Thomas PaineAll the tales of miracles, with which the Old and New Testament are filled, are fit only for impostors to preach and fools to believe.
About This Quote
The Old and New Testament are filled with tales of miracles. Most people thought that these miracles were real, that they had happened in real life. This quote is actually an explanation for why the stories about miracles in the Bible are not true. Miracles do happen, but they are rare.
When they do happen, it means something very important is happening, like the birth of a miracle child, or the crucifixion of Jesus. The Bible never mentions how many times a miracle happens - it only mentions how powerful a miracle is.
Source: The Writing Of Thomas Paine
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