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Sectarian Quotes

Sectarian divide has created a schism in our society that is a major challenge. As monarch of all Bahrainis, it pains me to see many harmed by the actions of a few. And yet I am optimistic and have faith in our people. We all realize that now is the time to strike a balance between stability and gradual reform. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
If by religion we are to understand sectarian dogmas, in which no two of them agree, then your exclamation on that hypothesis is just, "that this would be the best of worlds if there were no religion in it. Thomas Jefferson
The philosophic outlook rises above all sectarian controversy. It finds its own position not only by appreciating and synthesizing what is solidly based in the rival sects but also by capping them all with the keystone of nonduality. Paul Brunton
We inherited these principles and these freedoms and we here highly resolve that we shall pass them on, as we will pass on an undivided Republic purged of racism and slavery, to our descendants. The popgun discharges of a few pathetic sectarians and crackpot revisionists are negligible, and will be drowned by the mounting chorus that demands: 'Mr Jefferson! BUILD UP THAT WALL'. Christopher Hitchens
Mary Douglas quote: "It's unlikely that the organized religions will get more..."
It's unlikely that the organized religions will get more sectarian... or is it? I am not at all sure. Mary Douglas
Mary Douglas quote: "Any great organization can go through sectarian phases."
Any great organization can go through sectarian phases. Mary Douglas
For scholarship - if it is to be scholarship - requires, in addition to liberty, that the truth take precedence over all sectarian interests, including self-interest. John Charles Polanyi
Mary McAleese quote: "The last thing I would want to do is to create the impression..."
The last thing I would want to do is to create the impression that sectarianism came from only one side of the community. Mary McAleese
Everybody seems to be imprisoned in their own sectarian or political affiliations. They don't seem to be able to rise above these things. Adnan Pachachi
The dark shadow we seem to see in the distance is not really a mountain ahead, but the shadow of the mountain behind - a shadow from the past thrown forward into our future. It is a dark sludge of historical sectarianism. We can leave it behind us if we wish. David Trimble
In the remaining months, we should focus on achieving more robust international involvement in training of Iraqi soldiers, police officers, judges, teachers, and doctors - all key elements needed to end the sectarian and civil conflict and build Iraq's future. John Olver
Of course, violence will not end with our combat mission. Extremists will continue to set off bombs, attack Iraqi civilians and try to spark sectarian strife. But ultimately, these terrorists will fail to achieve their goals. Barack Obama
In Scotland, Catholics have raised their voices against sectarianism and intolerance directed against the Church. Clearly, these actions show that freedom of religious expression, a basic human right, is not upheld in our midst as widely and as completely as it should be. Keith O'Brien
People's identities as Indians, as Asians, or as members of the human race, seemed to give way - quite suddenly - to sectarian identification with Hindu, Muslim, or Sikh communities. Amartya Sen
James Larkin quote: "I have tried to kill sectarianism, whether in Catholics or..."
I have tried to kill sectarianism, whether in Catholics or Protestants. James Larkin

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