“For most people, religion is nothing more than a substitute for a malfunctioning brain. If people need religion, ignore them and maybe they will ignore you, and you can go on with your life. It wasn't until I was beginning to do Star Trek that the subject of religion arose. What brought it up was that people were saying that I would have a chaplain on board the Enterprise. I replied, "No, we don't.”
“Conscientious stupidity is a religion for most. Many will deny it, but it's those same people that find it easier to ignore the truth. This religion can only be followed by their humble ignorance. It's safe to assume, that this religion is an illusion of knowledge.”
“Ironic, isn't it, what religion does to people?""I guess it's more ironic what people do to religion.”
“People sometimes ask me , what religion are you ? i always answer by saying, ''i am a little part of all religions and and a big part of no religion”
“Religion allows people to ignore the needs of real beings in favour of the supposed wishes of a being that does not exist.”
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might better stay home.”