Civilisation is built up of the "heresies" of men who thought freely
and spoke bravely. Those men were called "Infidels" when they were
alive. But now they are called the benefactors of the world.

Infidel! The name has been borne, good Christian, by some of the
noblest of our race. I take it from you with a smile. I am an
easiful old pagan, and I am not angry with you at all--you funny,
little champion of the Most High.




ONE REASON


I have been asked why I have opposed Christianity. I have several
reasons, which shall appear in due course. At present I offer one.

I oppose Christianity because _it is not true_.

No honest man will ask for any other reason.

But it may be asked why I say that Christianity is not true; and that
is a very proper question, which I shall do my best to answer.




WHAT I CAN AND CANNOT BELIEVE