Ingersoll G. Robert 
( Last updated on 20 Aug 2010 23:25 )

Robert Ingersoll, born in 1833, was the son of a preacher. He served in the Civil War, and later became active in the Republican party. He was a master of political oratory, and one of his most frequent topics was his critical view of religion. Despite this, and despite the times, he still maintained a great level of popularity. Today, his views would place him squarely in the New Atheism movement (External link). 

I have learned a lot by reading his writings.  Those who are totally brainwashed by their Religion  will probably consider Robert Ingersoll a heretic or a blasphemer who should have been murdered by the Church before he had had time to write and speak.  He does make a lot of sense if one takes the time to read what he has to say in his writings.

His writings really make one wonder how anyone could now blindly follow any of the Revealed Religions.

His writings are well worth reading.  They will make you think unless your brain is dead.

See 

    "Crumbling Creeds" by Robert G. Ingersoll 
    
    "The Agnostic Christmas" by Robert G. Ingersoll