Why I Am Not a Christian: And Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects

While its tone is playful and frivolous, this book poses tough questions over the nature of religion and belief. Religion provides comfortable responses to the questions that have always beset humankind - why are we here, what is the point of being alive, how ought we to behave? Russell snatches that comfort away, leaving us instead with other, more troublesome alternatives: responsibility, autonomy, self-awareness. He tells us that the time to live is now, the place to live is here, and the way to be happy is to ensure ... Read More

While its tone is playful and frivolous, this book poses tough questions over the nature of religion and belief. Religion provides comfortable responses to the questions that have always beset humankind - why are we here, what is the point of being alive, how ought we to behave? Russell snatches that comfort away, leaving us instead with other, more troublesome alternatives: responsibility, autonomy, self-awareness. He tells us that the time to live is now, the place to live is here, and the way to be happy is to ensure others are happy. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $15.93 (Expires Jun 20, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $18.82 (Expires Dec 22, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $28.95 Title: Why I Am Not a Christian by Bertrand Russell Publisher: Taylor & Francis Print ISBN: 9780415325103, 0415325102 eText ISBN: 9781351583442 Edition: 2004 2nd edition Format: EPUB eBook	$15.93 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ