Hey, welcome back to Outlaw Faith! Today, we’re cracking open Thomas Paine’s Common Sense—but not as a dusty old text. We’re giving it a fresh spin so you can see why it still matters in 2025.
Rejecting Tyranny: A 250-Year-Old Wake-Up Call
Paine’s central message? Don’t put up with oppressive rule! He argued that inherited power and distant monarchies had no place in a society striving for freedom. Sound familiar? Today’s bloated bureaucracies and overreaching government can feel eerily similar.
Reframing for Today:
Imagine Paine with a Twitter account: “Why let distant powers dictate your future? #TakeBackControl.” He was all about empowering individuals to stand up for themselves, a message that’s just as relevant now.
A New Vision:
Paine believed that a society built on self-governance and mutual respect was not only possible but necessary. In 2025, we can channel that spirit to reclaim a sense of personal responsibility and faith-driven living.
The Challenge:
Don’t just accept the status quo. Whether it’s an overbearing government or a culture that’s lost its way, Paine’s words challenge us to rethink, rebuild, and reclaim our path.
Ready for the next step? Tomorrow, we’ll break down Paine’s call to action and see how it maps onto our world today.
2 responses to “Ditch the Tyrants: Reclaiming Common Sense in 2025”
This is going to be an interesting series. I’ll keep watching
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