Thomas Paine: “This political popery, like the ecclesiastical popery of old, has had…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1791

This political popery, like the ecclesiastical popery of old, has had its day, and is hastening to its exit.

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Thomas Paine

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Paine declares that the "political popery" of relying on outdated precedents is nearing its end, much like historical ecclesiastical power.

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Thomas Paine: “This political popery, like the ecclesiastical popery of old, has had its day, and is hastening to its exit.”