Quotes from Ninian Smart

I think the attractiveness of Buddhism is that it doesn't involve a belief in God. That appeals to a lot of people - intellectuals and well-educated people in particular.

Life is very difficult and we owe it to our fellow human beings to be as cheerful as we can.

This does not mean that we need treat all as equally true: it is up to individuals and groups to make up their minds. Freedom of faith allows for rich diversity of judgements as to the truth.

Children become more liberal partly as a reaction to their parents and partly through education. Education tends to make people a bit softer.