The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): The Age of Reason

CHAPTER I.

THE AUTHOR’S PROFESSION OF FAITH.

It has been my intention, for several years past, to publish my thoughts upon religion; I am well aware of the difficulties that attend the subject, and from that consideration, had reserved it to a more advanced period of life. I intended it to be the last offering I should make to my fellow-citizens of all nations, and that at a t...