“I never will, I never can, worship a God who upholds the institution of slavery. Such a God I hate and defy.… — Robert G. Ingersoll Slavery Copy Share Image
“The doctrine of eternal punishment is in perfect harmony with the savagery of the men who made the orthodox creeds. It is… — Robert G. Ingersoll Church Copy Share Image
“But I will tell you what I say to my children: 'Go where you will; commit what crime you may; fall to… — Robert G. Ingersoll Children Copy Share Image
“I will not attack your doctrines nor your creeds if they accord liberty to me. If they hold thought to be dangerous… — Robert G. Ingersoll Doubt Copy Share Image
“Heresy is the eternal dawn, the morning star, the glittering herald of the day. Heresy is the last and best thought. It… — Robert G. Ingersoll Brain Copy Share Image
“When I think of how much this world has suffered; when I think of how long our fathers were slaves, of how… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“Call me infidel, call me atheist, call me what you will, I intend so to treat my children, that they can come… — Robert G. Ingersoll Atheist Copy Share Image
“Any doctrine that will not bear investigation is not a fit tenant for the mind of an honest man. Any doctrine that… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“Upon the shadowy shore of death the sea of trouble casts no wave. Eyes that have been curtained by the everlasting dark,… — Robert G. Ingersoll Atheism Copy Share Image
“In my judgment, the woman is the equal of the man. She has all the rights I have and one more, and… — Robert G. Ingersoll Doctrine Copy Share Image
“Belief is not subject to the will. Men think as they must. Children do not, and cannot, believe exactly as they were… — Robert G. Ingersoll Belief Copy Share Image
“So, I think that when we become civilized, great corporations will make provision for men who have given their lives to their… — Robert G. Ingersoll Corporations Copy Share Image
“Strike, with hand of fire, O weird musician, thy harp strung with Apollo's golden hair; fill the vast cathedral aisles with symphonies… — Robert G. Ingersoll Apollo Copy Share Image
“Suppose it should turn out that no such person as Christ ever lived. What harm would that do justice or mercy? Wouldn't… — Robert G. Ingersoll Compassion Copy Share Image
“Is it a small thing to quench the flames of hell with the holy tears of pity -- to unbind the martyr… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“I have heard them preach, when I sat in the pew and my feet did not touch the floor, about the final… — Robert G. Ingersoll Children Copy Share Image
“Can we believe that the real God, if there is one, ever ordered a man to be killed simply for making hair… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“Why should we place Christ at the top and summit of the human race? Was he kinder, more forgiving, more self-sacrificing than… — Robert G. Ingersoll Atheism Copy Share Image
“Not one word was said by Moses or Aaron as to the wickedness of depriving a human being of his liberty. Not… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“If the Pentateuch be true, religious persecution is a duty. The dungeons of the Inquisition were temples, and the clank of every… — Robert G. Ingersoll Angels Copy Share Image
“At present, a good many men engaged in scientific pursuits, and who have signally failed in gaining recognition among their fellows, are… — Robert G. Ingersoll Applause Copy Share Image
“The doctrine that future happiness depends upon belief is monstrous. It is the infamy of infamies. The notion that faith in Christ… — Robert G. Ingersoll Bible Copy Share Image
“I do not believe in the government of the lash, if any one of you ever expects to whip your children again,… — Robert G. Ingersoll Abuse Copy Share Image
“Jonathan Edwards, the dear old soul, who, if his doctrine is true, is now in heaven rubbing his holy hands with glee,… — Robert G. Ingersoll Africa Copy Share Image
“As a rule, theologians know nothing of this world, and far less of the next; but they have the power of stating… — Robert G. Ingersoll Absurd Copy Share Image
“It is contended by many that ours is a Christian government, founded upon the Bible, and that all who look upon the… — Robert G. Ingersoll Bible Copy Share Image
“One great objection to the Old Testament is the cruelty said to have been commanded by God. All these cruelties ceased with… — Robert G. Ingersoll Another world Copy Share Image
“I do not see how it is possible for a man to die worth fifty million of dollars, or ten million of… — Robert G. Ingersoll Avarice Copy Share Image
“We know that there are many animals on this continent not found in the Old World. These must have been carried from… — Robert G. Ingersoll Absurdity Copy Share Image
“When I speak of God, I mean that god who prevented man from putting forth his hand and taking also of the… — Robert G. Ingersoll Agony Copy Share Image
“I want to do what little I can to make my country truly free, to broaden the intellectual horizon of our people,… — Robert G. Ingersoll Belief Copy Share Image
“We have heard talk enough. We have listened to all the drowsy, idealess, vapid sermons that we wish to hear. We have… — Robert G. Ingersoll Bible Copy Share Image
“Every flower that gives its fragrance to the wandering air leaves its influence on the soul of man. The wheel and swoop… — Robert G. Ingersoll Art Copy Share Image
“What would have become of the people five hundred years ago if they had followed strictly the advice of the doctors? They… — Robert G. Ingersoll Church Copy Share Image
“I have made up my mind to say my say. I shall do it kindly, distinctly; but I am going to do… — Robert G. Ingersoll Agreement Copy Share Image
“Until every soul is freely permitted to investigate every book, and creed, and dogma for itself, the world cannot be free. Mankind… — Robert G. Ingersoll Amazing Copy Share Image
“The founder of a religion must be able to turn water into wine -- cure with a word the blind and lame,… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“Notwithstanding the fact that infidels in all ages have battled for the rights of man, and have at all times been the… — Robert G. Ingersoll Freedom Copy Share Image
“I used to read in books how our fathers persecuted mankind. But I never appreciated it. I did not really appreciate the… — Robert G. Ingersoll Books Copy Share Image
“Of course the theologians fought the facts found by the geologists, the scientists, and sought to sustain the sacred Scriptures. They mistook… — Robert G. Ingersoll Bible Copy Share Image
