The Necessity of Atheism

In "The Necessity of Atheism," first published by Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1811, the author expresses a profound disdain for organized religion while supporting the notion of a benevolent, non-sectarian World Spirit. This pamphlet, which later became part of his poem "Queen Mab," clarifies Shelley's perspective that while he rejects the idea of a creative Deity, he does not dismiss the concept of an eternal Spirit that exists alongside the universe. The audiobook is narrated by Oberon Michaels and features an introduction by Henry S. Salt.