A Few Words About Religion ...

"The church cannot uplift a man; it can only help to provide the conditions and the opportunity for him to co-operate with his fellows to uplift himself."

Julius Kambarage Nyerere, first president of Tanzania, from his 'The Church and Society' speech, New York, 16 October 1970.

"Religion is a candle inside a multi coloured lantern. Everyone looks through a particular colour but the candle is always there."

Muhammad Naguib, first president of Egypt, from a speech given on 31 December 1953.