Creeds made in Dark Ages are like drawings made in dark rooms

The Rationalist case needs no straining of evidence and always gains by the severest self-criticism.

Creeds made in Dark Ages are like drawings made in dark rooms

The Papacy was corrupt for whole centuries: especially from about 880 to 1050 and (with a short decent pontificate at rare intervals) 1290 to about 1660. No 'primacy' in any other organized religion has so disgraceful a record.

If, it was natural to reason, God punishes men with eternal torment, it is surely lawful for men to use doses of it in a good cause.

I AM what is called a Feminist. Thirty years ago I left a monastery and began a sane human existence. Within two or three years, I find, I was defending the rights of women.

Any body of men who believe in hell will persecute whenever they have the power.