Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): the Age of Reason
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Publisher Description
This book challenges institutionalized religion and the legitimacy of the Bible, the central text of Christianity. It presents common deistic arguments; for example, it highlights corruption of the Christian Church and criticizes its efforts to acquire political power. The book advocates reason in the place of revelation, leading to reject miracles and to view the Bible as an ordinary piece of literature rather than as a divinely inspired text. It promotes natural religion and argues for the existence of a creator-God.
Customer Reviews
Paine is a pain to status quo
Paine is one of the smartest philosophers in all of history. Even as a practicing Christian I read this work with a sense of wonderment and admiration, and couldn't help but nod in agreement with many of his eloquently stated points. This is bar none the most compelling work I have read against religion, esp the Bible. I wonder what Paine would think of all the mega churches and Joel Osteens of today. I reckon he would be repulsed, as he is throughout this book.
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