Why I am an Atheist - Bhagat Singh 'Everyone who stands for progress must criticize every principle of old beliefs,' wrote the revolutionary, who was 23 at the time. Bhagat Singh (born September 28, 1907) was convicted and hanged on March 23, 1931, for his role in the murder of John Saunders. This book is a collection of letters written by Bhagat Singh from Central Jail Lahore in 1930 to his father, comrades, and the Governor-General of India during the Lahore Conspiracy Case. I remained silent for 30 seconds after finishing this book, my hands folded. It was the most amazing book I'd ever read. And the most challenging. Though there are numerous quotes in this book, my personal favorite is: They may be able to kill me, but they will not be able to kill my ideas. They may be able to crush my body, but they will be unable to crush my spirit. — Bhagat Singh Bhagat Singh's essay 'Why I'm An Atheist' explains why he rejects the existence of God. ...