Science and technology have been embarrassed by two world wars, many smaller ones, and the spread of weapons that could destroy humanity. As a result, there is some loss of confidence in the great achievements of technology.

Technology isn't fulfilling its promise of unlimited progress and solving every problem through technology. With the Enlightenment and its aftermath, there already was a general loss of confidence in the Western religions.

The root of prayer is interior silence.

Silence is God's language, and it's a very difficult language to learn.

We need to develop the intuitive capacities of the brain that some geniuses have manifested over humanity's lengthy history.

The wisdom of all religions has to be respected. The discoveries of science are also essential for our time and the future.

Religions have a special responsibility to encourage and inspire people to love planet earth, which as far as we know, is the only place in the cosmos that works in such a harmonious way that it can support intelligent life.