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In concluding his criticism on the Old Testament, in his Age of reason, Tom Paine said: I have gone through the Bible as a man would go through a wood with an axe on his shoulders and fell trees; here they lie, and the priests, if they can, may replant them. They may perhaps stick them in the ground, but they will never grow. In a recent lecturé on Intellectual Development, a disciple of tom Paine gives utterance to his thoughts, at the close of the lecture in the following language: We are all travelers on the great plain we call life, and there is nobody quite sure what road to take - not quite dead sure, you know. There are lots of guide-boards on the plain, and you find thousands of people swearing to-day that their guide-board is the only board that shows the right direction. I go and talk to them, and they say, You go that way, or you will be damned. I go to another, and they say, You go thisway, or you will be damned. They are all fighting and quarreling, and beat ing each other, and then I say, Let us cut down all these guide-boards. What? They say, leave us without any guide-boards? I say, Yes, let every man take the road he thinks is right, and let everybody else wish him a happy journey. I have selected this sentence as the basis of some commonplace strictures on this lecture, because it is the final presentation of his ws, and embodies substantially the points embraced in the lecture.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex interplay between religious dogma and intellectual progress, exploring the central role of faith and reason in shaping human history. Through a critical examination of the Old Testament and the teachings of eminent figures like Thomas Paine and Robert Ingersoll, the author unravels the intricate relationship between orthodox Christianity and the pursuit of knowledge. With an in-depth analysis of Ingersoll's controversial lecture, this book probes the boundaries of religious conformity and individual liberty. The author juxtaposes different versions of the creation story, highlighting the contrasting perspectives they offer on human origins and the nature of authority. By examining the debates surrounding religious doctrine and scientific understanding, this work encourages readers to question the tension between faith and reason. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the profound impact of religious beliefs on human thought and action, shedding light on the ways in which conflicting ideas have spurred intellectual growth and societal change. It offers a nuanced exploration of the ongoing dialogue between religion and science, faith and doubt, and tradition and innovation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259817628_0
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