Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2012-02-09 Public domain in the USA. 236 Ingersoll, Robert Green 1833 1899 Ingersoll, Bob Ingersoll, R. G. (Robert Green) Ingersoll, Robert G. (Robert Green) The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 06 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Discussions The Christian religion; Ingersoll's opening paper -- The Christian religion, by Jeremiah S. Black -- The Christian religion, by Robert G. Ingersoll -- Faith or agnosticism -- The Field-Ingersoll discussion -- A reply to the Rev. Henry M. Field, D.D. -- A last word to Robert G. Ingersoll -- Letter to Dr. Field -- Controversy on Christianity -- Col. Ingersoll to Mr. Gladstone -- Rome or reason -- The Church its own witness, by Cardinal Manning -- Rome or reason: a reply to Cardinal Manning -- Is divorce wrong? -- Divorce -- Is corporal punishment degrading? Produced by David Widger "The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 06 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a collection of writings and discussions centered around critiques of Christianity, crafted during the late 19th century. This volume, particularly poignant in its exploration of theological issues, employs logic and historical context to challenge religious dogma, focusing on the moral implications of biblical narratives. It serves as a platform for Ingersoll's arguments against the perceived injustices inherent in traditional Christian beliefs regarding doctrines like the atonement and eternal punishment. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an engaging intellectual debate, beginning with Ingersoll's assertion of a profound shift in societal thought regarding religion. He highlights a growing skepticism among laypeople, who increasingly question the authority of religious institutions and their creeds. Ingersoll underscores key tenets of Christianity as defined by adherents, followed by a critical analysis that addresses the contradictions within biblical texts, especially concerning morality and justice. His examination challenges the inspiration of the Old Testament, arguing that many of its passages reflect barbarous ethics rather than divine wisdom. The initial discourse not only emphasizes the need for humans to think independently but also advocates for the liberty of thought as essential for societal progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/38806/38806-h/images/titlepage.jpg Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Free thought BL Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 1091828 2025-07-15T15:15:52.673190 text/html 1084363 2012-11-16T15:49:26 text/html 529090 2025-07-15T15:16:00.354148 application/epub+zip 545578 2025-07-15T15:15:53.643173 application/epub+zip 463282 2025-07-15T15:15:53.120160 application/epub+zip 778326 2025-07-15T15:16:06.113104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 732582 2025-07-15T15:15:59.949144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 650795 2022-09-17T16:43:01.011992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 973558 2025-07-15T15:15:51.880173 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 973467 2012-02-09T11:00:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 973483 2012-02-09T11:00:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22686 2025-07-15T15:16:06.245106 application/rdf+xml 9897 2025-07-15T15:15:53.228178 image/jpeg 2040 2025-07-15T15:15:53.174179 image/jpeg 356822 2012-02-09T11:01:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 497163 2012-11-16T15:50:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 356762 2012-02-09T11:01:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 501375 2025-07-15T15:15:52.754171 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia