Excerpt from Col. Robert G. Ingersoll as He Is: A Complete Refutation of His Clerical Enemies' Malicious Slanders; The Dishonest Statements Regarding Himself and His Family Authoritatively Denied, and the Proof Given
Whenever Colonel Ingersoll makes a lectur ing trip through the country the clergy resort to Slander and defamation to repel attacks upon their religion which they cannot otherwise ward off. Were all people sensible, these attacks would amount to nothing. But the general run of Christians cannot see that even were Inger soll all that his enemies say he is, it would in no wise affect his arguments against Christianity, and the stories told by the clergy distract their attention and prevent them from considering what he has said. This slander business is an old trick of the ministers. Voltaire, Paine, Bradlaugh, Bennett - every prominent Free thinker - has been subjected to the same treatment. Colonel Ingersoll himself has pith ily put it.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a passionate defense of the controversial American orator and lawyer, Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll. The author meticulously dismantles slanderous attacks on Ingersollââ â¢s character and public persona, which were often leveled by religious figures of the day. The book delves into the heated debates surrounding Ingersollââ â¢s outspoken atheism and his rejection of traditional religious dogma, exploring how he challenged prevailing social norms and faced fierce opposition from the clergy. The book vividly portrays the historical context of Ingersollââ â¢s career, highlighting the cultural tensions between religious orthodoxy and freethought that defined the late 19th century. Through a series of detailed accounts, including firsthand testimonials and letters, the author illuminates Ingersollââ â¢s commitment to free speech, individual liberty, and the separation of church and state, ultimately showcasing the enduring relevance of his ideas in the ongoing struggle for intellectual freedom and societal progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334103193_0
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