Revived Thoughts French Revolution And The Cult Of Reason
May 2, 2024
Discover the religious side of the French Revolution, from the hatred towards the church to the establishment of the Cult of Reason and the Cult of the Supreme Being. Explore Voltaire's impact on society, the persecution of clergy, and the chaotic aftermath of replacing religious worship with ideology.
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Paine and Washington's Disagreement
- Thomas Paine argued with George Washington about supporting the French Revolution.
- Washington refused, stating it was different from the American Revolution.
Paine's Imprisonment and Writing
- Thomas Paine, imprisoned in France, wrote "The Age of Reason," a scathing attack on religion.
- His life was spared due to a guard's error in marking his cell door.
Revolutions' Differences
- The French and American Revolutions differed significantly.
- A key difference was the French Revolution's attack on faith.