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“The teaching of Christ, as it appears in the Gospels, has had extraordinarily little to do with the ethics of Christians.”

Quote by Bertrand Russell

Book:Why I Am Not a Christian

Work

Why I Am Not a Christian

This work delves into the author's personal and intellectual journey, examining the philosophical and theological arguments against Christian beliefs. more

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Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and logician born on May 18, 1872, and died on February 2, 1970. He is known for his contributions to logic and mathematics, particularly in the fields of mathematical logic and philosophical analysis. His works spanned a wide range of subjects, including ethics, political philosophy, history, and literary criticism. more

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Source: The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell

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