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Title: A must read, regardless of worldview
Review: Even though this book is not perfect, it has more than enough philosophical and historical value to qualify as a must read.The one thing that bothered me about the book is that Paine lets anger get in the way and it shows through in some of his weaker arguments and ad hom attacks. That aspect robbes him of some credibility, which is a shame because this book should be read and talked about.One of the most striking aspects of the book is not in the book itself but a reflection on it. Anyone who is exposed to Christianity in America is made aware of heroes of the faith who have accepted persecution and even death because they spoke out for Christianity. Well, here's a Deist who literally risked his life by writing this book. Did he do it for a heavenly reward? Apparently not because he wasn't sure that there was a heaven. He did it because of principles.
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