Why I Am Not a Christian facts for kids
Why I Am Not a Christian is a famous essay by the British philosopher Bertrand Russell. In this essay, Russell explains his reasons for not believing in God and why he has doubts about religion.
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What is Why I Am Not a Christian?
This essay started as a talk given by Bertrand Russell on March 6, 1927. He spoke at Battersea Town Hall in South London for the National Secular Society. Later that same year, his talk was published as a small book called a pamphlet. It became very well-known.
The essay was later included in a larger book. This book was titled Why I Am Not a Christian: And Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects. It collected many of Russell's thoughts on faith and related topics.
Other Books Like This One
Some other authors have written books with similar titles, sharing their own views on religion.
Why I Am Not a Muslim
This book was written by Ibn Warraq. It looks closely at the Islamic religion, which was the author's childhood faith. Ibn Warraq mentions Bertrand Russell's essay in his book. He says that many of Russell's ideas about Christianity can also apply to Islam.
Why I Am Not a Hindu
Published in 1996, this book is by Kancha Ilaiah. He is an activist who strongly opposes the Indian caste system. His book shares a similar style to Russell's, but focuses on different beliefs.
Why I Am Still a Christian
In 1987, Catholic theologian Hans Küng wrote a book called Why I Am Still a Christian. This book offers a different point of view, explaining why he continues to believe in Christianity.
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Why I Am Not a Christian Dutch edition book cover
See also
In Spanish: Por qué no soy cristiano para niños
