Question

Paine writes, "Government by kings was first introduced into the world by Heathens, from whom the children of Israel copied the custom."

Paine writes this likely to show that ---


a monarchy was is superior to a democracy because men are sinful


a monarchy is righteous and just in the eyes of God


a monarchy is traditional


a monarchy promotes idolatry and against God's will

Answer 1

a monarchy promotes idolatry and is against God's will

Paine is arguing that monarchy originated with pagan (heathen) practices and was copied by Israel, implying it is a pagan, ungodly institution rather than a divinely approved one.