In ''The Necessity of Atheism, '' the author provides a historical account of religious skepticism in the 1930s as well as a look at current arguments and skepticism. A reader can view this work as primarily offering a range of viewpoints on religious beliefs, systems, and practices and not necessarily seeking to dissuade the reader from religious thought in any way, despite the obvious conflict of its central topic and the thorough deconstruction of all major religious figures and practices throughout time. The target audience for this work is undoubtedly those who are already agnostic, atheist or have a strong propensity to reject supernaturalism. Dr. D.M. Brooks wrote an essay titled "The Necessity of Atheism" about atheism. Any debate about religion needs to be straightforward because if the freethinker attacks the religious dogmas reluctantly, the orthodox believer will presume that the freethinker is regretting removing the support the orthodox has. And all religious convictions are "crutches," impeding humanity's efforts to advance free of them. No theology can currently solve any issues relating to human advancement and enjoyment, and the teachings of freethought cannot do better and without the assistance of constraints.