Religion is something people do together to face urgent problems and to resolve them by appealing to truths that seem self-evident to them.

A religion shapes the world of its believers by identifying questions that need answers and providing answers that people 'know' to be true. ­

But the more insidious enemies of religion recognize but deplore religion's remarkable influence in the world order.

Religion is something people do together to face urgent problems and to resolve them by appealing to truths that seem self-evident to them.

Do not let people put you down. Believe in yourself and stand for yourself and trust yourself.

You do not need to justify asking questions. But if you think you have found answers, you do not have the right to remain silent.