Does God Exist

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the case, then why wouldn’t all people insist on being or becoming Christians? On the other hand, does this mean that those who are not Christians or deny the ability to switch to Christianity are not attempting to lead a good life? And moreover, can it be stated that those who are indeed Christians, are automatically good people; certainly not.

Russell believes that primarily, you must believe in God and immortality in order to be a Christian. However for those who might believe in God, yet are skeptical about the issue of immortality, are these true Christians? I believe a reasonable assumption would be the belief in God himself. For if someone believes in God, and God is immortal, hence should there be a question of immortality. Despite what conclusions I may draw, Russell clearly states that he “does not believe in God and in immortality; and secondly…I do not think that Christ was the best and wisest of men.” Although credit should be given when Russell states that “I grant him a very high degree of moral goodne...