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Therefore I take it that when I tell you why I am not a Christian I have to tell you two different things; first, why I do not believe in God and in immortality; and, secondly, why I do not think that Christ was the best and wisest of men, although I grant Him a very high degree of moral goodness.
Russell questions the morality of religion, which is, in his view, predominantly based on fear. Russell opens by defining the term 'Christian', rejecting overly broad definitions in favour of two minimal beliefs: that God exists, and that Christ is a supreme moral role-model.
Aug 27, 2020 · In an Appendix, Professor Edwards contributes a full account of the highly controversial "Bertrand Russell Case" of 1940, in which Russell was judicially declared "unfit" to teach philosophy at the College of the City of New York.
Jul 24, 2018 · In it, Russell explains why he came to abandon Christianity around the age of 18 and why he never returned to the fold. His brilliant explanation of his reasoning makes him very interesting...
Feb 13, 2013 · A Christian, for the purposes of Russell’s argument, is one who believes in God and immortality and also in Christ. “I think you must have at the very lowest a belief that Christ was, if not divine, at least the best and wisest of men,” says Russell.
Jul 31, 2021 · Why I am not a Christian : and other essays on religion and related subjects. by. Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970. Publication date. 2008. Topics. Free thought, Religion, Christianity. Publisher.
Apr 22, 2020 · One of the most blasphemous philosophical documents ever written, its message couldn't be more relevant in today's world. Russell - British philosopher, logician, essayist, and renowned peace...
