| Author |
Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899 |
| Title |
Hell: Warm Words on the Cheerful and Comforting Doctrine of Eternal Damnation
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Hell: Warm Words on the Cheerful and Comforting Doctrine of Eternal Damnation" by Col. Robert G. Ingersoll is a bold critique of religious doctrines regarding hell, written during the late 19th century. This work is a collection of lectures, reflecting the author's secular and humanist perspective, challenging traditional views on eternal damnation and the nature of God. Ingersoll, known as a passionate advocate for free thought, argues against the morality and justice of the orthodox Christian notions of hell. Ingersoll’s discourse examines the origins of the concept of hell, arguing that it arises from human fears and societal constructs rather than divine principles. He critiques various passages from the Bible that portray God as vengeful and unjust, asserting that such teachings have caused profound suffering and moral confusion throughout history. Instead of condemning people for their beliefs, Ingersoll advocates for a more compassionate understanding of humanity. He proposes that instead of focusing on the afterlife, we should strive to improve conditions in this life and reject the doctrine of eternal punishment, believing that goodness is rooted in action and empathy rather than fear of divine retribution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
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| Subject |
Christianity -- Controversial literature
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| Subject |
Hell
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| Subject |
Agnosticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37699 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 14, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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