“The people of Israel are entitled, as is any other nation, to live in peace and safety.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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In thinking about religion and society in
“In thinking about religion and society in the 21st century, we should broaden the conversation about faith from doctrinal debates to the larger question of how it might inspire us to strengthen the bonds of belonging that redeem us from our solitude, helping us to construct together a gracious and generous social order.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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Religion survives because it answers three questions
“Religion survives because it answers three questions that every reflective person must ask. Who am I? Why am I here? How then shall I live?”
— Jonathan Sacks
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If we are to negotiate the coming
“If we are to negotiate the coming years safely, we may need a new kind of leadership. To put it more precisely, we need the rediscovery of an ancient kind of leadership that has rarely been given the prominence it deserves. I mean the leader as teacher.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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We from every religion feel comfortable in
“We from every religion feel comfortable in Britain because there is a host. The Church of England is a good host, it has been a major force in shaping England into such a tolerant society.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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A society in which there are high
“A society in which there are high levels of voluntary activity will simply be a better, happier place than one where there are not.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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If you want a free society, teach
“If you want a free society, teach your children what oppression tastes like. Tell them how many miracles it takes to get from here to there. Above all, encourage them to ask questions. Teach them to think for themselves.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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Some years ago there was a study
“Some years ago there was a study to discover the most stressful occupation. It turned out not to be the head of a large business, football manager or prime minister, but rather: bus driver.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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To defend a country you need an
“To defend a country you need an army, but to defend a civilization you need education.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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We are biological creatures. We are born,
“We are biological creatures. We are born, we live, we die. There is no transcendent purpose to existence. At best we are creatures of reason, and by using reason we can cure ourselves of emotional excess. Purged of both hope and fear, we find courage in the face of helplessness, insignificance and uncertainty.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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Parenthood involves massive sacrifice: money, attention, time
“Parenthood involves massive sacrifice: money, attention, time and emotional energy.”
— Jonathan Sacks
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