“If religious people deny paradise to their opponents or to 'non-believ...” — Tariq Ramadan Quote

“If religious people deny paradise to their opponents or to 'non-believers,' atheists would likewise seek to eliminate 'dangerous' believers with their 'childish' ways and their heads in the clouds.”

“Intellect is a part of a good faith. Intellect is the light, the heart is the direction.”

“The 21st century - and the atheists - needs the presence of religion, just as religion must deal with the real challenges and the thinkers of the day in order to sharpen the conscience and the intelligence of those who study the timeless sacred texts in a spirit of responding to the questions of their time.”

“No civilisation can claim to have a monopoly on universal values and no one can claim to be always faithful to his own values.”

“Tunisia's responsibility, and especially that of its political and intellectual elites, is enormous. All the protagonists of the nation's social, cultural, economic and political life must work to overcome useless and counterproductive polarisation, and to find solutions to domestic, regional and international problems.”

“In Latin America, even atheists are Catholics.”

“Atheists do not seek to violently impose their non-belief onto others. They simply reject all gods inherent to the 10,000 religions known to mankind.”

“There are atheists and Christians, and there are people in both groups who are a little too heavy-handed.”

“Atheists should point out that life without God can be meaningful, moral and happy.”

“Our duties and responsibilities as human beings must be shown to be so incontrovertible that even atheists must recognize them. There are ultimate taboos.”

“The prospect of living in a world where there is no God terrifies me. Even if the atheists are right, it doesn't uplift me to hear them.”