What I Believe

This article along with Why I Am Not a Christian must be considered the most well-written representation of Russell's renowned atheism. Additionally it is among the most infamous. What I Believe would go on to become one of Russell's most famous writings after it was used as evidence in a court case in 1940 that determined he was unqualified to instruct college-level philosophy. The concepts presented therein were and still are divisive argumentative and - to the religious community - outright offensive. It is a remarkable piece of writing and is still the most succinct summary of Russell's ideas.