The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 04 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Lectures

"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 04 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a collection of late 19th-century lectures that challenges traditional religious beliefs and champions the power of reason. Ingersoll questions the origins of faith, arguing that upbringing and environment heavily influence one's religious views, and condemns the rigid, unquestioning nature of organized religion. Through historical examples, he highlights instances of emotional manipulation within religious practices and the personal battles individuals face when confronting long-held beliefs. Ingersoll aims to dismantle conventional religious stories, particularly those concerning God and hell, describing his own transformative moment when he rejected the idea of eternal punishment to embrace intellectual liberation, making this volume a search for truth through skepticism.