The inherent corruption of Roman civilization was already apparent in the disintegration of quality social life. (religion-online.org)
I would not fault a person for believing there is more to the human condition than biology while having the ability to see the inherent corruption and hypocrisy present in organized religion in it's adherence to doctrine over scripture and political motivations. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Religion might teach of duties and soften the inherent corruption of leaders and the governed alike, but the founders knew that the virtue of the nation was by no means assured, no matter what religious commitments its civic leaders might have. (firstthings.com)