Joseph Lewis

Joseph Lewis
Joseph Lewis (1889–1968) was an American secularist, atheist, and freethinker who became a prominent advocate for rationalism and criticism of religion. He served as president of the Freethinkers of America and was known for his outspoken opposition to organized religion. Lewis authored several influential works, including "The Tyranny of God" and "The Bible Unmasked," which criticized religious texts and institutions. Through his speeches, writings, and leadership, Lewis played a significant role in the early 20th-century secularist and atheist movements in the United States.

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Many ask what difference does it make whether man believes in a God or not. It makes a big difference. It makes all the difference in the world. It is the difference between being right and being wrong; it is the difference between truth and surmises—facts or delusion. It is the difference between the earth being flat, and the earth being round. It is the difference between the earth being the center... more...

INTRODUCTION Where did we come from?What are we doing here?Whither are we going? These questions have puzzled thinking people since consciousness first dawned in the brain. Many have sought to answer them, so why not I?—with the hope that the reading of this book will arouse in the minds of the readers thoughts that will enable them to answer these questions for themselves. Were you suddenly to find... more...