Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the U.S.

When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion. - Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the U.S. (1809-1865)

It would be good to know the context in which this statement was made. I hope that it doesn't reflect Lincoln's well-considered opinion, because it is extremely shallow. It equates religion with morality, which is a mistake, and then reduces morality to sentiment. How one feels about an action is hardly an adequate basis for moral action.

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