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Russell argues that Christianity requires belief in God and immortality, which he does not accept, and that Christ was not the best and wisest of men. He criticizes the arguments for God's existence, such as the First Cause, and the Catholic Church's dogma on the matter.
Russell opens by defining the term 'Christian', rejecting overly broad definitions in favour of two minimal beliefs: that God exists, and that Christ is a supreme moral role-model. He then sets out his reasons for rejecting both of these beliefs, and hence for not labelling himself a Christian.
Aug 27, 2020 · A collection of essays by the renowned philosopher and freethinker Bertrand Russell, who argues against religion and its harm to mankind. The book covers topics such as man's place in the universe, morality, freedom, education, and sexual ethics.
Jul 31, 2021 · Why I am not a Christian : and other essays on religion and related subjects : Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.
Dive into the timeless wisdom of one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, Bertrand Russell, as he meticulously dissects the foundations ...
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Jun 30, 2020 · This book collects 14 essays by the philosopher Bertrand Russell on various topics related to religion, such as its role in civilisation, its contribution to ethics, and its relation to science. The title essay, Why I am not a Christian, is a famous critique of Christianity and a defence of atheism.
The speech was published in 1957 in the book Why I am Not a Christian and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects. The text is available online, and you can click here to open it in a new window. This recording will be added to our Free Audio Books collection.
