Other than emotional floundering, is there any written refutation of The Age of Reason? If it's just the typical "Godless Heathen!" type of name calling, I'm not interested, but if it's logical refutation I am. Is there something you'd recommend?
Deism did not take hold in America and it had no influence in the founding of our government.
To cite Paine in one breath, and then to make this statement, is a real jaw dropper. Paine had no influence? Jefferson had no influence? Puh-leaze.
Yes, I can provide quotes for you tomorrow. My sources are not with me. He was blasted by Morris, Witherspoon, Jay, among others. Franklin warned him not to publish it. I have that quote too.
To cite Paine in one breath, and then to make this statement, is a real jaw dropper. Paine had no influence? Jefferson had no influence? Puh-leaze.
Paine was an exception. My statement stands. It did not take hold in America. I didn't say there wasn't a smattering of deism - IT DIDN'T TAKE HOLD. The founders were Christian, not deists. It did not influence any of our founding documents nor our form of government. Try improving your reading comprehension.