Age of Reason: Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology, in Two Parts (Classic Reprint) Kindle Edition

A provocative look at religion and reform from a radical thinker. This edition surveys a Paris-based society called theophilanthropists and Paine’s critique of biblical authors, church power, and sacred texts, offering a blunt, historically grounded perspective on faith, reason, and public worship.The text explores how new religious festivals, ethics, and ideas were proposed to unite people across sects. It also explains Paine’s view that the Bible should be examined on its own terms, with a focus on evidence and internal consistency, rather than as unquestioned divine revelation. It provides a window into late-18th‑century debates about religion, government, and personal belief.What you’ll experience- An overview of the Theophilanthropists, their goals, and their religious year of reflection.- Paine’s arguments about the sources and composition of biblical books, and why he questions their divine authorship.- Reflections on how science, morality, and reverence for the Creator can coexist without religious dogma.- Examples of how new ethical movements framed worship as a moral, universal project.Ideal for readers who want a historical, critical perspective on religion and the Enlightenment-era debates that shaped modern thought. Read more