“The notion that faith in Christ is to be rewarded by an eternity of bliss, while a dependence upon reason, observation, and experience merits everlasting pain, is too absurd for refutation, and can be believed only by that unhappy mixture of insanity and ignorance, called faith.”
Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
Work
On The Gods and Other Essays
This book delves into various essays that examine the existence, characteristics, and significance of gods in different cultures and belief systems. It offers insights into philosophical and theological debates surrounding the divine, providing a comprehensive analysis of religious thought and its impact on human society. more
Author
Robert Green Ingersoll
Robert Green Ingersoll was a prominent lawyer, orator, and freethinker. Born on August 11, 1833, and died on July 21, 1899, he was one of the most celebrated orators in 19th-century America. Known for his criticism of religion and government, Ingersoll was a leading advocate for individual freedom. more
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