The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 06 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Discussions

"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 06 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll presents a series of arguments questioning Christian beliefs during the late 1800s. This book uses reason and historical knowledge to dispute religious teachings. Ingersoll challenges the accepted rules of Christianity, like atonement and eternal punishment, by pointing out what he sees as unfairness in Bible stories; Ingersoll starts by noting a significant change in how people thought about religion, observing that more people were doubting the authority of religious organizations. He then presents the main ideas of Christianity and offers critical arguments, focusing on the inconsistencies found in the Bible, particularly those about right and wrong; and he disputes the idea that the Old Testament was divinely inspired, claiming that many parts of it display cruel and outdated customs.