Stephen Prothero

Every religion offers a different answer to the question of human suffering.

Faith is not merely a belief; it is a way of life.

Faith is not a set of beliefs but a way of being in the world.

Understanding religion requires studying its history and context.

The world's religions are not the same, and they do not all lead to the same place.

The essence of religion is not the same across different traditions.

Compassion and justice are central to many religious traditions.

To understand religion is to understand the world.

In the end, we must respect each tradition on its own terms.

Religions shape our identities and our communities.