People should question all beliefs and not blindly accept what they are told from "summary" of The Age of Reason Original Edition(Annotated) by Thomas Paine
The mind of man is left to itself, it will embrace truth. It is the nature of the mind to seek out knowledge and understanding. Yet, from an early age, we are taught to accept certain beliefs without question. We are told to believe in a higher power, in miracles, in the supernatural. We are taught to accept these beliefs on faith alone, without any evidence or reason to support them. But why should we accept these beliefs without question? Why should we blindly follow what we are told, without seeking out the truth for ourselves?Throughout history, there have been countless examples of people blindly following beliefs that have led to harm and suffering. Wars have been fought, lives have been lost, all in the name of beliefs that were never questioned. It is only through questioning and skepticism that we can truly uncover the truth. We must not be afra...
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