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_aIngersoll, Robert Green, _d1833-1899 |
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_aThe Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 04 (of 12) : _bDresden Edition—Lectures |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-02-09 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aWhy I am agnostic -- The truth -- How to reform mankind -- A Thanksgiving sermon -- A lay sermon -- The foundations of faith -- Superstition -- The devil -- Progress -- What is religion? | |
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 04 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. It centers on themes of skepticism, religious criticism, and the pursuit of truth, particularly through the lens of agnosticism. The work is likely to appeal to readers interested in debates surrounding faith, reason, and the intersection of science and spirituality. The opening of the volume presents Ingersoll's reflections on the cultural inheritance of religious beliefs, emphasizing how many opinions are shaped by one's environment and upbringing. He critiques the dogmatic nature of organized religion, expressing disdain for the unwavering certainty with which religious truths are often presented. Ingersoll illustrates his arguments through historical anecdotes, such as the emotional manipulation invoked by revivalist ministers and the common individual's struggle against ingrained beliefs. He voices an intense critique of traditional religious narratives, especially the portrayals of God and hell, and introduces a revelatory moment when he rejects the concept of eternal damnation, marking the beginning of his journey toward intellectual freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aFree thought | ||
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