Atheism

In this classic treatise on atheismGeorge H. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by human beings - the concept of a supreme being. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments Mr. Smith examines dissects and refutes the myriad proofs offered by theists - sophisticated professional theologians - as well as the average religious layperson. He explores the historical and psychological havoc wrought by religion in general and concludes that religious belief cannot have any place in the life of modern rational man.It is not my purpose to convert people to atheism . . . (but to) demonstrate that the belief in God is irrational to the point of absurdity. If a person wishes to continue believing in a god that is his prerogative but he can no longer excuse his belief in the name of reason and moral necessity.