A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
Thomas PaineRead
Yet this is trash that the Church imposes upon the world as the Word of God; this is the collection of lies and contradictions called the Holy Bible! This is the rubbish called Revealed Religion!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote criticizes the Bible and organized religion as flawed and misleading.
Thomas Paine expresses a strong opinion against the Bible, labeling it as a collection of lies and contradictions imposed by the Church as divine truth. His statement reflects a broader critique of revealed religion and the impact it has on society, emphasizing skepticism toward established religious doctrines.
Themes
ReligionCritiqueBibleTruthPhilosophySkepticism
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the role of religion in society, one might quote Paine to challenge traditional beliefs.
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