"We are living through one of the most transformative periods in history. If we are going to make it, we need a far greater appreciation and respect for others, or we‚Äôre going to blow up mankind. Look at what zealotry can do. Religious zealotry has been responsible for killing more people than any other thing. Look at the Middle East today. It‚Äôs all about religion. We need to move past those divisions and learn to be tolerant and respectful. If we go out there full of intolerance and hatred, we‚Äôll never make it," – Senator Chuck Hagel, in GQ.