Biblical Extracts; Or, The Holy Scriptures Analyzed; Showing Its Contradictions, Absurdities, and Immoralities

"Biblical Extracts; Or, The Holy Scriptures Analyzed" by Robert Cooper is a thought-provoking analysis of the Bible from the late 1800s, where the author aims to highlight inconsistencies, ethical dilemmas, and illogical ideas present in religious texts. Cooper challenges traditional religious teachings while trying to expose the manipulative influence that religious leaders have over people. The author begins with an introduction where the importance of thinking for oneself when it comes to religious beliefs is most important. Cooper argues against blindly following religious leaders, claiming the Bible has immoral and absurd ideas, and shouldn't be considered to be true. He selects parts of the scripture that he states contain inappropriate stories and immoral lessons, concluding that the Bible is not a holy book. This introduction sets the stage for a debate against religious views, and asks readers to think critically about the topic.