2007-07-24 06:10:08 · 10 answers · asked by Brendan G 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dont mention reason to Christians ,it upsets them
2007-07-24 16:42:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, if they can read Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan and John Locke's Two Treatises of Government
2007-07-24 13:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by Skunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would not object to this, since Thomas Paine was one of the founding fathers, and as he himself said, this is just his opinion. I have read this and find it interesting that he states that he believes in one God, but thinks that churches are devices of slavery.
I hate to shatter some preconceptions, but Christians are every bit as logical as those who profess not to believe. We all have, according to our gifts, the ability to reason.
2007-07-24 13:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by josephwiess 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I never agree with withholding information from anyone.
However, the Bible would be prefect supplemental reading to that book, as it references it so often.
Actually, I think we have a good idea here! Let them read age of reason, and the Bible, and figure it out for themselves! I already know which one my kids would have picked (and did pick), so I'm not worried
2007-07-24 13:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, not at all. I don't think anyone should be sheltered from points of view that may differ from one's own, especially when the come from great thinkers such as Paine.
2007-07-24 13:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by Biz Iz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not a Christian but I think I might get a copy for my kid to read when he's a little older.
:-)
2007-07-24 13:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by strpenta 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've read it, and I would have no fear of my children reading it. they already know the truth.
2007-07-24 13:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by L.C. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I read it, and it didn't stop me from later converting to Catholicism.
2007-07-24 14:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not at all. i want my children to learn how to think for themselves.
2007-07-24 13:15:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope,
My faith calls on us to be informed.
Peace be with you!
2007-07-24 13:19:38 · answer #10 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋