Michelle FrostThey were forbidden words, laced with the fear of transgression and sin.
About This Quote
Christian children at the time were forbidden to speak the words “Jesus Christ” in public. These words were considered to be against God and therefore sinful. This quote by Thomas Paine is meant to show how “taboo” words can either be used to create fear in others or used in defiance in order to create change.
Source: Wisdoms Of The Light
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