“In matters of religion, I have considered that its free exercise is placed by the Constitution independent of the powers of the general government. I have therefore undertaken on no occasion to prescribe the religious exercises suited to it; but have left them as the Constitution found them, under the direction and discipline of State or Church authorities acknowledged by the several religious societies.” MatterStatesGovernmentFoundLeftChurchReligiousDisciplineExerciseAuthorityConstitutionIndependentOccasionsSeparation Of Church And State Book:Jefferson on Freedom: Wisdom, Advice, and Hints on Freedom, Democracy, and the American Way Source: Jefferson on Freedom: Wisdom, Advice, and Hints on Freedom, Democracy, and the American Way
“Spirituality is about being ready. All the spiritual disciplines of your life - prayer, study, meditation or ritual, religious vows - are there so you can break through to the eternal. Spirituality is about awakening the eyes, the ears, the heart so you can see what's always happening right in front of you.” HeartEyeSpiritualSpiritualityReligiousPrayerBreakStudyMeditationFrontsReadyDisciplineEternalHappeningsEarsAwakeningRitualRealismVowBreak ThroughSpiritual Disciplines Author:Richard Rohr
“It is one thing to teach a dynamic Oriental philosophy and religious code; it is quite another to put such a discipline to the test by successfully living it in the face of ridicule.” PhilosophyFacesReligiousTeachOne ThingBuddhismDisciplineTestsCodeRidiculeRama Author:Frederick Lenz
“I realized that both the military and religious orders depend on discipline to shape people - which routine does, in a lot of ways.” PeopleWayDoeOrderReligiousMilitaryDependsDisciplineShapesI RealizedRoutine Author:Kit Reed