A mere society form of Atheism.

I do not deny "God", because that word conveys to me no idea, and I cannot deny that which presents to me no distinct affirmation, and of which the would-be affirmer has no conception.

I cannot follow you Christians; for you try to crawl through your life upon your knees, while I stride through mine on my feet.

Is poverty of spirit the chief amongst virtues, that Jesus gives it prime place in his teachings? Is it even a virtue at all? Surely not. Manliness of spirit, honesty of spirit, fullness of rightful purpose, these are virtues; poverty of spirit is a crime.

Will any one, save the most bigoted, contend, that it is not certain gain to humanity to spread unbelief in the terrible doctrine that eternal torment is the probable fate of the great majority of the human family?

Atheist, without God, I look to humankind for sympathy, for love, for hope, for effort, for aid.

[That] my body be buried as cheaply as possible and no speeches be permitted at my funeral.