"The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): The Age of Reason" by Thomas Paine is a philosophical exploration of religion during a time of revolution, questioning traditional beliefs and championing the power of reason. Sparked by the changing times, the author fearlessly examines religion, expressing a belief in God while strongly disagreeing with the rules of organized religions, which he sees as tools of control. Paine encourages readers to use their minds to understand God, finding truth in the natural world instead of religious texts, setting the stage for a thought-provoking critique of the Bible and its impact on religious thought.
The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): The Age of Reason
By Thomas Paine
In a world undergoing massive change, one man dares to challenge the very foundation of religious dogma, urging people to embrace reason and discover their own spiritual truths.
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About the AuthorThomas Paine was an English-born American Founding Father, French Revolutionary, inventor, and political philosopher. He authored Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783), two of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, and he helped to inspire the colonial era patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain. His ideas reflected Enlightenment-era ideals of human rights.
Thomas Paine was an English-born American Founding Father, French Revolutionary, inventor, and political philosopher. He authored Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783), two of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, and he helped to inspire the colonial era patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain. His ideas reflected Enlightenment-era ideals of human rights.
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