The making of an Atheist implies a mental stimulation and training which brings into play the primary factors of social progress.

A law of nature is not a formula drawn up by a legislator, but a mere summary of the observed facts - a "bundle of facts." Things do not act in a particular way because there is a law, but we state the "law" because they act in that way.

The Papacy was corrupt for whole centuries: especially from about 880 to 1050 and (with a short decent pontificate at rare intervals) 1290 to about 1660. No 'primacy' in any other organized religion has so disgraceful a record.

The Rationalist case needs no straining of evidence and always gains by the severest self-criticism.

The making of an Atheist implies a mental stimulation and training which brings into play the primary factors of social progress.

The absence of theistic belief...

I AM what is called a Feminist. Thirty years ago I left a monastery and began a sane human existence. Within two or three years, I find, I was defending the rights of women.