“From whence, then, could arise the solitary and strange conceit that the Almighty, who had millions of worlds equally dependant on His protection, should quit the care of all the rest, and come to die in our world, because, they say, one man and one woman had eaten an apple?”
Quote by Thomas Paine
Work
The Age of Reason: Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology
This work is a comprehensive exploration of religious beliefs, distinguishing between genuine and mythical theological concepts, and its impact on human understanding and societal structures. more
Author
Thomas Paine
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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