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100	1		_aLewis, Joseph, _d1889-1968
245	1	3	_aAn Atheist Manifesto
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-10-01
508			_aProduced by Betty Haertling, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"An Atheist Manifesto" by Joseph Lewis is a provocative polemic published in the mid-20th century. As a philosophical work, it embarks on a critical examination of religious belief and its implications on human society and progress. The book argues against the existence of a deity, asserting that religion has historically hindered knowledge, intellectual development, and the well-being of humanity. In this manifesto, Lewis articulates his belief that reliance on religion promotes ignorance and fear, while advocating for a rational, science-based understanding of life. He argues that true happiness and progress arise from human effort and the pursuit of knowledge, rather than from devout worship. Through vivid critique, he details how religious doctrines have perpetuated suffering and stunted societal advancements, encouraging readers to free themselves from the constraints of superstition and embrace a life dedicated to humanistic values and the betterment of all. Lewis's work calls for the rejection of religious myths in favor of a commitment to reason, scientific inquiry, and mutual compassion among individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAtheism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33825
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