However, he uses the fragments to underline the contradiction between what is written in the Bible and how the percepts are applied in everyday life. Indeed, most of his lectures abound in quotes from The Old Testament, The Books of Prophets and The New Testament. Regarding colonel Ingersoll's belief in agnosticism, many of his opponents ironically observed that his solid knowledge of the Bible could make him an exceptional clergyman. Although the words are of consolation, the tone has accusative accents when even the smallest matter associated with religion comes in discussion. This one is the first of the series, the subjects discussed in them being, among others, hell, gods, ghosts and individuality.Īlso, the volume contains the eulogistic speech of the author at the grave of his brother and the discourse held at the grave of a child whose name is not revealed. Held on different occasions, such as public conferences, meetings on various themes or even funerals, the lectures were grouped and published in 12 volumes, together with other works of the author. The lectures of the well-known veteran of the Civil War and lawyer, colonel Robert Green Ingersoll, serve as pretext for the author to express his agnostic conceptions.
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