It appears to be in the nature of religion itself to be prejudiced against those who are different.
John Shelby SpongWe live in a very pluralistic society today. There are Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, atheists, Roman Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Christians like me. There are a wide variety of religious expressions in this country. I think they all must be treated with respect and none of them must be given priority in the public arena.
John Shelby SpongIt's almost inevitable that we become religious people. The question is, what kind of religion is it?
John Shelby SpongWe are in a survival mentality, and that's hard-wired into our humanity, because we are the winners of an evolutionary struggle of millions and millions and millions of years.
John Shelby Spong