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Thomas Paine

He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a better title to Defender of the Faith, than George the Third.

Thomas Paine

Faith

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Thomas Paine is saying that anyone who opposes rational thinking is truly rebellious, but someone who challenges oppressive rule to protect reason deserves more respect as a true defender of faith than King George III. He implies that defending faith through reason and resistance to tyranny is more legitimate than the authority claimed by the king.

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