“We do not admit the authority of the church with respect to its pretended infallibility, its manufactured miracles, its setting itself up to forgive sins. It was by propagating that belief and supporting it with fire that she kept up her temporal power.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
Work
The Theological Works of Thomas Paine
This book includes various essays and treatises that explore Paine's philosophical and theological views, offering insights into his thoughts on religion and society during the Enlightenment. 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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