The following image is of a "Jefferson Bible".
Ole' Tom was a Deist who literally cut out parts of the new testament that he thought did not belong, as the true nature of Jesus the Christ was well represented in the rest of the body of the work.
Certain passages were unreconcilable OR completely the opposite and contradictory.
He suspected that some writers along the way fell victim to misinterpretation while others were perhaps nefarious fabrications to suit some Power.
Holy Shit! Tom was able to THINK FOR HIMSELF concerning Religion.
What a Rare Breed indeed.
The next 4 are why Tom and the gang thought it wise to have a separation of church and state.
This is the REAL "Eternal Hostility" Quote that no one tells you about.
Careful what you wish for…
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