The Necessity Of Atheism
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (560 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1595477845 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 212 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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There are no problems related to human progress and happiness in this age which any theology can solve, and which the teachings of freethought cannot do better and without the aid of encumbrances.. Plain speaking is necessary in any discussion of religion, for if the freethinker attacks the religious dogmas with hesitation, the orthodox believer assumes that it is with regret that the freethinker would remove the crutch that supports the orthodox. And all religious beliefs are "crutches" hindering the free locomotive efforts of an advancing humanity
"If only more would heed his advice!" according to M. Thorsson. I picked up this book last week on the recommendation of a friend and found it to be an easy and enjoyable read. I think Dr. Brooks did an excellent job of presenting his case. Unlike other atheistic works I've read, Dr. Brooks does not concentrate solely on Christianity. He critiques other religions as well.I agree with his premise that religion has greatly hampered the advancement of humanity and cau. Kylie Edwards said I strongly recommend this book!. I believe this book should be on every intellectual's shelf. It's very well written and makes a solid case for dispensing with outdated religious notions if we are ever to advance to the levels we were meant to achieve. Humanity has spent far too long hobbling on the crutch of religion. Dr. Brooks asks us to cast that crutch aside and run free, and his arguments for doing so are most convincing.Religio. Thorough, insightful and accurate Reading this book, I was amazed at how timely its insights were FOR THE 21st CENTURY even though the book was written in 1933. By the weight of 1933 knowledge alone, Brooks assertion of the absurdity of religous faith in the face of scientifc discovery and its evil deeds in the name of superstition and power was already utterly compelling. Think of the scientific discoveries that have been ironed out s