Selected Interviews with Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1

027 - Religion In Politics

9 min · 6. jan. 2026
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Step into the world of Robert G. Ingersoll, a dynamic lecturer, gifted lawyer, and one of the most celebrated orators of the mid to late 1800s. Known for his bold critiques of biblical absurdities and the harsh doctrines of Christianity, particularly the chilling concept of eternal damnation, Ingersoll championed the arts, education, science, womens rights, abolition, and the principles of home, family, children, and human liberty. As a prominent figure in the Freethought movement, he famously declared Happiness is the only good, Reason the only torch, Justice the only worship, Humanity the only religion, and Love the only priest. Despite facing fierce criticism from the press, Ingersolls wit and insight shine through in this collection of 30 engaging interviews, where he speaks candidly and humorously on a variety of subjects with the newspaper reporters of his time. (Compiled from The Works Of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 8, Dresden Edition, Pub. 1900. Summary by Michele Fry)

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Step into the world of Robert G. Ingersoll, a dynamic lecturer, gifted lawyer, and one of the most celebrated orators of the mid to late 1800s. Known for his bold critiques of biblical absurdities and the harsh doctrines of Christianity, particularly the chilling concept of eternal damnation, Ingersoll championed the arts, education, science, womens rights, abolition, and the principles of home, family, children, and human liberty. As a prominent figure in the Freethought movement, he famously declared Happiness is the only good, Reason the only torch, Justice the only worship, Humanity the only religion, and Love the only priest. Despite facing fierce criticism from the press, Ingersolls wit and insight shine through in this collection of 30 engaging interviews, where he speaks candidly and humorously on a variety of subjects with the newspaper reporters of his time. (Compiled from The Works Of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 8, Dresden Edition, Pub. 1900. Summary by Michele Fry)

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Step into the world of Robert G. Ingersoll, a dynamic lecturer, gifted lawyer, and one of the most celebrated orators of the mid to late 1800s. Known for his bold critiques of biblical absurdities and the harsh doctrines of Christianity, particularly the chilling concept of eternal damnation, Ingersoll championed the arts, education, science, womens rights, abolition, and the principles of home, family, children, and human liberty. As a prominent figure in the Freethought movement, he famously declared Happiness is the only good, Reason the only torch, Justice the only worship, Humanity the only religion, and Love the only priest. Despite facing fierce criticism from the press, Ingersolls wit and insight shine through in this collection of 30 engaging interviews, where he speaks candidly and humorously on a variety of subjects with the newspaper reporters of his time. (Compiled from The Works Of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 8, Dresden Edition, Pub. 1900. Summary by Michele Fry)

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episode 027 - Religion In Politics artwork

027 - Religion In Politics

Step into the world of Robert G. Ingersoll, a dynamic lecturer, gifted lawyer, and one of the most celebrated orators of the mid to late 1800s. Known for his bold critiques of biblical absurdities and the harsh doctrines of Christianity, particularly the chilling concept of eternal damnation, Ingersoll championed the arts, education, science, womens rights, abolition, and the principles of home, family, children, and human liberty. As a prominent figure in the Freethought movement, he famously declared Happiness is the only good, Reason the only torch, Justice the only worship, Humanity the only religion, and Love the only priest. Despite facing fierce criticism from the press, Ingersolls wit and insight shine through in this collection of 30 engaging interviews, where he speaks candidly and humorously on a variety of subjects with the newspaper reporters of his time. (Compiled from The Works Of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 8, Dresden Edition, Pub. 1900. Summary by Michele Fry)

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Step into the world of Robert G. Ingersoll, a dynamic lecturer, gifted lawyer, and one of the most celebrated orators of the mid to late 1800s. Known for his bold critiques of biblical absurdities and the harsh doctrines of Christianity, particularly the chilling concept of eternal damnation, Ingersoll championed the arts, education, science, womens rights, abolition, and the principles of home, family, children, and human liberty. As a prominent figure in the Freethought movement, he famously declared Happiness is the only good, Reason the only torch, Justice the only worship, Humanity the only religion, and Love the only priest. Despite facing fierce criticism from the press, Ingersolls wit and insight shine through in this collection of 30 engaging interviews, where he speaks candidly and humorously on a variety of subjects with the newspaper reporters of his time. (Compiled from The Works Of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 8, Dresden Edition, Pub. 1900. Summary by Michele Fry)

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