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According to Thomas Paine, what is the first article of every man's creed?

The belief in human invention

The belief in multiple gods

The belief in revelation

The belief in a God (correct)

According to Thomas Paine, what happens when we mix the belief in God with articles of human invention?

We build our church

We find the true Word of God

We become exposed to every kind of imposition

We enter a state of uncertainty and fable (correct)

What does Thomas Paine consider to be the 'Bible' of the true believer in God?

The creation (correct)

The New Testament

The Koran

The books pretending to be revelation

According to Thomas Paine, what does this creed believe in?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Paine, what does this creed reject as fabulous inventions of men?

Books pretending to revelation Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Paine, what is the creed's view on presumptuous beliefs?

It avoids all presumptuous beliefs Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which Church is credited with inventing the Apostles's Creed?

The Church of Rome Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how old was Mary when Jesus was born?

15 years old Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which book does not mention the fall of man or the name of Adam?

John Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the Church of Rome claim about the allegorical tree of knowledge?

It is a real tree Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the author believe about Deism?

Deism is the only system of religion that provides happiness Signup and view all the answers

What evidence does the author provide for the existence of a Creator?

The creation itself and our own existence Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author believe that the second article of the Christian creed is not entitled to the same credit as the first article?

The evidence for the second article is defective and doubtful Signup and view all the answers

What evidence does the author provide for the existence of a watchmaker?

The presence of a watch Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the Church of Rome believe about the death of Jesus?

Jesus died for the redemption of the world Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the resurrection of Jesus?

The Pharisees believed in the resurrection of the same body Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the doctrine of redemption?

It is an invention of the Church of Rome Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the Christian religion compared to Deism?

Deism is superior to the Christian religion Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Paine, what does the creed reject as the fabulous inventions of men?

All books pretending to revelation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the author believe about Deism?

Deism is the true religion Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the Church of Rome claim about the allegorical tree of knowledge?

The tree of knowledge is a symbol of original sin Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Paine, what does the Deist believe is the first article of every man's creed?

The belief in the creation as the Bible of the true believer in God Signup and view all the answers

What does Thomas Paine believe happens when we mix the belief in God with articles of human invention?

We become exposed to every kind of imposition by pretenders to revelation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the author consider to be the 'Bible' of the true believer in God?

The creation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why did the Church invent the doctrine of redemption?

To support the creed of the Church Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the author believe about the resurrection of Jesus?

It is a fable invented by the Church Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the belief of the Pharisees regarding the resurrection of the same body?

It is the resurrection of the same body from the grave Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why does the author consider the doctrine of redemption to be dangerous to morals?

It offers a cheap and lazy way to get to heaven Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why does the author believe that the second article of the Christian creed is not entitled to the same credit as the first article?

The evidence upon the second article is doubtful and suspicious Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the author believe about Deism?

Deism provides a happiness that is not found in any other system of religion Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the author believe about the resurrection of Jesus?

The author does not mention the resurrection of Jesus Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the author believe about the Christian religion compared to Deism?

The Christian religion shocks our reason, while Deism unites reason and belief Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Paine, why does the Church of Rome claim that Jesus was put to death?

To expiate the sin brought into the world by Adam Signup and view all the answers

What does the author believe about the allegorical tree of knowledge?

It represents the forbidden acquisition of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the relationship between reason and the forbidden tree of knowledge?

Reason is the forbidden tree of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author argue that the Church of Rome invented the Apostles's Creed?

To support the idea of Jesus as the only son of God Signup and view all the answers

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According to Thomas Paine, what is the first article of every man's creed?

According to Thomas Paine, what happens when we mix the belief in God with articles of human invention?

What does Thomas Paine consider to be the 'Bible' of the true believer in God?

According to Thomas Paine, what does this creed believe in?

According to Thomas Paine, what does this creed reject as fabulous inventions of men?

According to Thomas Paine, what is the creed's view on presumptuous beliefs?

According to the text, which Church is credited with inventing the Apostles's Creed?

According to the text, how old was Mary when Jesus was born?

According to the text, which book does not mention the fall of man or the name of Adam?

According to the text, what does the Church of Rome claim about the allegorical tree of knowledge?

According to the text, what does the author believe about Deism?

What evidence does the author provide for the existence of a Creator?

Why does the author believe that the second article of the Christian creed is not entitled to the same credit as the first article?

What evidence does the author provide for the existence of a watchmaker?

According to the text, what does the Church of Rome believe about the death of Jesus?

What does the text say about the resurrection of Jesus?

What does the text say about the doctrine of redemption?

What does the text say about the Christian religion compared to Deism?

According to Thomas Paine, what does the creed reject as the fabulous inventions of men?

According to the text, what does the author believe about Deism?

According to the text, what does the Church of Rome claim about the allegorical tree of knowledge?

According to Thomas Paine, what does the Deist believe is the first article of every man's creed?

What does Thomas Paine believe happens when we mix the belief in God with articles of human invention?

According to the text, what does the author consider to be the 'Bible' of the true believer in God?

According to the text, why did the Church invent the doctrine of redemption?

According to the text, what does the author believe about the resurrection of Jesus?

According to the text, what is the belief of the Pharisees regarding the resurrection of the same body?

According to the text, why does the author consider the doctrine of redemption to be dangerous to morals?

According to the text, why does the author believe that the second article of the Christian creed is not entitled to the same credit as the first article?

According to the text, what does the author believe about Deism?

According to the text, what does the author believe about the resurrection of Jesus?

According to the text, what does the author believe about the Christian religion compared to Deism?

According to Thomas Paine, why does the Church of Rome claim that Jesus was put to death?

What does the author believe about the allegorical tree of knowledge?

According to the text, what is the relationship between reason and the forbidden tree of knowledge?

Why does the author argue that the Church of Rome invented the Apostles's Creed?

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