This book offers a provocative critique of the Christian faith, drawing upon the arguments and evidence presented by leading skeptics and freethinkers over the centuries. Hittell examines the key claims of Christianity in light of scientific, philosophical, and historical evidence, and makes a compelling case against their validity. The book is a valuable resource for skeptics, freethinkers, and anyone interested in the history of religious thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.