Bible Quote by Thomas Paine
“Ah, reader, put thy trust in thy creator, and thou wilt be safe; but if thou trustest to the book called the scriptures thou trustest to the rotten staff of fable and falsehood.”
About This Quote
Source Pamphlet: Common Sense, 1776
Trust in one's creator offers safety, whereas trusting scripture leads to falsehoods and deception.
In simple terms: Creator trust is safe; scripture is deceptive.
Key Takeaway
Question sources of authority.
Themes
religion
skepticism
faith
Mood
skeptical
provocative
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- church teachings
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theology
critical thinking
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine a trustworthy source?
- How can faith coexist with critical inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizing can alienate believers.
