THE TYRANNY
of GOD
By
JOSEPH LEWIS
The new and daring book on thePhilosophy of Atheism
CLARENCE DARROW
eminent lawyer, noted philosopher, and humanitarian, says:
"Your book, 'The Tyranny of God,' is well done. It is a very clear statement ofthe question, bold and true beyond dispute. I am glad that you wrote it. It is asplain as the multiplication table, which doesn't mean that everyone will believe it.I thank you for writing it. I wish I were the author."
A special edition of "The Tyranny of God,"consists of two hundred and fifty copies, printedon Utopian paper, bound in limp leather, gilt top,stamped in gold. Each copy is autographed andnumbered by the author.
Second edition, May, 1921
Third edition, April, 1922
Fourth edition, January, 1928
Fifth edition, April, 1930
Sixth edition, October, 1939
Seventh edition, November, 1943
THE TYRANNYOF GOD
BY
JOSEPH LEWIS
THE FREETHOUGHT PRESS ASSOCIATION
New York
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All Rights Reserved
PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Dedicated to
Fay
My Dear Wife and Comrade,
Whose Loyal and
Devoted Companionship
Has Made Life Livable.
Table of Contents.
FOREWORD
PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION
PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION
INTRODUCTION
THE TYRANNY OF GOD
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII
XIII
XIV
XV
XVI
EDISON LETTER TO JOSEPH LEWIS
FOREWORD
Go forth, little book, to destroy fear,
prejudice and superstition, and help to install
Reason in the minds of the human race
to be its guide in the affairs