All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit.
Thomas PaineAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: January 29, 1737
- Died: June 8, 1809
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