Free Inquiry, December 22nd, 1997
A British philosopher presents his reasons reasons for rejecting Christian churches. He believes that people accept religion based on emotional grounds. He feels that the Catholic church's dogmas and set of rules of conduct have retarded the progress and happiness of man, and is also convinced that religion is primarily based on man's fear of death, defeat and the mysterious. Moreover, he believes that the concept of God was derived from ancient Oriental despotism and that man need only utilize his intelligence to promote knowledge, kindliness and courage in the world. The career of British p...
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