Why I Am an Atheist?

[dasari4kntr]

is anyone read this book by..bhagat singh...?

this is going to be..my next book order... https://www.amazon.com/Why-Am-Atheist-Other-Works/dp/0143462261

 

 

Summary:

Here’s a quick summary of "Why I Am an Atheist" by Bhagat Singh:

Written in 1930 while Bhagat Singh was imprisoned in Lahore Central Jail, this essay is a powerful and personal exploration of his rejection of religious belief and his embrace of atheism. Addressed partly as a response to a religious friend who questioned his lack of faith, the piece reflects Singh’s rational and philosophical approach to life.

Singh begins by recounting his early belief in God, influenced by his upbringing in a Sikh family and the revolutionary zeal following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. However, as he grew older and immersed himself in revolutionary literature and rationalist thought—drawing from thinkers like Bakunin and Marx—he began questioning the existence of God. He argues that belief in a divine being often stems from fear, ignorance, or societal conditioning rather than evidence or reason.

The essay critiques the idea of a benevolent, omnipotent God in the face of widespread suffering and injustice, asking why such a deity would allow oppression to persist. Singh asserts that faith cannot withstand scrutiny when confronted with logic and science. He defends his atheism not as a sign of arrogance or despair, but as a courageous stance rooted in self-reliance and a commitment to humanity’s progress through reason and action.

Ultimately, "Why I Am an Atheist" is both a personal testament and a revolutionary statement. Singh declares that he faces his impending execution without relying on spiritual comfort, finding strength instead in his ideals and the fight for justice. The essay remains a bold articulation of his intellectual integrity and unwavering resolve.

It’s a concise yet profound read, blending autobiography, philosophy, and polemic in Singh’s clear, direct style.

 

 

[rational]

what happened to the book " Asoka" completed? what are your thoughts?

[dasari4kntr]

3 minutes ago, rational said:

what happened to the book " Asoka" completed? what are your thoughts?

fourth chapter...కళింగ యుద్దం ...దెగ్గర ఆపున్నా....i need full focus to read that chapter...

[dasari4kntr]

5 minutes ago, rational said:

what happened to the book " Asoka" completed? what are your thoughts?

but in first...three chapters...it gave some good insights about his family and brothers...and his wifes and his love interests..etc. and also gave a glimpse...like his srilanka connection...

[Flush]

On 3/25/2025 at 8:23 PM, dasari4kntr said:

is anyone read this book by..bhagat singh...?

this is going to be..my next book order... https://www.amazon.com/Why-Am-Atheist-Other-Works/dp/0143462261

 

 

Summary:

Here’s a quick summary of "Why I Am an Atheist" by Bhagat Singh:

Written in 1930 while Bhagat Singh was imprisoned in Lahore Central Jail, this essay is a powerful and personal exploration of his rejection of religious belief and his embrace of atheism. Addressed partly as a response to a religious friend who questioned his lack of faith, the piece reflects Singh’s rational and philosophical approach to life.

Singh begins by recounting his early belief in God, influenced by his upbringing in a Sikh family and the revolutionary zeal following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. However, as he grew older and immersed himself in revolutionary literature and rationalist thought—drawing from thinkers like Bakunin and Marx—he began questioning the existence of God. He argues that belief in a divine being often stems from fear, ignorance, or societal conditioning rather than evidence or reason.

The essay critiques the idea of a benevolent, omnipotent God in the face of widespread suffering and injustice, asking why such a deity would allow oppression to persist. Singh asserts that faith cannot withstand scrutiny when confronted with logic and science. He defends his atheism not as a sign of arrogance or despair, but as a courageous stance rooted in self-reliance and a commitment to humanity’s progress through reason and action.

Ultimately, "Why I Am an Atheist" is both a personal testament and a revolutionary statement. Singh declares that he faces his impending execution without relying on spiritual comfort, finding strength instead in his ideals and the fight for justice. The essay remains a bold articulation of his intellectual integrity and unwavering resolve.

It’s a concise yet profound read, blending autobiography, philosophy, and polemic in Singh’s clear, direct style.

 

 

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