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Today most Americans have never heard of Robert Green Ingersoll but
in the 19th century he was considered one of the greatest orators
of his age. Known as "the Great Agnostic", Ingersoll criticized
religion and championed progressive political causes with great
ferocity, wit and humor. Though his writings are controversial even
by today's standards his personal charm was so disarming that
people would travel miles for a chance to hear him speak. Susan
Jacoby, author of Freethinkers and the Age of American Unreason
joins us to talk about her new biography of Ingersoll and to
illuminate how his courage and integrity continues to inspire to
this day. Also on this episode: Unlike Ingersoll, Pope Francis
seems to have more charm than courage and the doubtcasters enjoy a
hearty "I told you so" moment thanks to a new study on the impact
of free will/ determinism belief on ones larger worldview.
in the 19th century he was considered one of the greatest orators
of his age. Known as "the Great Agnostic", Ingersoll criticized
religion and championed progressive political causes with great
ferocity, wit and humor. Though his writings are controversial even
by today's standards his personal charm was so disarming that
people would travel miles for a chance to hear him speak. Susan
Jacoby, author of Freethinkers and the Age of American Unreason
joins us to talk about her new biography of Ingersoll and to
illuminate how his courage and integrity continues to inspire to
this day. Also on this episode: Unlike Ingersoll, Pope Francis
seems to have more charm than courage and the doubtcasters enjoy a
hearty "I told you so" moment thanks to a new study on the impact
of free will/ determinism belief on ones larger worldview.
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