Paine was Scottish. From what I've read of him, lived in Scotland most, if not all, of his life, and is one of the most influencial members of the Scottish Enlightenment.
I am not sure that you are correct with Washington. There is some conflict as to what view he actually had. He possibly had issues with the church but it may be a jump to label him as non-religious. Unless that wasn't the intent of this video.
@Foxcanine1 Fair point, but I suspect that Washington's affiliation with Christianity, even if true, may go no further than a general open-mindedness toward other beliefs. Jefferson called himself a Christian at times, for example, yet he rejected the divinity of Jesus and saw him as nothing but a good man. It's hard to say who was a Christian in those days, because the term has held various different meanings historically, especially in the Enlightenment era.
Lincoln was Religious. Einstein we probably a deist but maybe not. Jefferson probably believed in some god, Deist. Adams I have no clue Franklin I believe was the most atheist of them. Twain surly was an atheist. B Anthony do not know, I should read more of her. Edison was a scientist, so it is clear (to me) that he was an atheist. Madison was probably a deist 4 sure; Hemingway, Asimov Not sure about: Emerson, Pain, Rand Poe was just weird, good writer. Wright, King, Rand
Good thing showing "Freedom of religion does mean freedom from religion" twice. It deserves repetition for those who can't seem to understand that.
And I agree with a point you made. Certain Christians demonize secularists when they ought to praise them. If not for secularists founding this country, they might not be allowed to practice their religion, and then they would have a right to complain. All they're doing is asking to play by different rules.
Freedom of religion may mean freedom not to personally believe or practice, but it does NOT mean the enforced secular humanism that is so common nowadays.
As for the germ of Christianity's beliefs in the rise of English law, read John Locke's writings on freedom and the state. The point: Rights are God-given, therefore; no man may take them away. This has always been the reason that tyrants strike the Church among first things.
Paine was Scottish. From what I've read of him, lived in Scotland most, if not all, of his life, and is one of the most influencial members of the Scottish Enlightenment.
NoNamesLeft0102 10 months ago
I am not sure that you are correct with Washington. There is some conflict as to what view he actually had. He possibly had issues with the church but it may be a jump to label him as non-religious. Unless that wasn't the intent of this video.
Foxcanine1 1 year ago
@Foxcanine1 Fair point, but I suspect that Washington's affiliation with Christianity, even if true, may go no further than a general open-mindedness toward other beliefs. Jefferson called himself a Christian at times, for example, yet he rejected the divinity of Jesus and saw him as nothing but a good man. It's hard to say who was a Christian in those days, because the term has held various different meanings historically, especially in the Enlightenment era.
TaylorX04 1 year ago
At 2:20 you point out Edward Allen Poe as not religious. Do you know where he made the quote that you used?
Foxcanine1 1 year ago
Excellent upload!
IllPropaganda 2 years ago
Washington was a deist.
The ones that I am not sure is because I do not know much about them.
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ceezmad1 2 years ago
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UncertainTruth 2 years ago
Good thing showing "Freedom of religion does mean freedom from religion" twice. It deserves repetition for those who can't seem to understand that.
And I agree with a point you made. Certain Christians demonize secularists when they ought to praise them. If not for secularists founding this country, they might not be allowed to practice their religion, and then they would have a right to complain. All they're doing is asking to play by different rules.
jvondd 3 years ago 2
Freedom of religion may mean freedom not to personally believe or practice, but it does NOT mean the enforced secular humanism that is so common nowadays.
As for the germ of Christianity's beliefs in the rise of English law, read John Locke's writings on freedom and the state. The point: Rights are God-given, therefore; no man may take them away. This has always been the reason that tyrants strike the Church among first things.
sctanker 4 years ago
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frid9999 4 years ago