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Title: The Tyranny of God
Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Tyranny of God" by Joseph Lewis is a philosophical treatise advocating for atheism, written in the early 20th century. The book presents a bold critique of religious beliefs and discusses the misconceptions surrounding the concept of God, which Lewis argues creates a tyranny over human thought and existence. It challenges traditional views on life, suffering, and the universe, aiming to promote reason and critical thinking. In this work, Lewis explores the harsh realities of human existence, positing that life is fraught with pain, suffering, and injustice—a consequence of both natural conditions and the imagined deity. He questions the purpose of life, arguing that the world is indifferent to human woes, and expresses disdain for a God who has created a flawed existence filled with misery. Throughout the text, he calls for individuals to cast off the shroud of religious dogma and embrace a rational understanding of life grounded in human experience rather than superstition. Lewis resonates with readers who seek to understand their existence beyond the confines of faith, ultimately advocating for a profound change in how humanity perceives itself and its struggles against the "tyranny" imposed by traditional religious beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lewis, Joseph, 1889-1968
EBook No.: 30900
Published: Jan 9, 2010
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Free thought
Subject: Rationalism
Subject: Atheism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Tyranny of God
Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Odessa Paige Turner
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Tyranny of God" by Joseph Lewis is a philosophical treatise advocating for atheism, written in the early 20th century. The book presents a bold critique of religious beliefs and discusses the misconceptions surrounding the concept of God, which Lewis argues creates a tyranny over human thought and existence. It challenges traditional views on life, suffering, and the universe, aiming to promote reason and critical thinking. In this work, Lewis explores the harsh realities of human existence, positing that life is fraught with pain, suffering, and injustice—a consequence of both natural conditions and the imagined deity. He questions the purpose of life, arguing that the world is indifferent to human woes, and expresses disdain for a God who has created a flawed existence filled with misery. Throughout the text, he calls for individuals to cast off the shroud of religious dogma and embrace a rational understanding of life grounded in human experience rather than superstition. Lewis resonates with readers who seek to understand their existence beyond the confines of faith, ultimately advocating for a profound change in how humanity perceives itself and its struggles against the "tyranny" imposed by traditional religious beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lewis, Joseph, 1889-1968
EBook No.: 30900
Published: Jan 9, 2010
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Free thought
Subject: Rationalism
Subject: Atheism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.