Atheism Collection (page 2)

Thomas Hobbes, caricature
Thomas Hobbes. Caricature of the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679). Hobbes led a sheltered and long life, mostly as secretary and teacher to the family of Lord Cavendish

Daniel Dennett, US cognitive scientist
Daniel Dennett. Caricature of the US philosopher and cognitive scientist Daniel Clement Dennett (born 1942). Since 2009 Dennett has been professor of philosophy

CHINESE COMMUNIST POSTER. Workers, Peasants and Soldiers are the Main Force to Criticize Lin Piao and Confucius (the worker holds Selections from Chairman Mao ). Chinese poster, 1974

Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh, atheist MP
Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891), atheist politician, Liberal MP for Northampton. The lawyers (described here as The Three Wise Men of Madagascar) puzzle over how to deal with him. 1884

Arrest of deputy atheist Brandlaugh for refusing to leave th
Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891). English political activist. London. House of Commons. Arrest of deputy atheist Brandlaugh for refusing to leave the Chamber

Caricatures, Bradlaugh and Labouchere, fellow-MPs
Caricatures, Charles Bradlaugh and Henry Labouchere, Northampton MPs. Labouchere supported his atheist colleague in parliament. 1880

Reflection of the church in puddle, Rome, Italy
Chiesa Santa Maria Dell anima

Religions Enemies, 1641 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF250711 Religions Enemies, 1641 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Taylor, the Water Poet)

ATHEIST, 17th CENTURY. Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful. Drawing, 19th century

CHARLES BRADLAUGH (1833-1891). English reformer and politician. Original cabinet photograph, c1890

George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906) English secularist and social reformer. The last person in England to be imprisoned for atheism (1842). Active in the Co-operative movement

The young communist league holding an anti-religious ceremony called the komsomol christmas in moscow, 1923

Celsus, Roman philosopher
Celsus, 2nd century Roman philosopher, known mainly through his literary work The True Word, which was a polemic attack on Christianity

Auguste Comte, French philosopher
Auguste Comte (1798-1857), French philosopher. Comte, who is considered the father of modern sociology, coined the term sociology as part of his description of the new science

Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), English philosopher. Hobbes led a sheltered and long life, mostly as secretary and teacher to the family of Lord Cavendish, Earl of Devonshire

Church Treasures Seized
Since atheism is the official creed of the new regime, the Bolsheviks feel justified in seizing the treasures of the Orthodox Church

The Church Symbolised
After 2000 years, the Catholic Church rises unscathed above the clouds of freemasonry, rationalism, reform, laicism, communism, materialism, atheism and anticlericalism

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"Atheism: Challenging Dogma, Embracing Reason and Self-Sufficiency" In 1975, a thought-provoking Chinese poster boldly proclaimed "Don't Depend on the Gods, " urging peasants to rely on their own abilities for self-sufficiency. This sentiment resonates with the essence - a philosophy that encourages individuals to question traditional beliefs and embrace personal autonomy. Renowned British science writer Richard Dawkins has been instrumental in popularizing atheistic ideas through his books and lectures. He champions scientific reasoning as an alternative to religious faith, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based thinking. History provides us with glimpses of atheistic movements challenging religious authority. The Festival of Reason held at Notre Dame de Paris in 1793 during the French Revolution symbolized a rejection of superstition and embraced rationality as its guiding principle. A powerful image from 1922 depicts priests being conveyed to judgment, reflecting growing skepticism towards organized religion. Similarly, the Nationalist Victory in China during 1937 marked a turning point where secular ideologies gained prominence over religious dogmas. Nature itself often serves as a testament to atheists' perspectives. A fig tree growing out of a tomb in Watford Churchyard reminds us that life persists despite our mortal limitations, offering solace beyond any divine intervention. The Republic engraving from the French Revolution captures how atheism played an influential role in shaping new political systems based on equality and reason rather than divine right or privilege. Even literature reflects atheist viewpoints; John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress features an atheist character laughing at Christian and Hopeful's spiritual journey, highlighting diverse perspectives within society. Ignorance is seen by atheists as one of humanity's greatest obstacles. By rejecting blind faith and seeking knowledge instead, they strive for enlightenment both individually and collectively. Prominent figures like Marquess of Queensbury John Sholto Douglas have openly identified themselves as atheists throughout history, challenging societal norms and advocating for secular values.