Humanity's Gain from Unbelief Reprinted from the "North American Review" of March, 1889

"Humanity's Gain from Unbelief" by Charles Bradlaugh is a thought-provoking argument about how rejecting religious beliefs has helped humanity move forward. The book suggests that doubting traditional religious ideas, especially Christianity, has been key to improving society and promoting general progress, like scientific finds and freedoms for people. Bradlaugh claims that big changes like ending slavery and treating people with mental illnesses better came about because people started to question religious teachings, and that many people who fought for justice went against religious norms. The author uses examples to show that societies that embraced skepticism achieved increases in fairness, morality, and human rights as they questioned old beliefs, asserting that disbelief has helped humanity by clearing the path for advancement.