Thomas Paine

The study of theology, as it stands in the Christian churches, is the study of nothing; it is founded on read more

The study of theology, as it stands in the Christian churches, is the study of nothing; it is founded on nothing; it rests on no principles; it proceeds by no authority; it has no data; it can demonstrate nothing; and it admits of no conclusion

Man must go back to nature for information.

Man must go back to nature for information.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.

These are the times that try men's souls.

These are the times that try men's souls.

The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.

The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.