Moreover, behind this vague tendency to treat religion as a side issue in modern life, there exists a strong body of opinion that is actively hostile to Christianity and that regards the destruction of positive religion as absolutely necessary to the advance of modern culture.
“The council now beginning rises in the Church like the daybreak, a forerunner of most splendid light.”
“I have this theory that, depending on your attitude, your life doesn't have to become this ridiculous charade that it seems so many people end up living.”