The Bible and studying the Bible has been an important part of my life.

I believe strongly that in the eyes of God women and men should be the same and they should be given the same authority in the church, women should as men.

We cannot speak of human rights in other countries unless we are going to do our utmost to protect the rights of our own people here at home.

Go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.

When I reflect upon my blessings during my very nice lifetime, I am inspired to make sure that I spend the balance of the days of my existence in a productive way.

In order for us human beings to commit ourselves personally to the inhumanity of war, we find it necessary first to dehumanize our opponents, which is in itself a violation of the beliefs of all religions. Once we characterize our adversaries as beyond the scope of God's mercy and grace, their lives lose all value.

I'd like to be remembered as someone who was a champion of peace and human rights.