Thomas Paine
Sir. —I wonder with what intention the quotation from Thomas Paine’s writings appeared on page 9 of “The Press” of February 8. My sources ot information tell me that Paine, though apparently sincere, was vain and prejudiced. and intemperate both in word and conduct. His irrational attack on the Bible, which you have chosen to print, supplies nothing to mitigate these criticisms. Your
paragraph, rather than being enlightening or uplifting, serves to offend those who love the Word of God and to confuse and mislead those who are indifferent to religion Yours, etc., R.A.P. February 8, 1961. [The intention of the quotations used as “fillers” in our columns is simply to illustrate the diversity of thought among men and women who have made a significant contribution to human knowledge or understanding—Ed, “The Press."!
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29436, 11 February 1961, Page 3
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