Ingersoll - The Gods (part 1)

This is a lecture delivered by Robert G. Ingersoll sometime in the late 1800's. This is the first of six videos, covering only about half of the lecture so far. I hope a few hardy individuals may stick with me through all of this and the next six or so. We shall see. Personally, I find Ingersoll fascinating. His language is 19th century and rather florid, but his wit and understanding shine.

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[Tatarize]

Nick Gisburne did an hour long reading that went fine. I think the fact that it only had the one image matters. Just sit there saying "the Gods"

Not sure why but the whole thing goes up. Though I can't find it on Gisburne's original page.

[Largo64]

@Tatarize Nick has a great voice. His reading was probably better than mine.

[rastarigate]

I found Ingersoll's works through another YouTuber, 3vid3nce. I have many different books from Ingersoll now, and from time to time, enjoy listening to your readings of "The Gods"

Largo, If you can suggest any other similar books, not by Ingersoll, I would very much appreciate a message from you.

Thank you for the great content.

[Largo64]

@rastarigate Try "Letters From The Earth" by Mark Twain.

[yesamasa]

The truth shall set you free...from what you ask? Religion my friend. A prison inside of our minds. Invisible bars welded together with bible verses and threats from the almighty. The almighty king James lol. And the other religions are just like this one. BS

[ragzy02]

I love Ingersoll, but this video was just too much to handle. As in too much of your monotone voice. You remind me of several teachers I had in college.I think too many people fall in love with hearing themselves talk, and not enought people fall in love with listening. I try to find a good balance. Anyways, thank you for your effort, but it was waaaay too long, no color, too dry, and if you want to reach today's generation, you're gonna have to approach things differently.

[alt061983]

Thanks for the video.I had never heard of ingersoll until you tube.

[porousorifice]

If only more people understood that the truth has no agenda, the world would be a better place.

peace

[2eelShmeal]

@jameshanley40 Key words here are "what little I listened to" .

How can you judge something you haven't even listened to? You show your bias right from the door. I think the reason you have your panties in a bunch is because you disagree with what you are hearing. If that's so, then attack the message not the messenger. Personally attacking Largo shows your maturity level or lack thereof.

When people resort to ad hominem attacks, it shows they are unable to refute the facts being presented.

[2eelShmeal]

Largo!! How ya been?!

Since you turned me on to RGI I have shared his works with many friends and they are as surprised as I was to find such a provocative speaker in the 19th century.

So I'm back for more... Thanks again Larry!