Thomas Paine's Return to America and Political Challenges In this episode of the Noble American Lives Podcast, dated July 4, 2024, Bill Benson continues reading from his second book, 'The Parallel Lives of the Noble American Religious Thinkers and Believers: Thomas Paine vs. George Whitefield.' Benson reads Chapter 20, detailing Thomas Paine's return to America, his interactions with President Thomas Jefferson, and the hostile reception he faced from Federalists and the public. The episode delves into Paine's efforts to advocate for his beliefs, his correspondence with political figures, and his struggles with societal acceptance. (01:18) Roger Williams and Cotton Mather (03:37) Thomas Paine's Return to America (07:40) Paine's Struggles and Writings (11:19) Marguerite de Bonneville and Paine's Later Years (23:12) Paine's Final Days and Reflections

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