Reason vs. Revelation

Paine argues that true religion is based on reason and the observable creation, not on claimed revelations, miracles, or mysterious doctrines found in scripture.

Paine contrasts his own deist faith, based on reason and the creation, with the claimed revelations of the Bible.

Paine contrasts reason with the hearsay nature of revelation, arguing that only firsthand divine communication can be considered revelation.

Paine applies reason to critique the resurrection story, demanding public evidence for supernatural claims and rejecting hearsay.

Paine uses reason to deconstruct the Christian fable, highlighting its inconsistencies and reliance on earlier myths.