a religion. Islam (is) also a political ideology that preaches violence and applies its agenda by force. Votes: 0

I was raised in a working class family of Baptist faith, and I went to college on a church scholarship where early teachings were reinforced. Abortion was wrong, I was taught. Votes: 0

These [religious ideas] are given out as teachings, are not precipitates of experience or end-results of thinking: they are illusions, fullfilments of the oldest, strongest and most urgent wishes of mankind. Votes: 0

Rogueries, absurdities and untruths were perpetrated upon the teachings of Jesus by a large band of dupes and importers led by Paul, the first great corrupter of the teaching of Jesus. Votes: 0

It has been universally recognized, in all authentic teachings of mankind, that every being born into this world has to work, not merely to keep himself alive, but to strive towards perfection. Votes: 0

If ruling our world stems from developing certainty in our sanity, how do we discover it? The Shambhala teachings instruct us to "put our mind of fearfulness in the cradle of loving-kindnes." Votes: 0

Look for the heart of a tradition in the actions of its humble servants and selfless teachers. Listen and let the teachings be borne out, or set aside, based on your experience. Votes: 0

The teachings of Jesus begin in story and end in symbol - they begin in parable and end in us. These are not Bible stories that we learn; these are our stories. Votes: 0

Our tradition of political thought had its definite beginning in the teachings of Plato and Aristotle. I believe it came to a no less definite end in the theories of Karl Marx. Votes: 0

Respect for the dignity of the human person is the foundational principle of any just society. From a Catholic perspective, it also forms the foundation of all of our Church's social teachings. Votes: 0

Can you control your anger, lust, frustrations, and jealousies? Those are the only people worthy of the higher teachings. By worthy, I mean that they are the only ones capable of it. Votes: 0

The motivation of all religious practice is similar: love, sincerity, honesty. The way of life of practically all religious persons is consistent. The teachings of tolerance, love, and compassion are the same. Votes: 0

Those who have no mental vigilance, Though they may hear the teachings, ponder them or meditate, With minds like water seeping from a leaking jug, Their learning will not settle in their memories. Votes: 0

What the fundamentalists are doing is a total negation of their own faith - encouraging and lionizing suicide bombers and killing women and children, hardly in keeping with the teachings of Prophet Mohammed. Votes: 0

The Bhagavad-Gita is an empire of thought and in its philosophical teachings Krishna has all the attributes of the full-fledged montheistic deity and at the same time the attributes of the Upanisadic absolute. Votes: 0

Any denomination or church group that forsakes inerrancy will end up shipwrecked. It is impossible to prevent the surrender of other important doctrinal teachings of the Word of God when inerrancy is gone. Votes: 0

I have a broad but not an expert or scholarly background in the Jewish tradition. I've tried to learn what I can from childhood, but I am not an expert on Jewish teachings. Votes: 0

What thrust us into war were not Hitler's political teachings: the cause, this time, was his successful attempt to establish a new economy. The causes of the war were: envy, greed, and fear. Votes: 0

The living prophet and the apostles today are as lighthouses in the storm. Steer towards the light of the restored gospel and the inspired teachings of those who represent the Lord on earth. Votes: 0

It is one of the main teachings of the profound traditional wisdom of India, that the Primordial Mother is the origin of all things and verything tends to flow naturally back towards her. Votes: 0

The Master said, If out of the three hundred songs I had to take one phrase to cover all my teachings, I would say 'Let there be no evil in your thoughts.' Votes: 0

Each day I take time out to study the Bible, no matter where I am. The teachings of the Bible have added a new dimension to my life. It, somehow, makes me whole. Votes: 0

Since my life as a prisoner has begun I have heard the teachings of the white man's religion, and in many respects believe it to be better than the religion of my fathers Votes: 0

If the modern Protestant churches must maintain her place of relevance in the society, we would need to review where we missed it and how we have diverted from the teachings of the Protestants. Votes: 0

I do think it is very important that the religious communities do try to bring their teachings and their insights to bear on the stem cell debate and on the debate about genetic engineering. Votes: 0

Today we can see many different forms of Buddhism, such as Zen and Theravada Buddhism. All these different aspects are practices of Buddha's teachings, and all are equally precious; they are just different presentations. Votes: 0

It is time enough, for the rightful purposes of civil government, for its officers to interfere [in the propagation of religious teachings] when principles break out into overt acts against peace and good order. Votes: 0

Although all spiritual teachings originate from the same Source, once they become verbalized and written down they are obviously no more than a collection of words-and a word is nothing more than a signpost.... Votes: 0

Have faith in Guru, in his teachings, and in the surety that you can get free. Think day and night that this universe is zero, only God is. Have intense desire to get free. Votes: 0

Just as the athlete has his coach, the Hindu his yogi, and the student his mentor, there are many of us who find wisdom in dogs. Because of their teachings, we are better people. Votes: 0

If you take the teachings of Jesus, whether you consider yourself saved or you don't, those teachings are pristine. They're wonderful guides for life. And there's nothing in them that says hurt other people. Votes: 0

I follow the teachings of Major General Smedley Darlington Butler, United States Marine Corps. He won two Congressional Medals of Honor, and he wrote the highly controversial antiwar book 'War is a Racket.' Votes: 0

What is wrong with inciting intense dislike of a religion if the activities or teachings of that religion are so outrageous, irrational or abusive of human rights that they deserve to be intensely disliked? Votes: 0

Sufism and yoga are one and the same thing. They are just words, in wisdom there is no difference. All the teachings are absolutely the same. They are only different paths to the One. Votes: 0

Part of the notion in Shambhala teachings is that everybody can live their lives so they get weaker and more stressed out as they go along, or so they get more fortitude and strength. Votes: 0

To put into practice the teachings of our holy faith, it is not enough to convince ourselves that they are true; we must love them. Love united to faith makes us practice our religion. Votes: 0

A man seems never to know what anything means till he has lost it; and this I suppose is the reason why losses--vanishing away of things--are among the teachings of this world of shadows. Votes: 0

The Book of Mormon is in absolute harmony from start to finish with other sacred scriptures. There is not a doctrine taught in it that does not harmonize with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Votes: 0

The essence of the teachings is to lose self importance and to care more for the welfare of others and the magical world around us, than we do for ourselves and our own self images. Votes: 0

Just as the great oceans have but one taste, the taste of salt, so too there is but one taste fundamental to all true teachings of the way, and this is the taste of freedom. Votes: 0

The ancient sages never put their teachings in a systematic form. They spoke in paradoxes, for they were afraid of uttering half-truths. They began by talking like fools and ended by making their hearers wise. Votes: 0

Look rather at the teachings of history, true history, not the history written by Party hacks: genuine democracy, the only valid democracy, is nourished with the blood of martyrs and with the blood of tyrants. Votes: 0

If the culprits are Muslim, they have twisted the teachings of Islam. Whoever performed, or is behind, the terrorist attacks in the United States of America does not represent Islam. God is not behind assassins. Votes: 0

It is not His teachings which make Jesus so remarkable, although these would be enough to give Him distinction. It is a combination of the teachings with the man Himself. The two cannot be separated. Votes: 0

Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. The bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The plum blossom is hardy, fragrant, and elegant. Votes: 0

Religious leaders could play a significant role in making explicit the connections between current concerns for the environment and age-old teachings about our dependence on the natural world, and the dangers of greed and excess Votes: 0