Quote by Thomas Paine

It is not a God, just and good, but a devil, under the name of God, that the Bible describes.

It is not a God, just and good, but a devil, under the name

Summary

This quote suggests that the portrayal of God in the Bible is not that of a righteous and benevolent deity, but rather resembles a malicious being disguised as a god. It implies that the actions and teachings attributed to God in religious texts are more akin to those of a devil or evil entity, challenging traditional beliefs about the divine nature depicted in the Bible.

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By Thomas Paine

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