Bible Quote by Thomas Paine
“The obscene and vulgar stories in the Bible are as repugnant to our ideas of the purity of a Divine Being, as the horrid cruelties and murders it ascribes to Him are repugnant to our ideas of His justice.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Age of Reason, 1794
Biblical depictions of violence and vulgarity clash with modern ideas of divine purity and justice.
In simple terms: Biblical stories conflict with contemporary views of God.
Key Takeaway
Question traditional narratives against modern ethics.
Themes
religion
ethics
historical criticism
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debates
- faith education
- interfaith dialogues
- personal study groups
Key Concepts
theology
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile conflicting biblical images?
- Can morality exist without divine authority?
A Different Perspective
Some find value in metaphorical rather than literal interpretation.
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