I am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there are going to be no rewards for them, if they stay.

I have increasingly, over the years, felt that religion today does our civilization more harm than good.

Since 1970, relationships can be more volatile, jobs more ephemeral, geographical mobility more intensified, stability of marriage weaker.

It's unlikely that the organized religions will get more sectarian... or is it? I am not at all sure.

Behind a leader there must be followers, but they should always be on the lookout for the main chance and ready to change sides if the current leader doesn't deliver.

I am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there are going to be no rewards for them, if they stay.

Mormons... are so strong, they can handle wealth, they are confident. I think it is because they are not bogged down by rules for equality, but have a firmly defined system of relative status and responsible command.