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“The evil that has resulted from the error of the schools, in teaching natural philosophy as an accomplishment only, has been that of generating in the pupils a species of atheism. Instead of looking through the works of creation to the Creator himself, they stop short, and employ the knowledge they acquire to create doubts of his existence. They labour with studied ingenuity to ascribe every thing they behold to innate properties of matter, and jump over all the rest by saying, that matter is eternal.”

Quote by Thomas Paine

Book:The Theological Works of Thomas Paine: To which are Added the Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar

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The Theological Works of Thomas Paine: To which are Added the Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar

The Theological Works of Thomas Paine includes a collection of Paine's religious writings, showcasing his philosophical and theological perspectives. The book also features the Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar, an additional text that complements Paine's work. more

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Thomas Paine, born on February 9, 1737, and died on June 8, 1809, was a prominent American writer, political figure, and philosopher during the American Revolutionary War. He is renowned for his radical democratic ideas and his contributions to the American independence movement. more

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