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Avg. Duration 25m
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My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)

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026 - The Church of England Catechism

Feb 11, 2026 51m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

025 - The Articles

Feb 11, 2026 22m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

024 - The Form and Manner of Making Ordaining and Consecrating of Bishops Priests and Deacons according to

Feb 11, 2026 10m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

023 - Forms of Prayer to be used at Sea

Feb 11, 2026 5m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

022 - A Commination or Denouncing of God's Anger and Judgements against Sinners

Feb 11, 2026 6m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

021 - The Order for the Burial of the Dead

Feb 11, 2026 7m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

020 - The Order for the Visitation of the Sick

Feb 11, 2026 10m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

019 - The Form of the Solemnization of Matrimony

Feb 11, 2026 8m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

018 - The Order of Confirmation

Feb 11, 2026 4m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

017 - The Baptismal Offices

Feb 11, 2026 12m Transcript

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

016 - The Communion Service

Feb 11, 2026 20m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

015 - The Beauties of the Prayer-Book

Feb 11, 2026 41m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

014 - Constructive Rationalism

Feb 11, 2026 24m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

013 - On Prayer

Feb 11, 2026 29m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

012 - Euthanasia

Feb 11, 2026 36m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

011 - On the Nature and Existence of God Part 2

Feb 11, 2026 36m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

010 - On the Nature and Existence of God Part 1

Feb 11, 2026 35m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

009 - Natural Religion versus Revealed Religion

Feb 11, 2026 39m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

008 - On the Religious Education of Children

Feb 11, 2026 23m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

007 - On Inspiration

Feb 11, 2026 39m

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly…

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