"Any system which says, This is a rotten world, wait for the next, give up, do nothing, succumb—that may be the basic Lie and if we participate in believing it and acting (or rather not acting) on it we involve ourselves in the Lie and suffer dreadfully ... which only reinforces that particular Lie.  I imagine that if Sweet Jesus is listening to me He is becoming very angry now, but if He follows his own philisophy He will fold his hands, look tragically toward heaven, and do nothing."

You've heard the question, "Can I get an amen?"  Here's one way to get one.  From Salem's 1969 yearbook.

The Russian bear embraces religion.  From Life, 1923.

Here's a precursor to the Seinfeld episode in which George converts to Latvian Orthodox:

Latvian Orthodox Father: Is there one aspect of the faith that you find particularly attractive?

George: I think the hats. The hats convey that solemn religious look you want in a faith.  Very pious.

The Clothes of Religion by Wilfrid Philip Ward, 1886.

Not merely an optical illusion -- even atheists might find Jesus in this splatter of ink.  From Mount Olive's 1969 yearbook.

"Music adds to the religious experience."  From Seton Hall's 1969 yearbook.