A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
Thomas PaineRead
Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Thomas Paine critiques the New Testament, questioning its validity as revealed religion due to apparent contradictions.
In this quote, Thomas Paine expresses his skepticism about the New Testament by highlighting its contradictions and absurdities. He suggests that labeling it as a revealed religion is almost sacrilegious, as it raises questions about its divine inspiration and reliability as a moral guide.
Themes
New TestamentBlasphemyReligionContradictionsFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate on religious texts, this quote can illustrate the need for critical examination.
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