"Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities"
- Thomas Paine
About this Quote
In this quote, Thomas Paine concerns how the New Testament can be considered a kind of revealed religion when it contains what he views as contradictions and absurdities. Paine suggests that labeling it as such is a form of blasphemy, implying that he believes the New Testament does not have the consistency and coherence expected of a magnificent revelation. With these words, Paine expresses criticism towards traditional religions and challenges the notion that the New Testament must be unquestioningly accepted as the ultimate fact. He motivates readers to analyze the contradictions and absurdities within the text, provoking an important evaluation of recognized spiritual ideologies.
This quote is written / told by Thomas Paine between January 29, 1737 and June 8, 1809. He was a famous Writer from England.
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