After forty years of following Christian belief and heavy engagement in Church activity, 1 finally rejected the whole notion of a god and became an atheist. The following is part of the evidence which led me to reject religion.

The theories examined are, Naturism, (Muller); Ancestor Cults, (Spencer);Totemism, (McLennen and Robinson); and Animism, (Tyior). World religions briefly compared are Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Method of scientific enquiry contrasted with a belief system of faith in divine revelation.

A critical examination of the Old Testament stories. The multifarious origins of the Hebrew Scriptures and translations; Some ancient and modem myths; the story of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and the counting of the nation by Moses are viewed.

A critical look at the first New Testament Gospel written, and translations from translations. Something is learned from the Dead Sea Scrolls. The crucifixion of Jesus is examined. Was Jesus guilty of sedition from a Roman point of view? Was the message of Jesus intended for the Jews only? The Sermon on the Mount and the influence of the Apostle Paul on Christianity is examined.

Some expert opinion of astronomers and the notion of a divine creator is examined. The Biblical concept of a beginning and end of time and space is discussed and rejected.

Ethics are presented as a social imperative regardless of religious belief. Ethics before Christ are viewed; those of Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Plato and ethics found in ancient Egyptian manuscripts. Also viewed are Hammurabi's laws, Socrates, Old and New Testament ethics and the development of moral law.

The Hebrew law relating to women; the Apostle Paul's attitude toward women; eighteenth century British law and educational opportunities for women are all examined.

The influence of Constantine on the Christian Church; the growth of the Church into an ecclesiastical world-wide empire; the diffusion of Christianity in Britain and Church influence on society today are examined.

Monotheism is compared with polytheism. Religious dependency on forces other than the self is likened to pre-adolescent dependency.

Presents expert opinion of brain function, the bicameral mind, and how susceptible human beings are to hallucinations and imagined occurrences.

Considers the ability of the brain to recall impressions; The effects of hallucination and the use of hypnotism.

Examines 'speaking in tongues', rebirthing, drugs, dreams, spiritualism and life after death. The origin of so called divine voices and visions is examined. These are related to the functioning of the bicameral mind.

Considers that magic was used to complement primitive science, and that the decline of magic is due to technology. Bible magic is compared with modem day magic.

Spirit is described as a natural quality of human experience. The Biblical notion of an eternal soul is considered and rejected. The human need for a god is questioned. A story compares answers to prayer with Luck.

The concept of a 'Hidden Observer' and hallucinations in hypnotism are discussed. Positive thought is believed to enhance life experience. Prayer is compared with self hypnosis. The notion of an independent god force and the fear of death is considered.

It is contrasted with the Biblical philosophy of retribution. Discussed are our inborn social qualities and potential; the need to be free from absolute dogma; the importance of self esteem and how to acquire it. Social behaviour is defined as people to people relationships.

Suggests that human beings can achieve personal success and greater cooperation within society, that social qualities naturally reside in us all from birth and that belief in a god is an impediment to human social experience.