What's God Got to Do with It?: Robert Ingersoll on Free Thought, Honest Talk and the Separation of Church and State

An outspoken agnostic and advocate for civil rights, Robert Ingersoll was a prominent figure in the late 19th century, known for his lectures on "freethought." He championed the separation of church and state and fought for women's and African Americans' rights, drawing large audiences and earning admiration from notable figures like Mark Twain and Thomas A. Edison. Edison's praise highlighted Ingersoll's significant impact, as he even recorded Ingersoll's voice, reflecting his importance and the need for his ideas in contemporary society.