Charles Bradlaugh
1833 - 1891
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Biography
Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891) was a prominent British political activist and atheist. He was known for his advocacy of secularism, women's rights, and reform in the British Parliament. Bradlaugh founded the National Secular Society and was the first openly atheist Member of Parliament, although his seat was initially denied due to his atheism. He fought for the freedom of speech, the right to hold non-religious beliefs, and the separation of church and state.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Without free speech no search for truth is possible... no discovery of truth is useful.
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The freethinker is a man who goes to the bottom of the subject, does not take it upon the authority; does not accept anything because his grandfathers have said so, does not accept anything because the priests say so.
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The right to question is the right to think.
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Better a thousandfold abuse of free speech than denial of free speech.
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Truth is not exciting enough to those who depend on the characters and lives of their neighbors for all their amusement.