Quotes about the Bible

I thought it would be interesting to post a few quotes about the Bible from some famous people.

The Bible has been the Magna Carta of the poor and of the oppressed.  -Thomas Huxley-

The existence of the Bible, as a book for the people, is the greatest benefit the human race has ever experienced. Every attempt to belittle it is a crime against humanity.  -Immanuel Kant-

It is impossible to enslave, mentally or socially, a Bible-reading people.  -Horace Greeley-

I have examined all religions, as well as my narrow sphere, my straightened means, and my busy life, would allow; and the result is that the Bible is the best Book in the world. It contains more philosophy than all the libraries I have seen.  -John Adams-

What is notable about these 4 men is that none of them could be described as holding to orthodoxy in terms of Christianity.  Huxley was an agnostic.  Kant is difficult to describe, he could be described as a Theist who didn't believe in organized religion.  Greeley was an American newspaper publisher famous for the quote "Go West Young Man" and his unsuccessful bid for the Presidency in 1872.  He seems to have been a Unitarian, but may have been somewhat eclectic in his religious views.    John Adams, America's first Vice President and second President, was definitely a Unitarian.  Yet all recognized the greatness of the Bible.  Sadly, many sitting in church every Sunday don't have the same recognition that these men had.