Quote by Thomas Paine

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.

All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Chris

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker perceives all national religious institutions, regardless of whether they are Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, as mere creations of humans. The speaker believes that these institutions serve the purpose of frightening and subjugating people while also centralizing authority and financial gain. Essentially, they view organized religion as a mechanism for controlling and exploiting society.

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By Thomas Paine

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