The Tyranny of God by Joseph Lewis
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lewis, Joseph, 1889-1968 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Tyranny of God |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Odessa Paige Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Free thought |
| Subject | Rationalism |
| Subject | Atheism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30900 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 23, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 523 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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