02404cam a22003493u 4500 38103 UtSlPG 20260610133853.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL KF Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899 Trial of C. B. Reynolds For Blasphemy, at Morristown, N. J., May 1887: Defence Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-22 Produced by David Widger "Trial of C. B. Reynolds For Blasphemy, at Morristown, N. J., May 1887: Defence" by Robert G. Ingersoll is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text details the defense of C. B. Reynolds, a freethought missionary accused of blasphemy for expressing his views through public lectures and a satirical pamphlet. Ingersoll's defense challenges the legitimacy of the blasphemy statute itself, arguing for the essential rights of free speech and intellectual liberty. The opening of the work introduces the context of Reynolds' indictment and provides insight into the trial's significance. It highlights the circumstances that led to the charge, including the hostile reactions from local religious groups during Reynolds' speeches. Ingersoll passionately articulates arguments regarding the importance of expressing one’s honest thoughts, the historical misuse of blasphemy laws, and the need for intellectual freedom, setting the stage for a broader discussion about the rights of individuals against oppressive structures. This portion serves both as a defense for Reynolds and a call to uphold the principles of liberty in public discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Reynolds, C. B. (Charles B.), 1832-1896 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Blasphemy) -- New Jersey -- Morristown Freedom of religion -- United States Freedom of speech -- United States Baker, I. N. (Isaac Newton), 1838-1923 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38103 78943 78943