Belief Quote by Thomas Paine
“For my own part, my belief in the perfection of the Deity will not permit me to believe that a book so manifestly obscure, disorderly, and contradictory can be His work”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Age of Reason, 1794
The author doubts that a disordered, obscure book could be divine, reflecting skepticism toward contradictory texts.
In simple terms: Question divine authorship of confusing books.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate texts.
Themes
skepticism
faith
literary criticism
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- academic analysis
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile contradictions in sacred texts?
- Can disorder convey truth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook value in complexity.
