Pluralism Is Quotes

• Ironically, the first thing that appealed to me about Islam was its pluralism. The fact that the Koran praises all the great prophets of the past.

  Karen Armstrong

  Past, Islam, Firsts

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• Libertarians recognize the inevitable pluralism of the modern world and for that reason assert that individual liberty is at least part of the common good.

  Tom G. Palmer

  Liberty, World, Libertarian

  Tom G. Palmer (2009). “Realizing Freedom: Libertarian Theory, History, and Practice”, p.39, Cato Institute

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• The true victory is the victory for democracy and pluralism.

  Hosni Mubarak

  Victory, Democracy, True Victory

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• Canada has for many years been a beacon to the rest of the world for its commitment to pluralism and for its support for the multicultural richness and diversity of its peoples.

  Aga Khan IV

  Commitment, Years, Diversity

  Press Release: Aga Khan Welcomes Government of Canada's Partnership in New Global Centre for Pluralism, Ottawa, Canada, April 18, 2005.

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• Religion is important for humanity, but it should evolve with humanity. The first priority is to establish and develop the principle of pluralism in all religious traditions. If we, the religious leaders, cultivate a sincere pluralistic attitude, then everything will be more simple. It is good that most religious leaders are at least beginning to recognize other traditions, even though they may not approve of them. The next step is to accept that the idea of propagating religion is outdated. It no longer suits the times.

  Dalai Lama

  Religious, Attitude, Simple

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• Pluralism is no longer simply an asset or a prerequisite for progress and development, it is vital to our existence.

  Aga Khan IV

  Progress, Development, Assets

  Speech at the Ceremony to Inaugurate the Restored Humayun's Tomb Gardens, New Delhi, India, www.akdn.org. April 15, 2003.

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• Church and state are, and must remain, separate.

  Ronald Reagan

  Church, States, Pluralism

  United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan), Ronald Reagan (1982). “Ronald Reagan”

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• We establish no religion in this country. We command no worship. We mandate no belief, nor will we ever. Church and state are and must remain separate.

  Ronald Reagan

  Country, Presidential, Atheism

  United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan), Ronald Reagan (1982). “Ronald Reagan”

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• I am happy that Poland is returning to the road of pluralism and democracy.

  Lech Walesa

  Democracy, Pluralism, Poland

  "Walesa to meet with Jaruselski and the Pope on path towards pluralism" by Michael Simmons, www.theguardian.com. April 18, 1989.

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• I just think in this world of extreme religious pluralism, the great spectrum of things ranging from the healthy and the respectable, and the balance and the true and tried, you go down to quite bizarre things which are very risky for people, particularly people who are young or vulnerable or unable to discriminate.

  Peter Hollingworth

  Religious, Thinking, People

  "Witches in Queensland?". "The Religion Report" with John Cleary, www.abc.net.au. December 13, 2000.

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• We are engaged in a social, political, and cultural war. There's a lot of talk in America about pluralism. But the bottom line is somebody's values will prevail. And the winner gets the right to teach our children what to believe.

  Gary Bauer

  Children, War, Believe

  "Provocative Columns: A Liberal Rabbi Reflects on Beliefs, Israel & American Politics". Book by Bruce Warshal, 2009.

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• All are free to believe or not believe; all are free to practice a faith or not. But those who believe must be free to speak of and act on their belief

  Jeff Miller

  Believe, Practice, Belief

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• America treasures the relationship we have with our many Muslim friends, and we respect the vibrant faith of Islam which inspires countless individuals to lead lives of honesty, integrity, and morality. This year, may Eid also be a time in which we recognize the values of progress, pluralism, and acceptance that bind us together as a Nation and a global community. By working together to advance mutual understanding, we point the way to a brighter future for all.

  George W. Bush

  Honesty, Integrity, Inspiration

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• We in the United States, above all, must remember that lesson, for we were founded as a nation of openness to people of all beliefs. And so we must remain. Our very unity has been strengthened by our pluralism. We establish no religion in this country, we command no worship, we mandate no belief, nor will we ever. Church and state are, and must remain, separate. All are free to believe or not believe, all are free to practice a faith or not, and those who believe are free, and should be free, to speak of and act on their belief.

  Ronald Reagan

  Country, Believe, Practice

  Ronald Reagan's Remarks to Members of the Congregation of Temple Hillel and Jewish Community Leaders in Valley Stream, New York, www.reaganlibrary.gov. October 26, 1984.

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• The secular state is the guarantee of religious pluralism. This apparent paradox, again, is the simplest and most elegant of political truths.

  Christopher Hitchens

  Religious, Political, Guarantees

  Christopher Hitchens (2014). “Unacknowledged Legislation: Writers in the Public Sphere”, p.104, Atlantic Books Ltd

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• It's a curious thing in American life that the most abject nonsense will be excused if the utterer can claim the sanction of religion. A country which forbids an established church by law is prey to any denomination. The best that can be said is that this is pluralism of a kind.

  Christopher Hitchens

  Country, Atheist, Law

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• When I came here [to Malaysia] I heard that there is a problem with the concept of pluralism whereby pluralism is understood in a very narrow way, which I think is wrong. This is not to diminish your sense of truth in what you believe but to acknowledge the fact that we live in a world where we need to deal with pluralism. It's a fact.

  Tariq Ramadan

  Believe, Thinking, Way

  Source: dinmerican.wordpress.com

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• We need the value and the beauty of democracy, and the beauty of pluralism is there's a free exchange of ideas. Nobody is right all the time. I'm not right all the time. I don't agree with anybody all the time, and I don't even agree with myself all the time.

  Rick Warren

  Ideas, Democracy, Needs

  Source: www.pbs.org

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• Religious pluralism is neither mere coexistence nor forced consensus. It is a form of proactive cooperation that affirms the identity of the constituent communities while emphasizing that the well-being of each and all depends on the health of the whole. It is the belief that the common good is best served when each community has a chance to make its unique contribution.

  Eboo Patel

  Religious, Unique, Community

  "Where Islam and America Meet". "30 Good Minutes", www.30goodminutes.org. March 11, 2007.

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• Pluralism is denied logically; inclusivism is denied scripturally, and that leaves us with exclusivism... you have to know that Jesus died and believe in it in order to be saved.

  Norman Geisler

  Jesus, Believe, Order

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• The modern state does not comprehend how anyone can be guided by something other than itself. In its eyes pluralism is treason.

  Richard M. Weaver

  Eye, Doe, Modern

  Richard M. Weaver (1948). “Ideas Have Consequences”

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• What we pluralists have to do is to say to the people standing on the faith line, particularly the young ones, no, pluralism is the wish of the creator. It is the greatest opportunity for humanity.

  Eboo Patel

  Opportunity, People, Humanity

  Source: www.pbs.org

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• The self identity of Man is transcultural, and thus cannot have any single point of reference. Pluralism is not synonymous with tolerance of a variety of opinions. Pluralism amounts to the recognition of the unthinkable, the absurd, and up to a limit, intolerable. Reality in itself does not need to be transparent intelligible.

  Raimon Panikkar

  Reality, Men, Self

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• It is very important to understand that pluralism is part of our system. We don't all think the same thing and part of our strength is that we come from different perspectives. We have to respect one another even when we disagree with each other. There has to be a spirit of tolerance for the views of others, while also being deeply committed to the positions we hold. If we do that, I think we can coexist and learn to love each other better.

  James Dobson

  Religious, Thinking, Views

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